# Dub Links: Free Open Source Alternative to Rebrandly, Short.io, TinyURL

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/dub-links
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Dub Links (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Rebrandly, Short.io, TinyURL. Link management platform for marketing teams with custom domains, UTM builder, A/B testing, geo-targeting, QR codes, and real-time conversion analytics.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Dub Links
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://dub.co/links
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/dubinc/dub
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 25.1k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/dubinc/dub or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (3)
Replacing these paid tools with Dub Links saves up to $45/mo ($540/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Rebrandly](https://caniforkit.com/rebrandly) | [bookmarks](https://caniforkit.com/category/bookmarks) | $15/mo | [Compare Rebrandly vs Dub Links](https://caniforkit.com/vs/rebrandly-vs-dub-links) |
| [Short.io](https://caniforkit.com/shortio) | [bookmarks](https://caniforkit.com/category/bookmarks) | $15/mo | [Compare Short.io vs Dub Links](https://caniforkit.com/vs/shortio-vs-dub-links) |
| [TinyURL](https://caniforkit.com/tinyurl) | [bookmarks](https://caniforkit.com/category/bookmarks) | $15/mo | [Compare TinyURL vs Dub Links](https://caniforkit.com/vs/tinyurl-vs-dub-links) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Dub Links free and open source?
Dub Links is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Link management platform for marketing teams with custom domains, UTM builder, A/B testing, geo-targeting, QR codes, and real-time conversion analytics.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Dub Links?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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