PixelMe started as a URL shortener that added retargeting pixels to every link you shared. Today it is part of Carbon6 and focuses on Amazon sellers: off-Amazon advertising, attribution and keyword tools, with plans from $500 a month, according to Carbon6’s PixelMe page (checked October 2026). If you only need short links with retargeting pixels, analytics and branded domains, a dedicated link tool costs far less.
This list compares eight PixelMe alternatives on the feature PixelMe was known for, retargeting pixels on short links, plus custom domains, limits and price. Prices come from each vendor’s own pricing page, checked October 2026.
Disclosure: this is Replug’s blog, and Replug is our product. Facts about the other tools come from their own pages, and we say where another tool fits better.
| Tool | Retargeting pixels on links | Free plan | Paid plans from (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replug | Yes: 1 on Essentials, unlimited on Scale and Agency | Yes: 100 links, 3 custom domains | $19, or $9.50 billed yearly |
| Rebrandly | Yes, from Professional | Yes: 10 links a month | $11 billed yearly (Essentials) |
| Cuttly | Yes (listed in its plan comparison) | Yes: 30 links a month | $12 (Starter) |
| Linkly | Yes, tracking pixels from Pro | Yes: 100 links a month | $15 billed yearly (Starter) |
| Bitly | Not listed | Yes: 5 links a month, with ads | $10 billed yearly (Core) |
| Short.io | Not listed | Yes: 1,000 branded links | $5 (Hobby) |
| TinyURL | Not listed | Yes: 30 links a month | $9 billed yearly (Pro) |
| Sniply | Not listed | No, 14-day free trial | $9 (Basic) |
“Not listed” means we didn’t find retargeting pixels on the tool’s pricing page. Prices exclude tax and can differ by country.
What is Pixelme?
PixelMe is an attribution tool with retargeting and link management features. Its help center describes the Audience Builder as a URL shortener that embeds a retargeting pixel into each link, so you can retarget people who clicked with Facebook, Twitter, Google and LinkedIn ads, even when you share external content (PixelMe help).
Since joining Carbon6, PixelMe is sold as an off-Amazon advertising platform for Amazon sellers. Its product page lists:
| What PixelMe offers now | What to know |
|---|---|
| Off-Amazon ads on Google, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, with keyword tracking, conversion tracking and campaign automations | Built for Amazon sellers who send outside traffic to their own listings |
| Branded URLs, QR code generator, link management, deep linking, retargeting via pixels, UTM builder and URL rotator | Listed as “the standard stuff URL shorteners do”, inside the full platform |
| Dedicated account manager, team logins, multi-brand support and a developer API | From $500 a month, plus a one-time $500 onboarding fee and costs based on the number of ASINs |
So if you used PixelMe as a URL shortening and retargeting tool for content, social posts or a website, the alternatives below are closer to what you need. One note for affiliates: Amazon’s Associates Program Policies say you won’t use a link shortening service in a way that makes it unclear you’re linking to an Amazon site, so don’t shorten or cloak Amazon affiliate links.
Top alternatives to Pixelme:
Below are eight PixelMe alternatives to look at in 2026, starting with the ones that support retargeting pixels.
1. Replug
Replug is a custom URL shortener and link management tool for marketers and agencies: branded short links, retargeting pixels, call-to-action overlays, bio pages, QR codes, A/B tests and traffic routing. It is the closest match to PixelMe’s original link-and-pixel workflow.
According to Replug’s pricing page, the Free plan includes 100 short links, 2 bio links, 10 QR codes and 3 custom domains. Essentials costs $19 a month ($9.50 billed yearly) with 1 retargeting pixel; Scale ($39, or $23.40 yearly) and Agency ($99, or $79.20 yearly) include unlimited pixels. Pixels cover Meta, Google Ads, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok and Quora, and they fire on clicks of short links, bio pages and QR codes. See the full PixelMe vs Replug comparison.
Pros:
- Retargeting pixels on short links, bio pages and QR codes
- Free plan with 3 custom domains
- CTA overlays on shared pages (Essentials and up)
- A/B testing across up to 20 URLs and traffic routing (Scale and Agency)
- Complete link management solution with white label on Agency
Cons:
- Only 1 pixel on Essentials
- Destination edits, A/B tests and deep links need Scale or Agency
- Tracked-click limits on every plan
2. Rebrandly
Rebrandly focuses on branded links on your own domain, with QR codes, link-in-bio pages (Link Galleries) and analytics. It suits businesses that want branded links with retargeting on a mid-tier plan.
According to Rebrandly’s pricing page (checked October 2026), the Free plan includes 10 links and 10 QR codes a month. Paid plans billed yearly are Essentials ($11/mo, 250 links a month), Professional ($32/mo, 1,500 links) and Growth ($149/mo, 3,500 links). Link retargeting and traffic routing start on Professional.
Pros:
- Retargeting pixels and traffic routing on Professional
- Strong focus on branded links and domains
- Link Galleries for link in bio
Cons:
- Retargeting starts at $32/mo billed yearly
- Monthly link caps on every plan
3. Cuttly
Cuttly (Cutt.ly) combines short links, QR codes, link-in-bio pages, campaigns and surveys. It suits small businesses that want many tools under one login.
