Show HN: Flyn, a link shortener that counts bots separately from humans

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Flyn | The #1 Bitly Alternative for Modern Teams<br>Lifetime Deal, Get Flyn for just LTD, $249 (one-time payment)Grab Deal

The #1 Bitly alternative for growth teams

Smarter links, better results.<br>Branded short links, real-time analytics, QR codes, team workspaces, and deep click insights. Built for teams that care about results.<br>Enter URL to shortenShorten No credit card required · Free for up to 25 links/month

Shorten & track links for everywhere you share

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0ms<br>Median API response

0.9%<br>Uptime SLA

0%<br>Cheaper than Bitly

0+<br>Countries supported

Features<br>Everything Bitly should have been<br>A link management platform with the tools marketing teams actually need.

Branded Domains<br>Use your own domain for every link. Custom domains build trust and boost CTR by up to 34%.

go.yourco.com/launch

https://example.com/really/long/url/that/nobody/remembers

Deep Analytics<br>Real-time geo, device, browser, and referrer breakdowns for every link.

Dynamic QR Codes<br>Branded QR codes for any URL. Update destinations without reprinting.

Link Security<br>Password protection, expiry dates, bot filtering, and GDPR compliance.

Password protected

Expires in 7 days

Bot filtering on

Smart Routing<br>Redirect by device or location. One link, every platform.<br>iOS<br>Desktop<br>EU

app.co/ios<br>app.co/web<br>app.co/eu

A/B Testing<br>Split traffic between two URLs. Find the highest-converting landing page automatically.<br>A, 50%<br>/landing-v1

B, 50%<br>/landing-v2

Split traffic automatically between variants

Deep Links<br>Open links directly in native apps, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and 16+ platforms. Better UX, higher engagement.<br>Mobile tap detected<br>Opening YouTube app...

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Retargeting Pixels<br>Attach Meta, Google, TikTok, and 10 more ad pixels to any link. Build remarketing audiences from links you share anywhere.<br>Click detected, firing pixels

Visitor added to your ad audiences

MetaGoogleTikTokLinkedInPinterestReddit

Chrome Extension<br>Shorten any page in one click from your browser. No tab switching needed.<br>Flyn Extension<br>docs.google.com/d/1a2b3...<br>www.flyn.to/my-doc<br>Copied to clipboard

Team Workspaces<br>Invite your team with role-based access. Shared links, domains, and analytics, $4/seat.<br>Team Members<br>Sarah K.<br>Owner<br>Mike L.<br>Admin<br>Alex R.<br>Member

Developer API<br>TypeScript SDK with webhooks. 50ms median response time.<br>const link = await flyn.links.create({<br>url: "yourapp.com",<br>slug: "launch"<br>})

How it works<br>Three steps to smarter links<br>Get started in under 60 seconds. No credit card required.

Step 01<br>Paste your URL<br>Drop any long URL into the shortener. Flyn auto-detects the title, favicon, and Open Graph metadata so your link looks great when shared.

Step 02<br>Customize everything<br>Pick a custom slug, connect your branded domain, add UTM tags, set up geo routing, or protect with a password. Make it yours.

Step 03<br>Share & track<br>Share your short link anywhere. Watch clicks roll in with real-time analytics, device, location, referrer, and more. All from one dashboard.

Try it now, it's free

Use Cases<br>Built for every team<br>From solo creators to enterprise teams, Flyn adapts to how you work.

Marketing Teams<br>Track every campaign link. See which channels drive clicks, conversions, and revenue, all in one dashboard.

Developers<br>RESTful API, TypeScript SDK, webhooks. Automate link creation in your CI/CD pipeline or app.

E-Commerce<br>Branded links for every product. Track which social post or email drove that sale with click analytics and geo breakdowns.

Healthcare<br>GDPR-compliant links with password protection and auto-expiry. Share patient resources securely.

Agencies<br>Manage multiple branded domains for multiple clients. One dashboard, unlimited possibilities.

Education<br>Dynamic QR codes on handouts and slides. Update the destination anytime without reprinting.

Testimonials<br>Loved by teams across industries<br>From startups to universities, hear what our users have to say.

“Flyn does everything I need and more, and does it simply. It has been a total game changer for my Pinterest workflow. I can pin image sets that keep my boards beautiful and my Tailwind calendar organized.”<br>Veronica S.<br>Pinterest creator, Seamless Patterns by Posh

“I switched from Bitly and saved over $200/year. The analytics dashboard alone is worth it, I can finally see which links actually drive revenue.”<br>Marco R.<br>Founder & CEO, Veltrix Labs

“We use Flyn for every patient resource link. The password protection and expiry features help us stay HIPAA-conscious without extra tools.”<br>Dr. Emily Chen<br>Healthcare Admin, Pacific Medical Group

“Our dev team integrated Flyn in a single afternoon. The TypeScript SDK is clean, well-typed, and the webhook support is production-ready.”<br>Lucas Müller<br>Senior Engineer, StackDeploy

“I manage 40+ affiliate campaigns. Flyn's geo routing sends US...

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