Updated April 2026

Brevly vs Short.io
Which Should You Use?

Short.io is the stronger choice for teams managing links across multiple branded domains. Brevly is the better pick if secure, password-protected or expiring links are part of your workflow.

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Brevly

Secure link sharing with password protection, expiry, and link-in-bio.

Password-protected links
Link expiry dates
Link-in-bio pages
Cheaper paid plans ($12/mo)
14-day free trial
Multi-domain management

Short.io

Team-focused link management with multi-domain support.

Multiple domains on all plans
Team collaboration
API on all plans
Password-protected links
Link expiry dates
Link-in-bio pages

Feature comparison

Feature	Short.io	Brevly
Free plan	1 domain, 1,000 clicks/month✓	5 links/month
Paid plan starts at	$19/month	$12/month✓
Password-protected links	Not available	$29/month (Secure)✓
Link expiry dates	Not available	All paid plans✓
Multiple custom domains	All plans✓	Single domain (Secure)
Team collaboration	Yes✓	Limited
Real-time analytics	Yes	Pro and above
QR code generation	Paid plans	Paid plans
Link-in-bio pages	Not available	All plans✓
API access	All plans✓	Pro and above
Free trial	No	14 days✓

When to choose each

Choose Brevly if:

You share sensitive content behind password-protected links
You need links to expire automatically after a date
You want a link-in-bio page for social media
You're a freelancer or creator (not a multi-domain team)
You want a 14-day trial before committing

Choose Short.io if:

Your team manages links across multiple branded domains
You need team collaboration with role-based access
API access on the free tier is a requirement
Multi-domain routing is central to your workflow

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Brevly vs Short.ioWhich Should You Use?