a bitly alternative that
retargets every click
Bitly shortens the link. c3.lt shortens it and drops your Meta, Google Ads, or TikTok pixel on the redirect — so every click becomes a retargetable audience. Plus conversion goals, A/B testing, geo routing, QR codes, and per-link analytics, on a free plan.
what c3.lt adds on top.
Everything a short link should do once you are actually running campaigns.
retargeting pixels
Drop Meta, Google Ads, and TikTok pixels on any link. Anyone who clicks enters your retargeting audience — even when you do not own the destination.
conversion goals
Define a goal, drop a 1×1 pixel on your thank-you page, and read conversion rate per link. Know which channel actually paid, not just which got clicks.
a/b destination testing
Split one link across multiple destinations, weighted-random per click. Ship the variant that wins instead of guessing.
geo + device routing
Send iOS to the App Store, Android to Play, the EU to a localized page — all from one link, resolved at the edge in under 50ms.
per-link analytics
Clicks by country, device, browser, and referrer, per link, with sparklines. Up to 365-day retention on paid plans.
ai harm screening
Every URL is classified by Cloudflare Workers AI at create time. Phishing, malware, and spam are rejected before they can touch your domain reputation.
c3.lt vs a basic short link.
Comparison reflects publicly listed features as of June 2026. Plans change — verify current details with each provider.
questions.
Is c3.lt a real Bitly alternative?
Yes. c3.lt does branded short links, custom slugs, QR codes, and click analytics like Bitly — then adds retargeting pixels, conversion goals, A/B testing, and geo/device routing on top, with a usable free plan.
Can I put a Meta or TikTok pixel on a short link?
Yes. On Pro you can attach Meta, Google Ads, and TikTok pixels to any link. Every visitor who clicks is added to your retargeting audience before being redirected to the destination — even a destination you do not own.
Do I need pixels on the destination page?
No. The pixel fires on the c3.lt redirect itself, so you can retarget clicks on links that point to App Store pages, partner sites, PDFs, or anywhere you cannot install your own tag.
How fast are the redirects?
p50 is about 14ms globally. Links are edge-routed across 300+ Cloudflare locations and served from KV cache on the hot path. We always use 302 (not 301) so a link stays editable forever.
Is there a free plan?
Yes — free forever, no credit card. You get short links with custom slugs, a bio page, QR codes, and basic analytics. Retargeting pixels and conversion goals unlock on Pro.
switch your next campaign link.
Free forever to start. Add retargeting pixels and conversion goals on Pro when you are ready to grow an audience.