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Adscano vs Bitly

Bitly alternative for QR codes on print and outdoor ads

Bitly is mainly a link management tool with QR codes and simple landing pages alongside. Adscano is built for printed and outdoor ads: a code per placement, a lead form, and results per ad.

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Facts about Bitly come from its own pages, checked October 2026. Prices and features change, so confirm on its site before you decide.

Which one should you choose?

Bitly is the better choice if

  • Short links are your main job, and QR codes are occasional.
  • You want branded links on your own domain. Its Growth plan includes a custom domain.
  • You need a few codes on a tight budget. Core is listed at $10 a month, billed annually.

Adscano is the better choice if

  • You want a lead form behind the code, with each lead credited to its ad. Bitly's pricing page doesn't list lead forms.
  • You run many placements. Bitly's plans list 5 to 200 new QR codes a month, and Adscano's paid plans don't limit placements.
  • You want city and device data below the top tier. Bitly lists city-level and device data on Premium.

Side by side

Bitly column checked October 2026, from the sources listed below.

FeatureAdscanoBitly
Paid pricesFree plan. Growth $36 (₹2,999) and Agency $179 (₹14,999) per 30 days.Core $10, Growth $29 and Premium $199 a month on annual billing (annual charges of $120, $348 and $2,388). Core is annual only.
Free plan1 live campaign, 2 placements, 1,000 scans a month.2 QR codes and 5 links a month, 2 landing pages, unlimited clicks and scans, with ads.
QR codesUnlimited campaigns and placements on Growth and Agency.5 a month on Core, 10 on Growth, 200 on Premium.
Landing pagesEvery campaign includes a mobile page and a lead form. Each lead shows the placement it came from.2 on Free, 5 on Core, 10 on Growth, 20 on Premium. Lead capture forms aren't listed on its pricing page.
Scan data keptScan records are kept for at least 12 months.30 days on Core, 4 months on Growth, 1 year on Premium.
City and device dataApproximate city and phone type for scans, on every plan.City-level and device data listed on Premium.
Short linksA link per placement, not a link shortener.5 a month on Free, 100 on Core, 500 on Growth, 3,000 on Premium.
Your own domainNot available. Codes and pages run on Adscano's domain.Complimentary custom domain listed on Growth.
Agency toolsAgency plan: 10 client brands, client logins, rate cards, client invoices and white-label reports.Not listed on its pricing page.
RenewalNothing renews automatically.Purchases "will automatically renew every month or year".

How they differ in practice

Bitly's strength is links: short links, branded domains and link analytics across many channels. If your QR codes sit alongside a large volume of links, keeping them all in one tool makes sense.

Adscano doesn't shorten links for general use. It starts from the printed ad: you make a campaign, add a placement for each paper, site or flyer batch, and every code opens the same mobile page with a lead form. The result you read is leads per ad.

One practical difference for print: Bitly's plans count QR codes per month, which matters if you print a separate code for every edition or site. Adscano's paid plans cap scans, with no cap on placements.

Sources

Everything we say about Bitly comes from these pages, read in October 2026. If something has changed, write to hello@adscano.com and we will correct it.

FAQ

Common questions

Can Bitly QR codes be changed after printing?

Its QR code page says you can redirect a QR code to a new URL at any time, and its pricing page lists link and QR code redirects from Core upward. Adscano codes can also be edited after printing, on every plan.

Does Bitly have landing pages?

Yes. Its pricing page lists 2 to 20 custom landing pages depending on the plan. Adscano builds one mobile page with a lead form for each campaign.

Is Adscano a link shortener?

No. Each placement gets its own link, but Adscano isn't built for general link management. Bitly is the better tool for that.

Which should an agency use?

For offline campaigns run for clients, Adscano's Agency plan adds up to 10 client brands, client logins, rate cards and white-label reports. Bitly's pricing page mentions multiple users and group permissions on Enterprise, so ask them what suits your setup.

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