Branded short links for a fraction of Bitly's price.
Custom domains, click analytics, link editing — from $9/month. Built for small businesses, freelance marketers, and newsletter operators who don't need a $29 starting plan.
EU-based, GDPR-native
Data stored in Europe
Real founder, not a corp
Email me, I reply
Caddy + on-demand TLS
Custom domains live in <1 min
Simple, transparent pricing
Everything you need to succeed
Your brand on every link
Use your own domain — go.yourbrand.com/sale instead of bit.ly/3xR9pK. Builds recognition, looks professional, costs $9/mo on Starter.
Know which clicks convert
Track clicks by device, browser, country, and referrer. Filter by date range. Pro+ includes geographic data and CSV export.
Reliable redirects
Caddy + on-demand TLS keeps custom domains live in under a minute. Redirects served from middleware in single-digit milliseconds via Supabase.
Memorable URLs you choose
Pick the slug yourself — /sale, /issue47, /podcast. Starter+ feature. Random codes on Free.
Bridge offline to online
Generate a QR code for any short link. Print it on flyers, business cards, packaging. Pro+ feature.
Your data, your spreadsheet
Export click analytics to CSV. Slice it in your spreadsheet, BI tool, or pipeline. Pro+ feature.
Built by a real person.
Glu.Onl is built and maintained by Theo at IndieGoWeb Ltd — a UK-registered company operated from Greece. No VC, no growth team, no sales pipeline. If something breaks, you email me and I fix it.
Glu.Onl vs Bitly at a glance
The 3 differences that matter most. See the full comparison →
| Feature | Bitly | Glu.Onl |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 5 links/mo, no custom domain | 5 links forever, default domain |
| Cheapest plan with custom domain | $29/mo annual (Growth) | $9/mo (Starter) |
| Custom slugs on cheapest custom-domain plan | Growth tier features | Yes — included in Starter |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the link limits for each plan?
Free plan allows 5 links, Starter plan allows 25 links, Pro plan allows 100 links, and Business plan allows up to 10,000 links. You can upgrade anytime to increase your limits.
How do custom domains work and what are the limits?
Free plan doesn't support custom domains. Starter plan allows 1 custom domain. Pro and Business plans allow unlimited custom domains. You'll need to verify domain ownership via DNS records.
What's the difference between basic and advanced analytics?
Basic analytics (Free/Starter) show click counts and referrer data. Advanced analytics (Pro/Business) add device types, browsers, and country data. Real-time auto-refresh, session tracking, and multi-facet filtering are Business-only.
Can I edit my links after creating them?
Link editing is available for Starter, Pro, and Business plans. Free plan users cannot edit links after creation. You can modify the destination URL, custom slug, and other link properties.
What is session tracking and when is it available?
Session tracking allows you to see how users interact with your links over time, including return visits and user journeys. This feature is only available on the Business plan and helps you understand user behavior patterns.
How do QR codes work and which plans include them?
QR code generation is available for Pro and Business plans. You can generate QR codes for any of your short links, perfect for offline marketing materials, business cards, and print campaigns.
What is multi-facet filtering in analytics?
Multi-facet filtering (Business plan only) allows you to filter analytics data by multiple criteria simultaneously: date ranges, device types, browsers, countries, referrers, and bot traffic. This helps you analyze specific segments of your traffic.
Can I export my analytics data?
CSV export is available for Pro and Business plans. You can export your analytics data for further analysis in spreadsheet applications or business intelligence tools.
How does real-time analytics work?
Real-time analytics (Business plan only) automatically refreshes your analytics data every 5-10 seconds, showing live click data with visual indicators. You can toggle this feature on/off and see when data was last updated.
What authentication methods do you support?
We support email magic link authentication and Google OAuth. Simply enter your email to receive a secure login link, or sign in with your Google account for quick access.
Can I use custom slugs for my links?
Custom slugs are available for Starter, Pro, and Business plans. Free plan users get randomly generated short codes. Custom slugs help create memorable, branded links like yourbrand.com/sale or yourbrand.com/product.
What happens if I exceed my plan limits?
If you reach your link or domain limits, you'll need to upgrade your plan to create more. Your existing links will continue to work normally. We'll notify you when you're approaching your limits.