What is the difference between the regular and extended licenses?

The extended license allows you to charge your customers for using your service, while with the regular license this is not permitted. Freelancers can create the end product for one client to distribute free to its end users and charge the client to produce the single end product.

Do you provide a hosting plan?

Yes. The hosted plan is a worry-free hosting plan optimized for Premium URL Shortener. GemPixel manages setup, maintenance, updates, and scaling. A valid license must be purchased separately.

Do you provide installation service?

Yes. After purchase, GemPixel can install the product for you. cPanel installation is free; VPS installation typically ranges from $60 to $120 depending on requirements.

What are the server requirements?

Premium URL Shortener works on most shared hosting. Requirements include PHP 8.2 or newer, PDO-MySQL, cURL, and Mod Rewrite.

How does Premium URL Shortener compare to Bitly?

Bitly is subscription SaaS with plan-based limits on links, domains, and analytics. Premium URL Shortener is a one-time self-hosted purchase with unlimited links, domains, analytics, QR codes, link-in-bio pages, and API access, plus full data and branding ownership.

How does Premium URL Shortener compare to Linktree?

Linktree is a monthly link-in-bio subscription with tiered limits on domains, analytics, and API access. Premium URL Shortener includes unlimited bio pages plus short links, QR codes, and analytics in one self-hosted install with a single one-time payment.

How does Premium URL Shortener compare to Rebrandly?

Rebrandly gates branded links, domains, analytics, and API access by subscription tier. Premium URL Shortener offers unlimited branded short links, domains, QR codes, bio pages, and analytics on your own server, with optional SaaS billing to charge your customers.

How does Premium URL Shortener compare to Dub.co?

Dub.co is cloud SaaS with plan-based domains, teams, and API usage. Premium URL Shortener is self-hosted with a REST API, analytics, branded links, plus link-in-bio pages, QR codes, and subscription billing in one product — one-time payment and full data ownership.

SELF-HOSTED · ONE-TIME LICENSE

The only link shortener you'll ever need

A self-hosted link shortener with branded URLs, link-in-bio pages, dynamic QR codes, AI Copilot, and real-time analytics - one-time license, no monthly fees.

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Everything in one link platform

Short links, bio pages, QR codes, and AI Copilot - with analytics and branded domains on your own stack.

Link Shortener

Turn long URLs into branded short links. Track clicks, devices, and geo in real time.

Link-in Bio

Beautiful bio pages with themes, custom domains, and per-link analytics you fully own.

QR Codes

Dynamic QR codes tied to your short links. Update destinations without reprinting.

Shorten my launch URL and suggest a slug

gemp.me/launch Best

gemp.me/summer26 Alt

gemp.me/sale Alt

AI Copilot

Generate slugs, draft bio pages, and turn click stats into actions from a prompt.

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Built for growth, security, and scale

Analytics, domains, targeting, billing, and developer tools - in one install you own.

Analytics & redirects

Real-time clicks, geo heatmaps, device breakdown, and referrer reports - ready to resell as premium tiers.

Branded custom domains

Connect your domains for short links and bio pages - fully white-labeled.

gemp.me/sale

EU visitors /eu-offer
US visitors /us-offer
Mobile /app

Smart link targeting

Route by geo, device, language, or schedule from one short URL.

SaaS billing engine

Sell subscriptions with multi-provider billing - monthly, yearly, or lifetime.

Growth team 3 members

Team members

AM JK SL

Channels

Social - Email

Campaigns

Q2 launch

Teams & campaigns

Invite teammates, organize by channel, and share access with roles.

REST API & webhooks

Bearer auth, predictable JSON, webhooks, and rate limits - integrate deeply or resell on higher tiers.

Payment modules

10+ gateways - card, wallet, bank, and crypto - ready to monetize your platform.

Integrations

Analytics, ads, automation, and CMS - track pixels and embed short links everywhere.

Link-in-bio you fully control

One page for every link. 36+ widgets, your brand, your rules.

36+ ways to stand out

Links, video, music, forms, embeds - stack widgets until the page feels unmistakably yours.

The right link, every visitor

Gate by country, language, or audience. Require a signup, hide sensitive links - no code required.

Build as fast as you think

Drag, drop, rearrange. Preview live, publish in one click - update anytime.

Your brand. Your colors.

Presets or from scratch - fonts, buttons, backgrounds, and exact hex values.

CSS when you need it

Fine-tune spacing, animations, and layout beyond the builder - pixel-perfect without forking.

Keep exclusives exclusive

Password-protect any page for drops, press kits, and VIP lists.

Found before they click

Custom meta titles and descriptions so your page reads well in search and social.

Track every visit

Meta, GA4, TikTok, LinkedIn - measure what lands and what converts from one bio link.

QR codes that work for you

Dynamic codes, live updates, and scan analytics - from one flexible platform.

Format library 14+ types

URL vCard WiFi Email +10 more formats

One platform.
Every QR format.

Static Dynamic

Static payload Locked

Format URL redirect

Embedded data https://gemp.me/launch

Data is baked in and cannot change after print

Set it once.
Scan forever.

