branded links.
actually free
c3.lt/your-launch beats a string of random characters — and it shouldn't cost anything. Custom slugs, QR codes, a bio page, and real analytics on a free plan that is a plan, not a countdown.
what free includes.
custom slugs, free
c3.lt/your-thing instead of c3.lt/x9k2qz — on the free plan, not behind a paywall. Reserved-word and uniqueness checks included.
10 links + a bio page
Enough for a side project or a launch: ten short links, a themed link-in-bio page, and QR codes.
real analytics
Clicks by country, device, browser, and referrer — the basics you actually check, free.
ai harm screening
Every URL on the platform is AI-classified at create time. Spam and phishing get rejected, which keeps the c3.lt domain trusted — and your links with it.
edge-fast redirects
~14ms p50 across 300+ Cloudflare locations. Free links are not second-class citizens.
no credit card, no trial clock
Free is a plan, not a 14-day countdown. Upgrade only if you outgrow it.
the slug is the pitch.
c3.lt/pricing-guide tells people where they are going; random characters do not. Recognizable slugs consistently out-click opaque ones.
Short domains live or die by their reputation. AI screening + abuse review keeps c3.lt clean, so your links do not inherit anyone else's spam.
302 redirects mean you can fix a typo'd destination or move a page later. The slug you shared keeps working.
questions.
Are branded short links really free on c3.lt?
Yes. The free plan includes 10 short links with custom slugs (c3.lt/your-name), a bio page, QR codes, and basic click analytics — no credit card, no trial period.
What is the catch?
The free plan is capped at 10 short links and shorter analytics retention. Paid plans add volume and the campaign features: routing, pixels, conversion goals, password gates, expiring links, A/B testing.
Can I use my own domain?
Custom domains are on the roadmap for Business. Meanwhile you brand the slug (c3.lt/your-brand) — or own a premium 2–4 character name like c3.lt/go outright.
Why does the branding matter?
A descriptive slug tells people where a link leads before they click, which raises click-through and looks intentional in print, bios, and decks. Random-character links read as untrustworthy.
What happens if I outgrow the free plan?
Upgrade to Pro ($29/mo) for unlimited links plus routing, pixels, goals, and passwords — or Business ($39/mo) for A/B testing, webhooks, and the REST API. Your existing links never break either way.
your slug is probably still free.
Ten branded links, a bio page, QR codes, analytics. No card.