Mobily vs Ow.ly (2026)
Ow.ly stores data in United States. Mobily keeps your data in Canada under PIPEDA. Compare pricing, features, and privacy side by side.
Feature Comparison
Starting Price
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Free Plan
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Data Location
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Privacy Law
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Analytics Retention
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QR Code Generator
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Custom Domains
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Billing Currency
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Ow.ly
| Feature | Mobily Canadian | Ow.ly |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $19 CAD/mo | ~$136 CAD/mo |
| Free Plan | 50 links, forever | Only with Hootsuite |
| Data Location | Canada | United States |
| Privacy Law | PIPEDA | US CLOUD Act |
| Analytics Retention | Up to 365 days | 90 days |
| QR Code Generator | Yes — 7 types | No |
| Custom Domains | Business plan | Yes |
| Billing Currency | CAD | USD |
Pricing and features may change. Verify independently.
Why Canadian Businesses Choose Mobily
Canadian Data Hosting
All data stored in Canada. Unlike Ow.ly (United States), your click data never leaves Canadian jurisdiction.
PIPEDA Compliant
Built for Canada's privacy law. IP addresses hashed before storage. No data sold to third parties. Ever.
Priced in CAD
No currency conversion surprises. Ow.ly bills in USD. Mobily is always Canadian dollars.
Ow.ly — Pros and Cons
Strengths
- Integrated with Hootsuite
- Social media scheduling
- Team features
Weaknesses
- Requires Hootsuite subscription
- Very expensive for link shortening alone
- US data
- No standalone product
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