According to Cuttly’s pricing page (checked October 2026, monthly prices), the Free plan includes 30 short links a month. Starter costs $12 (300 links), Single $25 (5,000), Team $99 (20,000) and Team Enterprise $149 (50,000). Its plan comparison lists retargeting pixels (Facebook, Google, Quora, X, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn and more), password links and mobile redirects.
Pros:
- Retargeting pixel support
- Wide feature set, including surveys and link in bio
- Customizable short links with editable redirects from Starter
Cons:
- Many settings to learn
- Free plan limited to 30 links a month
4. Linkly
Linkly focuses on link tracking: short links, QR codes, redirect rules and click analytics, with tracking pixels on its Pro plan.
According to Linkly’s pricing page (checked October 2026), the Free plan includes 100 links and 500 clicks a month. Paid plans billed yearly are Starter ($15/mo), Pro ($32/mo, with geo and device redirect rules, link rotators, password protection and tracking pixels), Business ($107/mo) and Unlimited ($833/mo).
Pros:
- Tracking pixels and redirect rules on Pro
- UTM parameters and link preview editing
- Add-on packs for extra clicks or links
Cons:
- Click limits on every plan below Unlimited
- Pixels start at $32/mo billed yearly
5. Bitly
Bitly is the best-known link shortener, with short links, QR codes and simple landing pages in one platform.
According to Bitly’s pricing page (checked October 2026, US prices), the Free plan includes 5 links and 2 QR codes a month, with ads. Core costs $10/mo (yearly only), Growth $29/mo yearly or $35 monthly (branded links and a custom domain), and Premium $199/mo yearly or $300 monthly. For more options, see our list of Bitly alternatives.
Pros:
- Widely recognized and trusted brand
- QR code customization on every plan
- Bulk link and QR code creation on Growth
Cons:
- No retargeting pixels listed on the pricing page
- Branded links start on Growth
6. Short.io
Short.io is a branded link shortener with a large free plan and a strong API, popular with developers and small teams.
According to Short.io’s pricing page (checked October 2026, monthly prices), the Free plan includes 1,000 branded links, 5 custom domains and 50,000 tracked clicks a month. Hobby costs $5, Pro $18 (password protection, link expiration, link cloaking), Team $48 (city targeting, mobile deep links) and Enterprise $148.
Pros:
- Generous free plan with custom domains
- Link cloaking and expiry on Pro
- Mobile deep links on Team
Cons:
- No retargeting pixels listed on the pricing page
- Lower plans have one user
7. TinyURL
TinyURL is the original link shortener. You can shorten a link without an account; paid plans add branded domains, analytics and editing.
According to TinyURL’s pricing page (checked October 2026), the Free plan allows 30 links a month. Pro costs $9/mo billed yearly for 125 links a month, unlimited tracked clicks and 3 branded domains; Bulk 50K costs $69/mo billed yearly.
Pros:
- Quick and straightforward link shortening
- Shorten without signing up
- Unlimited tracked clicks on Pro
Cons:
- No retargeting pixels listed on the pricing page
- Pro allows 125 links a month
8. Sniply
Sniply adds a call-to-action to pages you share, including other people’s articles. Sniply is now part of UpContent, according to a notice on its site.
According to Sniply’s pricing page (checked October 2026, monthly prices), Basic costs $9 (250 links a month, 5 CTAs), Pro $29 (unlimited links, 30 CTAs) and Business $59 (100 CTAs); every plan has a 14-day free trial.
Pros:
- Built around call-to-action overlays
- CTA types include buttons, text links, forms and banners
- A/B testing for CTAs
Cons:
- No free plan
- Retargeting pixels not listed on the pricing page
Removed from this list in October 2026: BL.INK (bl.ink now redirects to Loftware’s connected packaging page, so its plans couldn’t be checked).
Why should you consider alternatives to pixel me?
PixelMe now targets Amazon sellers with a full advertising platform priced from $500 a month. If you mainly want retargeting pixels and analytics on the links you share, Replug covers that job:
- Retargeting pixels for Meta, Google, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok and Quora, from Essentials.
- Traffic routing and link rotation (A/B tests) on Scale and Agency.
- Call-to-action overlays on your links, from Essentials.
- Link expiry and password-protected links on Scale and Agency.
- Pricing from a Free plan to $99 a month for Agency.
- QR codes are included on every plan.
- RSS automation on Scale and Agency.
- White-label features on Agency.
- Integrations with email tools, Zapier and the API (Agency).
- A Free plan and a 14-day free trial on paid plans.
Conclusion
If you are an Amazon seller who wants managed off-Amazon advertising, PixelMe’s current platform is built for that. If you want what PixelMe used to be, short links that add people to your ad audiences, pick a link tool: Replug for pixels plus CTAs, bio pages and white label; Rebrandly or Linkly if you prefer their plans; Cuttly for an all-in-one set; Bitly, Short.io or TinyURL if you don’t need pixels at all.
Start with the free plan or trial of your top two, rebuild one real campaign in each, and compare the plan you would actually need.
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