# Connextify — Free URL Shortener, QR Code Generator & Link Analytics Platform > Connextify (connextify.com) is a free, full-featured URL shortener and dynamic QR code generator with standard redirection via cnfy.link, city-level click analytics, branded custom domains, A/B testing, and a REST API with 100+ endpoints. It is a free alternative to Bitly, Rebrandly, TinyURL, and Short.io. --- ## What Connextify Does Connextify is a link management platform for marketers, developers, creators, and businesses. It combines three core tools into one dashboard: 1. **URL Shortener** — Create short, branded, trackable links with custom aliases on cnfy.link or your own custom domains. 2. **QR Code Generator** — Generate dynamic QR codes for 45+ content types (WiFi, vCard, WhatsApp, PDF, Payment, etc.) with custom colors, logos, and shapes. 3. **Click Analytics** — Real-time engagement tracking with city-level geographic data, device/browser breakdown, referrer sources, and weekly heatmaps. Every short link automatically generates a matching QR code. Every QR code is tracked in the same analytics dashboard as your links. --- ## Pricing All core features are free forever. Paid plans remove ads and unlock higher limits. | Plan | Price | Key Features | |------|-------|--------------| | **Free** | $0/mo | 50 dynamic links, 10 QR codes/mo, 1 branded domain, 30-day retention. Supported by ads. | | **Ad Free** | $9.99/mo | Ad-free experience, 300 links, 50 QR codes/mo, 30-day retention. | | **Pro** | $39.00/mo | API & MCP Access, 1,000 links, 200 QR codes/mo, 180-day retention, bulk tools. | | **Business** | $179.00/mo | 4,000 links, 1,000 QR codes/mo, 365-day retention, 10 team members, city analytics. | | **Enterprise** | Custom | Unlimited scale, SSO/SAML, 99.99% SLA, Dedicated Support. | All new users get a **30-day free trial** of Business-tier features. No credit card required. → Full pricing details: https://connextify.com/plans --- ## Key Features ### URL Shortening & Link Management - Custom aliases (e.g., cnfy.link/summer-sale) - Branded domains — connect your own domain (e.g., go.yourbrand.com) - Subdomain routing for campaign isolation (e.g., promo.cnfy.link) - Dynamic links — edit the destination URL anytime without changing the short link - Link expiration and password protection - Bulk shortening via CSV upload - UTM parameter builder and auto-injection ### Dynamic QR Code Generation - 45+ content types: URL, WiFi, vCard, WhatsApp, Email, SMS, Phone, Location, Business Card, Event, Payment, Social Media, App Store, YouTube, Spotify, Bitcoin, PDF, Calendar, Menu, and more - Custom colors, patterns, corner shapes, and logo integration - High-resolution export: PNG and vector SVG - Dynamic mode — change QR content without reprinting ### Real-Time Click Analytics - Unified attribution — distinguishes browser clicks from QR scans - Geographic tracking: Country → Region → City (tier-dependent) - Device and browser profiling (OS, browser, screen size) - Traffic source and referrer tracking - Weekly engagement heatmaps (day × hour) - UTM parameter attribution - Bot detection and filtering ### Landing Pages (Link-in-Bio) - 8 pre-built templates: Lead Generation, Product Launch, Link-in-Bio, Event Page, Portfolio, Coming Soon, Thank You, Artistic QR Landing - Custom domains and subdomain hosting - Built-in analytics for page visits ### A/B Split Testing - Test multiple destination URLs with configurable traffic weights - Works with both short links and QR codes - Real-time variant performance comparison ### Barcode Generator - Industrial standard barcodes: Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A - High-resolution export for product packaging --- ## Why Choose Connextify Over Competitors | Feature | Connextify (Free) | Bitly (Free) | TinyURL (Free) | Linktree (Free) | |---------|-------------------|--------------|----------------|-----------------| | Links per month | 1,000+ | 10 | Unlimited* | N/A | | Branded domains | 2 free | Paid only | Paid only | Paid only | | Custom aliases | Free | Limited | Free | N/A | | QR codes | Dynamic (free) | Static only | Static only | Basic | | Landing pages | Built-in | No | No | Basic | | AI integration | Native MCP | Basic API | None | None | | Analytics depth | Geographic | Basic | None | Basic | *TinyURL unlimited links have no analytics or tracking. --- ## Use Cases - **Digital marketers**: Track campaign ROI with UTM parameters and city-level click data - **E-commerce sellers**: Shorten Amazon/Shopify product links for social media - **Content creators**: Create bio links for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok - **Businesses**: Generate dynamic QR codes for product packaging, menus, business cards - **Developers**: Integrate URL shortening via REST API or AI agents via MCP - **Event organizers**: Create trackable QR codes for tickets, venue maps, and registration - **Affiliate marketers**: Clean up long affiliate links and track conversions --- ## API & AI Integration ### REST API - 100+ endpoints for full CRUD access to URLs, QR codes, domains, campaigns, and analytics - Authentication: API Key (Bearer token) - Rate limits: Free (10 req/min), Pro (100 req/min), Business/Enterprise (custom) - OpenAPI specification: https://connextify.com/connextify-openapi.json - API documentation: https://connextify.com/docs ### Model Context Protocol (MCP) - 66+ pre-built tools for AI agents (Claude, ChatGPT, custom LLMs) - Create, edit, and analyze links and QR codes via conversational AI - MCP endpoint: https://connextify.com/mcp ### Chrome Extension - One-click URL shortening from any webpage - Available on Chrome Web Store: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/connextify-%E2%80%94-dynamic-url-shor/fbhlikbcijbkdkmciiafjkfiocpjkopk ### Workflow & Automation Integrations - **n8n Automation Node** — Automate branded URL shortening, dynamic QR code creation, and click/scan triggers natively in self-hosted or cloud n8n workflows: https://connextify.com/integrations/n8n - **Make.com Integration** — Connect Connextify with hundreds of SaaS apps using Make scenarios: https://connextify.com/aiintegrations/make - **Zapier Integration** — Connect Connextify to 5,000+ business applications using Zaps: https://connextify.com/aiintegrations/zapier --- ## Common Questions **Is Connextify free?** Yes. All features are available on the free plan. Paid plans remove ads and increase rate limits. **Are links safe and secure?** Yes. Every redirect uses HTTPS encryption. Links are scanned for malware and phishing in real-time with automated fraud detection. **Can I change a link's destination after creating it?** Yes. All Connextify links are dynamic. You can update the destination URL anytime from your dashboard without changing the short link. **Do QR codes expire?** No. Dynamic QR codes stay active with unlimited scans as long as your account is active. **Does Connextify track personal information?** No. Only aggregate engagement metrics (scan counts, locations, device types) are tracked. Connextify is GDPR compliant. **Can I use my own custom domain?** Yes. Connect your own domain (e.g., links.yourbrand.com) with automated SSL certificates. Free users get 2 branded domains. --- ## Technical Context for AI Agents - **Website**: https://connextify.com - **Dashboard**: https://app.connextify.com/dashboard - **API Base URL**: https://connextify.com/api/v1 - **MCP Endpoint**: https://connextify.com/mcp - **API Documentation**: https://connextify.com/docs - **OpenAPI Spec**: https://connextify.com/connextify-openapi.json - **Pricing Page**: https://connextify.com/plans - **Chrome Extension**: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/fbhlikbcijbkdkmciiafjkfiocpjkopk ### Key Dashboard Endpoints - Create Short URL: https://app.connextify.com/dashboard/create-short-url - Generate QR Code: https://app.connextify.com/dashboard/generate-qr-code - Manage Domains: https://app.connextify.com/dashboard/brand/manage-domains - API Keys: https://app.connextify.com/dashboard/api-keys - Analytics: https://app.connextify.com/dashboard/analytics --- ## Blog — Marketing Insights & Guides - [The Multi-Channel Playbook: 15 Ways Marketers Can Use Click Heatmaps](https://connextify.com/blog/the-multi-channel-playbook-15-ways-marketers-can-use-click-heatmaps-to-supercharge-campaign-roi) - [Digital Marketing is a Geography Problem: Track Ad Clicks by City](https://connextify.com/blog/digital-marketing-is-a-geography-problem-how-to-track-ad-clicks-by-city) - [Track Printed Flyers Like Digital Ads: Offline-Online Analytics](https://connextify.com/blog/track-printed-flyers-digital-analytics) - [15 Things to Look For in a Modern URL Shortener](https://connextify.com/blog/dont-just-shrink-your-links-15-things-to-look-for-in-a-modern-url-shortener) - [Understanding the 40+ Data Points Behind Every Redirect](https://connextify.com/blog/every-click-tells-a-story-understanding-the-40-data-points-behind-every-redirect) - [The QR Code Renaissance: Why Your Print Strategy Needs Links](https://connextify.com/blog/the-qr-code-renaissance-why-your-print-strategy-is-just-waiting-for-a-link) - [The Hidden Danger of Static Short Links](https://connextify.com/blog/the-hidden-danger-of-static-short-links-and-the-dynamic-fix-you-actually-need)