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ClickDash vs Dub.co

Modern, dev-focused link shortener with a strong free tier.

ClickDash Hobby
$5/mo
billed yearly
vs
Dub.co Pro
$24/mo
billed yearly

Dub.co is the new wave: open-source-friendly, beautifully designed, and aimed squarely at developers and modern marketing teams. The free tier is generous, but paid plans jump quickly once you grow.

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureClickDashDub.co
Free tier500 links/mo25 links/mo
Starting paid plan$5/mo$24/mo
Custom domain on free tier
File sharing with short links
QR codes
UTM builder
Real-time click analytics
Password-protected links
Open-source codebase
API and webhooks

Pricing last verified 2026-04-23. Plan details may have changed since — check dub.co for the latest.

Why teams switch to ClickDash

About a fifth of the paid-tier price

Dub.co Pro is $24/mo billed yearly. ClickDash Hobby is $5/mo and Professional is $10/mo. If your free-tier usage outgrows Dub but you do not need an enterprise plan, the jump from free to paid is much gentler with ClickDash.

File sharing comes with the same dashboard

Dub.co is purely a link tool — files need a separate host. ClickDash bundles file sharing with the same short-link primitives, which is useful if you share PDFs, ZIPs, or assets alongside your tracked URLs.

Simpler tier ladder

Dub has Free → Pro → Business → Advanced → Enterprise, with sharp price jumps between each. ClickDash is Free → Hobby → Professional → Growth → Enterprise, with prices roughly doubling between adjacent tiers — easier to predict your next bill.

Where Dub.co still has the edge

Honest call-outs — pick the tool that fits your priorities, not the one with the loudest pitch.

Open-source and self-hostable

Dub.co is fully open source. If you need to self-host or audit the codebase, Dub is the obvious pick. ClickDash is a closed-source SaaS.

Custom domain on the free tier

Dub gives you a custom domain on the free plan; ClickDash requires a paid plan for branded domains.

Polished developer ergonomics

Dub has a strong API, SDKs, and a polished dashboard. ClickDash has an API too, but Dub is the dev-tools darling for a reason.

Migrate from Dub.co in 3 steps

  1. 01

    Export your Dub links

    In Dub: workspace → Links → Export CSV. Includes slugs, destinations, and tags.

  2. 02

    Import to ClickDash

    In ClickDash dashboard: Links → Import CSV. Map columns, confirm.

  3. 03

    Switch your custom domain

    Add the domain in ClickDash, update your CNAME, and verify. SSL is automatic.

FAQ

Switching from Dub.co to ClickDash

Common questions about migrating from Dub.co.

01Is ClickDash open source like Dub.co?
No — ClickDash is a closed-source SaaS. If open source is a hard requirement, Dub.co is the right choice.
02Can I import Dub.co links into ClickDash?
Yes. Export from Dub as CSV, import via ClickDash → Links → Import. Slugs, destinations, and tags transfer over.
03Does ClickDash have an API like Dub.co?
Yes — ClickDash has a REST API for creating, listing, and deleting links. The surface is smaller than Dub's but covers the most common automations.
04Can I use my Dub.co custom domain on ClickDash?
Yes. Update your DNS CNAME to point at ClickDash and verify in the dashboard. Old Dub short URLs keep working until you remove the domain from Dub.
05Why would I switch from Dub.co to ClickDash?
Mainly: lower paid-tier pricing, file sharing built in, and a simpler tier ladder. Stay on Dub if open source or developer ergonomics matter most.
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