Comparison

Short.io vs Switchy

On the evidence we track, Short.io leads this comparison with a composite score of 76/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Machine formatsJSONMarkdownGraphQLor send Accept: application/json
Short.io76
Switchy43
Score
Vioscale score
Short.io76 / 100medium · 61%
Switchy43 / 100low · 8%
Pricing
Free tier
Short.io
Switchy
Model
Short.iofreemium
Switchy
Price level
Short.iolow
Switchy
Starting price
Short.io$1
Switchy
Transparent
Short.io
Switchy
Integrations
Count
Short.io1,000
Switchy7
Security
Gdpr
Short.io
Switchy
Iso27001
Short.io
Switchy
Soc2
Short.io
Switchy
Reliability
Sla pct
Short.io99.9
Switchy
Market
Availability
Switchy

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for url shorteners. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Deployment model
Short.io-
SwitchyCloud managed saas
Custom vanity domain hosting
Short.io-
Switchy-
Utm parameter automation builder
Short.io-
Switchy-
Mobile deep linking app support
Short.io-
Switchy-
Geo and device based conditional routing
Short.io-
Switchy-
Click analytics and referrer tracking
Short.io-
Switchy
Link retargeting pixel injection
Short.io-
Switchy
Custom slug editing
Short.io-
Switchy
Bulk CSV link generation
Short.io-
Switchy-
SMS marketing API integrations
Short.io-
Switchy-
SOC2 type ii
Short.io-
Switchy-
ISO 27001
Short.io-
Switchy-
Pricing model
Short.io-
Switchy-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Short.io

Leader

A URL shortening service that lets you create branded links using custom domains, monitor click activity in real-time with detailed analytics, and work with team members through permission controls and shared dashboards.

Independently observed

Switchy

A platform for customizing how links appear when shared on social networks and measuring their performance through click tracking, audience analytics, and retargeting pixel integration across major advertising networks.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Short.io

Leader
from $1/moSubscriptionFree tier7-day trial

Free plan. Paid plans from $1–$35/mo. 17% discount for annual billing. 7-day free trial on paid plans.

  • FreeFree
    • Link automation
    • Custom domains
    • Click analytics
    • QR codes
    • API access
    • +6 more
  • Starter$1/mo
  • Pro$14/mo
  • Large$35/mo
    • City/region targeting
    • End-to-end encryption
    • 99.9% SLA
    • S3 data export
    • AI-powered analytics
  • Enterprise$100/mo for SSO
    • Single sign-on (SSO)
as of verify ↗

Switchy

Pricing not documented yet.

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Short.io
Switchy
iOS
Short.io
Switchy
Android
Short.io
Switchy
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Short.io
Switchy

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (1)
  • Facebook

Short.io

Leader
17 total - 16 not shared
  • Zapier
  • Make
  • Segment
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Meta Pixel
  • AdRoll
  • Slack
  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • Twitter
  • Amplitude
  • Intercom
  • Google Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
Independently observed

Switchy

7 total - 6 not shared
  • Instagram
  • X
  • LinkedIn
  • Google Ads
  • Quora
  • Pinterest
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.