A Rebrandly alternative with password protection on every plan
Rebrandly is built for marketing teams who want branded links across many domains. Its password protection is locked behind the $32/mo Professional plan — Smoling includes password protection, expiry dates and click limits on every plan, including Free.
Pricing and features last verified August 26, 2026
Feature Comparison
Smoling vs Rebrandly
| Feature | Smoling | Rebrandly |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | $0/mo — 20 links & files/month | $0/mo — 10 links/month Rebrandly includes 1 custom domain free — a genuine advantage on this tier |
| Starting paid plan | $8/mo (Pro), $4/mo billed yearly | $11/mo ($8/mo billed annually) 250 links/month, 2 custom domains — still no password protection |
| File-sharing links (upload files, get a short link) | ||
| Password-protected links | All plans, including Free | Professional plan ($32/mo) and up only Capped at 50-150 protected links/month even on paid tiers |
| Custom domain on free plan | 1 domain included free Genuine Rebrandly advantage on the free tier | |
| Link expiry & click limits | All plans, including Free | Not offered as a native Rebrandly feature |
| Click analytics | All plans, including Free | All plans |
| Domain marketplace (buy a branded domain extension) | Rebrandly supports 500+ domain extensions for purchase | |
| Public API | Real gap: Smoling has no public API today |
Who should still use Rebrandly
You need a custom domain on a completely free plan.
You want to browse and buy a branded domain extension (e.g. .link, .click) directly through the platform.
You need team workspaces, roles or Rebrandly's API for bulk link management.
Where Smoling is weaker
No free-tier custom domain — Rebrandly includes one domain even on its Free plan.
No domain marketplace or purchasing flow.
No public API, and no multi-user teams or role permissions.
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