Branded Links Without the
Custom Domain Hassle.
Rebrandly requires you to buy and configure a custom domain before you can create a single branded link. URLyte gives you urlyte.com/yourbrand/link instantly — no domain, no DNS, no waiting. Starting at $5/month.
Rebrandly Starter
$29/mo
Requires purchasing a custom domain (~$15/yr) before you can use any branded links. Analytics limited on lower tiers.
URLyte Pro
$5/mo
Branded namespace links ready in seconds. Full analytics, QR codes, malicious URL detection. No domain needed.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | URLyte | Rebrandly |
|---|---|---|
| Branded short links | ||
| Custom domain required | ||
| Namespace/prefix organisation | Limited | |
| Click analytics | Paid only | |
| QR code generation | Paid only | |
| Geographic analytics | Paid only | |
| Device breakdown | Paid only | |
| Malicious URL detection | ||
| Free plan | Very limited | |
| Pro plan pricing | $5/mo | $29/mo |
The Main Differences
No custom domain required
Rebrandly's entire model is built around custom domains. You have to buy a domain, point DNS records, wait for propagation, and then configure it inside Rebrandly. URLyte's namespace system skips all of this —urlyte.com/yourbrand/linkis live the moment you create it.
Organised link management with namespaces
URLyte namespaces let you group all links for a brand, campaign, or client under a single prefix.urlyte.com/nike/summer24,urlyte.com/nike/careers,urlyte.com/nike/pr. Compare analytics across all links in a namespace side by side.
Automatic malicious URL detection
Every link created on URLyte is checked against Google Safe Browsing automatically. Phishing links and malware are suspended within seconds. This protects your brand and the people clicking your links — a feature Rebrandly doesn't offer on standard plans.
Who Switches from Rebrandly to URLyte
Agencies managing multiple clients
Create one namespace per client — urlyte.com/client-a/, urlyte.com/client-b/. All organised, all tracked separately.
Marketers without a dev team
No DNS configuration, no domain renewals, no technical setup. Branded links in 60 seconds, not 60 minutes.
Budget-conscious teams
URLyte Pro at $5/mo vs Rebrandly at $29/mo. Identical features for most use cases. $288/year saved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does URLyte require a custom domain like Rebrandly?
No. URLyte's namespace system gives you branded links like urlyte.com/yourbrand/link without purchasing or configuring a custom domain. Rebrandly's entire model requires you to buy a domain first.
How much cheaper is URLyte than Rebrandly?
URLyte Pro is $5/month. Rebrandly Starter is $29/month, plus the cost of a custom domain (~$15/year). Most users save over $288/year by switching to URLyte.
Can agencies manage multiple clients in URLyte?
Yes. Create one namespace per client — urlyte.com/client-a/, urlyte.com/client-b/. Each namespace has its own links and analytics, all manageable under one URLyte account.
Does URLyte offer malicious URL detection?
Yes. Every link created on URLyte is automatically scanned against Google Safe Browsing. Phishing and malware links are suspended within seconds. Rebrandly does not offer this on standard plans.
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