The URL Shortener for Canadian Business
A link shortener in Canada where your data stays in Canada. PIPEDA-compliant URL shortener with Canadian link analytics from day one. From $19 CAD/month — or start free with 50 short URLs, no credit card required.
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Why US-Based Link Shorteners Are a Problem for Canadian Businesses
Before you shorten another link with Bitly or TinyURL, consider what you're agreeing to.
Your Data Leaves Canada
Bitly, TinyURL, and most link shorteners store click data and user information on US servers. Once data crosses the border, Canadian privacy laws no longer protect it.
Privacy Laws Don't Apply
US services operate under the CLOUD Act, which allows American authorities to demand your data without notifying you. PIPEDA — Canada's federal privacy law — cannot protect data held abroad.
Overpriced for What You Get
Bitly charges $29 USD/month (roughly $40 CAD) at entry level — with no free plan and limited analytics. Mobily starts at $19 CAD/month, billed in Canadian dollars, with no currency conversion surprises.
What Mobily Gives Canadian Businesses
Every feature your business needs — built with Canadian privacy law in mind.
Canadian Data Hosting
All link data, click analytics, and account information is stored on servers located in Canada. Your data never leaves Canadian jurisdiction.
PIPEDA Compliant
Built to meet Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. IP addresses are hashed before storage. No data sold to third parties. Ever.
Link Analytics Dashboard
Track link clicks in Canada with device, browser, and geographic data. Our link tracking software retains up to 365 days of analytics history — far beyond what competitors offer.
QR Code Generator for Canada
Generate scannable QR codes for menus, print ads, business cards, or storefronts. Seven QR types with analytics tracking on every scan — all data stays in Canada.
Transparent CAD Pricing
All plans priced in Canadian dollars. No exchange rate surprises on your monthly bill. Cancel anytime with no penalties.
Branded URL Shortener
Create custom short links using your own keywords (e.g., mobily.ca/YourBrand). A branded URL shortener available on Starter and above. Custom domains on Business plan.
Mobily vs Bitly vs TinyURL
A direct comparison for Canadian businesses.
Starting Price
Mobily
$19 CAD/mo
Free plan: 50 links
Bitly
~$40 CAD/mo
No free plan
TinyURL
~$15 CAD/mo
Limited analytics
Data Location
Mobily
CanadaBitly
United StatesTinyURL
United StatesPrivacy Law
Mobily
PIPEDABitly
CLOUD ActTinyURL
CLOUD ActClick Analytics
Mobily
Up to 365 daysBitly
30 daysTinyURL
Basic onlyFree Plan
Mobily
50 linksBitly
NoneTinyURL
Very limited| Feature | Mobily Canadian | Bitly | TinyURL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $19 CAD/mo Free plan included | ~$40 CAD/mo($29 USD, no free plan) | ~$15 CAD/mo($11 USD, limited features) |
| Data Location | Canada | United States | United States |
| Privacy Law | PIPEDA | US CLOUD Act | US CLOUD Act |
| Click Analytics | Up to 365 days | 30 days | Basic only |
| Free Plan | 50 links, forever | No | Very limited |
| QR Code Generator | 7 types | Basic | No |
| Billed in CAD | Always | No | No |
Competitor pricing converted to CAD approximately. Prices and features subject to change — verify independently.
How Canadian Businesses Use Mobily
From marketing agencies to local restaurants — Mobily fits how Canadian teams work.
Marketing Agencies
Campaign tracking & reporting
Create branded tracking links for every client campaign. Share a clean link analytics dashboard with clients. Track link clicks in Canada with 365-day histories, all without exposing client data to US-based platforms.
- Branded links per client campaign
- Click analytics with device & geo breakdowns
- API access on Pro plan for automation
Real Estate Agents
Listings, showings & QR codes
Put a QR code on every yard sign and flyer that links directly to an MLS listing or virtual tour. Know exactly how many people scanned each sign, on which street, and on what device — without giving that buyer data to a US company.
- QR codes for yard signs and print flyers
- Update link destination without reprinting
- Track scan activity by listing
Restaurants & Retail
Menus, promotions & loyalty
Replace paper menus with a QR code that links to your digital menu. Run in-store promotions with short, memorable links. Track which table tent or window decal drives the most online orders, all with Canadian data protection.
- QR codes for digital menus
- Short links for social & print promotions
- Expiring links for limited-time deals
Nonprofits & Charities
Donations, events & outreach
Canadian charities handle sensitive donor information. Use Mobily to share donation links, event registrations, and volunteer sign-ups with the confidence that donor click data stays inside Canada and under PIPEDA.
- Donation link tracking
- Event & campaign QR codes
- Free plan for small organizations
Built for Canadian Compliance Standards
A privacy-first link shortener with everything you need to manage short URLs in Canada responsibly.
IP address privacy: Mobily hashes all IP addresses using a one-way algorithm before storage, making re-identification impossible. Click analytics show aggregated geographic data only — never individual user identifiers.
Start Free — 50 Short URLs in Canada, No Credit Card
Join Canadian businesses using a link shortener for small business in Canada that keeps their data at home. Upgrade to a paid plan any time — starting at $19 CAD/month.
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