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Comparison

ClickDash vs Short.io

Branded short links with a generous free tier.

ClickDash Professional
$10/mo
billed yearly
vs
Short.io Personal
$20/mo
billed yearly

Short.io has a strong free plan and competitive paid tiers, especially around custom branded domains. ClickDash matches it on most features but undercuts on price.

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureClickDashShort.io
Free tier500 links/mo1,000 clicks/mo
Starting paid plan$5/mo$20/mo
Custom domain on free tier
File sharing with short links
QR codes
UTM builder
Real-time click analytics
Password-protected links
Link expiry
Multi-domain support

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

Why teams switch to ClickDash

A quarter of the paid-tier price

Short.io Personal is $20/mo billed yearly; ClickDash Hobby is $5/mo and Professional is $10/mo. Both unlock custom domains, branded short URLs, and analytics.

File sharing with the same short link

Short.io is link-only. ClickDash adds file sharing — you can host a PDF or ZIP under the same branded domain you use for short links, with view and download analytics.

Predictable per-link pricing

Short.io meters by clicks (1,000/mo on free, then upgrade). ClickDash meters by links/files created. If you have a few links that get a lot of clicks, ClickDash is more predictable.

Where Short.io still has the edge

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

Custom domain on the free tier

Short.io includes one custom branded domain on the free plan. ClickDash requires a paid plan for custom domains.

Established multi-domain workflows

Short.io has been doing branded domains since 2017 and the multi-domain UX is polished.

Migrate from Short.io in 3 steps

  1. 01

    Export your Short.io links

    In Short.io: domain → Links → Export CSV.

  2. 02

    Import to ClickDash

    In ClickDash → Links → Import CSV. Map slug and destination columns.

  3. 03

    Move your branded domain

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

FAQ

Switching from Short.io to ClickDash

Common questions about migrating from Short.io.

01Does ClickDash meter on clicks or on links?
On links/files created per month, not clicks. Clicks are unlimited on every paid plan.
02Can I import my Short.io links?
Yes. CSV import preserves slugs and destinations.
03Will my Short.io custom domain still work after I switch?
Both can't use the same domain at once. Update DNS to ClickDash and remove the domain from Short.io to switch over.
04Is ClickDash faster than Short.io?
Both serve from CDNs and resolve in under 100ms in most regions. Real-world differences are negligible.
05Can I use multiple custom domains?
Yes — ClickDash Professional supports 3 custom domains, Growth supports 10.
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