GeoSwap vs Short.io
Short links that know where visitors are
Short.io shortens links. GeoSwap shortens and routes them by country — free.
$0/movs$19–149/mo
TL;DR
GeoSwap is a free, SEO-safe geo-targeting platform with no pageview limits. Short.io charges $19–149/mo with usage caps. Short.io is a solid link shortener at $19–149/month with a strong API. GeoSwap offers link shortening with native geo-routing and a full geo-targeting suite — all free. If you need deep link support for mobile apps, Short.io has an edge. For geo-targeted short links, GeoSwap is free and purpose-built.
Feature comparison
Side by side
| Feature | FREEGeoSwap |  Short.io |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0/mo | $19–149/mo |
| Link shortening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Geo-routing | ✓ | ~ |
| Click analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom domains | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content Personalization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Geo Redirects | ✓ | ✗ |
Head to head
Where each tool shines
Where GeoSwap wins
- ✓Free vs $19–149/month
- ✓Native geo-routing on every link — Short.io has limited geo features
- ✓Full geo-targeting suite included
Where Short.io wins
- ✓More mature API with extensive documentation
- ✓Deep link support for mobile apps
- ✓Larger link analytics feature set
What Short.io users are saying
“Short.io's geo-targeting is only available on their $49/month plan. On the $19 plan you just get basic shortening. The pricing page doesn't make this clear.”
“We needed to route clicks by country and Short.io's geo feature felt like an afterthought. Limited to country-level, no state or city.”
“The API is solid but the dashboard UX hasn't changed in years. Managing 200+ links feels like working in a spreadsheet with extra steps.”
The bottom line
Our honest take
Short.io is a solid link shortener at $19–149/month with a strong API. GeoSwap offers link shortening with native geo-routing and a full geo-targeting suite — all free. If you need deep link support for mobile apps, Short.io has an edge. For geo-targeted short links, GeoSwap is free and purpose-built.
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