Static Dynamic

Live routing Live

Destination URL gemp.me/x7k

Scans (7 days) 1,284

0 scans today

Print once.
Track every scan.

Brand styling Frame - Logo - Colors

Shape

Frame

Upload logo

Choose image

Colors

Your brand.
Your QR code.

Pricing plans

One-time payment. Unlimited links, lifetime updates, and full control — no recurring platform fees.

Regular

Use Premium URL Shortener for your business

$45

one-time payment

Unlimited links
Unlimited link-in-bio
Unlimited QR code generation
Unlimited analytics
Unlimited custom domains
Subscription as a service
Premium support
Unlimited updates

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Charge your customers for using your service

Customer testimonials

What our customers say — 9,000+ businesses already made the switch.

Sophie Martin

Junior Developer

The API integration was smooth and the documentation is excellent. We've built our entire affiliate program around this platform. Highly recommend for any SaaS business.

Brandon Davis

Operations Coordinator

Enterprise features are robust and the security is top-notch. We've integrated it across all our departments. The team collaboration features are a huge plus.

Camille Bernard

SEO Analyst

The link expiration and password protection features are exactly what we needed for our client campaigns. The detailed analytics help us optimize our SEO strategies.

Jean Lefebvre

Customer Success Associate

We've tried multiple URL shorteners, but this one stands out. The performance is excellent, uptime is perfect, and the customer support is responsive. Worth every penny!

Jennifer Mitchell

Marketing Coordinator

This URL shortener has completely transformed our marketing campaigns. The analytics are incredibly detailed and the custom domains feature is a game-changer. Our click-through rates have increased by 40%!

Marcus Johnson

E-commerce Associate

The coupon and voucher system integration is brilliant. We've seen a 25% increase in sales since implementing it. The dashboard is intuitive and the reporting features are comprehensive.

Ashley Williams

Product Associate

The white-label options are fantastic. Our customers think we built this ourselves! The subscription plans feature has become a major revenue stream for us.

Amina Boukhari

Digital Marketing Specialist

The geo-targeting feature has been incredible for our international campaigns. We can now customize content based on location, which has doubled our conversion rates.

Raj Patel

Marketing Associate

This platform has become essential to our marketing stack. The integration with our CRM and email marketing tools is seamless. ROI has been exceptional.

Frequently Asked Questions

Licensing, hosting, and how we compare to popular link platforms

The extended license allows you to charge your customers for using your service, while with the regular license this is not permitted. If you're a freelancer, you can create the end product for one client to distribute free to its end users. You can charge your client to produce the single end product. For more information, please check out our licenses page.

Yes! Our hosted plan is a worry-free hosting plan that we optimize for our script. We manage everything for you — from setup to maintenance. We update your installation before anyone else so you always have the latest version. As your website grows, we scale your instance so you avoid downtime. Please note that a valid license must be purchased separately; the hosted plan does not include any licenses.

We certainly do. Following purchase, you can contact us and we will install the product for you. The price of the installation will depend on the server type. If you are using cPanel, the installation is free of charge; however, if you are using a VPS, the cost will depend on what is needed (ranges from $60–120).

Premium URL Shortener is designed to work on 99% of shared hosting. However, there might be some cases where some modules are not available on some servers, so here is an overview of important requirements. For more information about hosts, please check out our hosting page.

PHP 8.2 or newer
PDO-MySQL module
cURL module
Mod Rewrite module

Bitly is a subscription SaaS (from roughly $348/year) with link, domain, and analytics limits tied to your plan. Premium URL Shortener is a one-time purchase from $45 that you self-host — unlimited short links, custom domains, analytics, QR codes, link-in-bio pages, and API access included, with no third-party branding on your links. You own the software, your data, and your infrastructure instead of renting a vendor platform. See our full Premium URL Shortener vs Bitly comparison.

Linktree focuses on link-in-bio pages behind a monthly subscription, with custom domains, deeper analytics, and API access on higher tiers. Premium URL Shortener includes unlimited link-in-bio pages plus a full shortener, QR generator, and analytics stack in one self-hosted install — white-labeled on your domain with a single one-time payment. You are not limited to bio pages or per-plan link caps. Read the detailed Premium URL Shortener vs Linktree breakdown.

Rebrandly is a branded-link SaaS where custom domains, link volume, analytics depth, and API access scale with subscription tiers. Premium URL Shortener gives you the same branded short-link workflow on your own server — unlimited domains, links, QR codes, bio pages, and analytics from day one, with optional SaaS billing so you can charge your own customers. One upfront license replaces recurring per-seat platform fees. See Premium URL Shortener vs Rebrandly for a feature-by-feature comparison.

Dub.co is a modern, developer-friendly link platform sold as cloud SaaS — custom domains, team workspaces, and API usage typically depend on your monthly plan. Premium URL Shortener ships with a REST API, real-time analytics, and branded short links on infrastructure you control, and adds link-in-bio pages, QR codes, and built-in subscription billing that Dub.co does not bundle in one product. Pay once, host on your stack, and keep full ownership of click data and customer relationships without per-link or per-seat platform fees.