Dub replaces 3 paid apps
One open-source tool, 3 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
dub.co ↗repo ↗Dub in the catalog →
licenseAGPL-3.0
runsyour server
setupnot verified by us yet — check the repo README
facts verified 2026-09-13
Bitly with deeper attribution; self-hosting means recreating half a startup's infrastructure.
the catchDub has richer attribution, but self-hosting depends on several external databases, queues, analytics, storage, email, and deployment services and still lacks Bitly's enterprise support and governance.
the verdict →all Bitly alternatives →
Modern link management with branded short links, analytics, and A/B testing.
the verdict →all LnkFlow alternatives →
Modern link management with branded short links, analytics, and A/B testing.
the verdict →all ReSlug alternatives →last updated 2026-09-13 · up to $648/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list