The best T.LY alternative for YouTube creators
T.LY is a clean, simple general-purpose shortener. GoloLink keeps that simplicity but ties every link to the video it lives in, so you see clicks per upload, not just a total.
General-purpose link shortener
T.LY is a modern, straightforward link shortener with custom domains and basic click analytics, positioned as an easy, affordable alternative to larger shorteners like Bitly.
GoloLink vs. T.LY, at a glance
The full breakdown is further down the page.
| Feature | T.LY | GoloLink |
|---|---|---|
| Per-video click attribution | ||
| Custom short domain | ||
| Click analytics (country/device/browser) | ||
| Custom short URL aliases |
What T.LY does well
T.LY's strengths
- Clean, simple interface
- Custom branded domains
- Basic click analytics
- Generally positioned as an affordable option
Where GoloLink goes further
- No per-video attribution - clicks aren't tied to which YouTube upload sent them
- Not built around a video/content-creator workflow, so links aren't organized by video
GoloLink vs T.LY
| Feature | T.LY | GoloLink |
|---|---|---|
| Custom short domain | ||
| Click analytics (country/device/browser) | ||
| Custom short URL aliases | ||
| Per-video click attribution | ||
| Built for YouTube description links | ||
| Top-video insights | ||
| Dead-link monitoring |
Who T.LY is still a good fit for
If you mainly need clean, simple interface, T.LY may be the better fit. If you want to know exactly which video is driving clicks, GoloLink is purpose-built for that.
Who should choose GoloLink?
YouTubers
See which upload actually drives clicks, not just which one got the most views.
Affiliate marketers
Know which specific video sends affiliate clicks instead of one blended total.
Review channels
Compare click performance across every product review you've published.
Tech creators
Track gear and software links across dozens of videos without losing which one converts.
Finance creators
Attribute every tool or offer link back to the exact video that sent the click.
Course creators
See which lesson or promo video actually drives enrollments, not just watch time.
Agencies
Report per-video performance to clients instead of a single link's total click count.
Switching from T.LY
Most creators are fully moved over in under an hour.
Export your T.LY links
Pull your existing link list (and click totals, if you want a baseline) from T.LY's dashboard or API.
Recreate them in GoloLink
Add each link and tag it to the specific video it appears under.
Swap the URLs in your descriptions
Update live and upcoming videos to point at your new GoloLink URLs.
Run both side by side for 2 weeks
Compare per-video click data before fully retiring T.LY.
Frequently asked questions
No - T.LY reports clicks at the link level, not the video level. If you reuse a link across multiple videos, T.LY can't tell you which upload actually sent the traffic. GoloLink tags every link to the video it lives in from the start.
Feature details reviewed manually and kept current as best we can - check T.LY's own site for their current pricing.
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