An honest comparison
Datacenter vs Dub.
Dub has the most complete short link product of the tools we checked. Datacenter has fewer link features, but it measures your whole website too.
Facts about Dub last checked October 21, 2026 on its own pages. Sources are linked next to each one.
| Question | Datacenter | Dub |
|---|---|---|
| Custom domains on the free plan | No | Yes, Dub |
| Team seats on the first paid plan | 3 on Solo | 3 on Pro |
| Affiliate program tools | No | Yes, Dub |
| Website analytics, every page | Yes, Datacenter | Not listed |
| Conversions on the first paid plan | Yes, Datacenter | From Business |
| 2 years of history | Yes, Datacenter | 1 year on Pro |
Every row is explained below, with sources.Checked October 2026.
Where Dub leads
Dub is ahead here.
The strongest reasons to choose Dub today. Each one links to Dub's own page.
- The free plan includes 3 custom domains. Dub: Links pricing
- Pro includes 10 custom domains, 1,000 new links a month and 3 users. Dub: Links pricing
- Conversion tracking is on the Business plan and up. Dub: Links pricing
- High API limits, from 600 requests a minute on Pro. Dub: Links pricing
- It is open source under AGPLv3. Dub docs: self-hosting guide
Where Datacenter fits
Where Datacenter fits.
Things you can check in the docs and on the pricing page.
- Full website analytics for every page, not only for clicks.
- Tracking presets for SMS, email and ads, with per-ad templates for Meta, Google, TikTok and Microsoft.
- 2 years of history on paid plans. Dub Pro keeps 1 year.
- Conversions and the attribution report from $49 a month. Dub has conversions from Business, at $90.
- Meta Conversions API, plus an Events API for sales from your server.
Side by side.
Monthly billing. Dub facts checked October 2026.
| Feature | Datacenter | Dub |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | $49 a month (Solo) | $30 a month (Pro) |
| Free plan | 5 active links, 30 days | 25 new links a month, 30 days |
| Custom short domains | None free, 1 on Solo, 5 on Studio, 20 on Agency | 3 free, 10 on Pro |
| Clicks a month | In 100k on Solo | 50k on Pro |
| History on the cheapest paid plan | 2 years | 1 year |
| Website analytics | Yes, every page | Not listed |
| QR codes | Yes | Yes |
| Conversion tracking | From $49 a month (Solo) | From $90 a month (Business) |
| Users per account | 3 on Solo, 10 on Studio | 3 on Pro |
| Affiliate program tools | No | Yes, Dub Partners |
| Open source | No | Yes, AGPLv3 |
Sources for Dub, last checked October 21, 2026
Which one to pick.
Pick Dub if
- You need many custom domains.
- You run an affiliate or partner program.
- You make links at high volume through an API.
Pick Datacenter if
- You want to see what people do on your site after the click.
- You want links, site stats and sales on one plan.
- You want 2 years of history without a big plan.
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Make up your own mind.
A comparison written by one side is only a start. Read the docs, then try it on one site.