Is Mobily better than YOURLS?

Mobily is the better choice for Canadian businesses. Unlike YOURLS, Mobily stores all data in Canada, is PIPEDA compliant, and bills in CAD. YOURLS stores data in the Self-hosted under Depends on hosting, which means Canadian privacy laws don't protect your click data.

How much does Mobily cost compared to YOURLS?

Mobily's Starter plan is $19 CAD/month with 500 links. YOURLS starts at Free (self-hosted) (Free + hosting costs). Mobily also includes a free plan with 50 links — no credit card required.

Does YOURLS store data in Canada?

No. YOURLS stores data in the Self-hosted. For Canadian businesses that need PIPEDA compliance, Mobily is the Canadian-hosted alternative with all data stored on Canadian servers.

Can I switch from YOURLS to Mobily?

Yes. You can start using Mobily immediately — create a free account and begin shortening links. Your existing YOURLS links will continue to work. For paid plans, Mobily offers a 14-day money-back guarantee.

Does Mobily offer a free plan?

Yes. Mobily's free plan includes 50 short links, click analytics, and QR code generation. No credit card required. Free (self-hosted). Mobily's free plan is designed for small businesses and individual creators to get started without risk.

Canadian Alternative

Mobily vs YOURLS (2026)

YOURLS stores data in Self-hosted. Mobily keeps your data in Canada under PIPEDA. Compare pricing, features, and privacy side by side.

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Feature Comparison

Starting Price

$19 CAD/mo
Mobily

Free + hosting costs
YOURLS

Free Plan

50 links, forever
Mobily

Free (self-hosted)
YOURLS

Data Location

Canada
Mobily

Self-hosted
YOURLS

Privacy Law

PIPEDA
Mobily

Depends on hosting
YOURLS

Analytics Retention

Up to 365 days
Mobily

Unlimited
YOURLS

QR Code Generator

Yes — 7 types
Mobily

No
YOURLS

Custom Domains

Business plan
Mobily

Yes
YOURLS

Billing Currency

CAD
Mobily

N/A
YOURLS

Feature	Mobily Canadian	YOURLS
Starting Price	$19 CAD/mo	Free + hosting costs
Free Plan	50 links, forever	Free (self-hosted)
Data Location	Canada	Self-hosted
Privacy Law	PIPEDA	Depends on hosting
Analytics Retention	Up to 365 days	Unlimited
QR Code Generator	Yes — 7 types	No
Custom Domains	Business plan	Yes
Billing Currency	CAD	N/A

Pricing and features may change. Verify independently.

Why Canadian Businesses Choose Mobily

Canadian Data Hosting

All data stored in Canada. Unlike YOURLS (Self-hosted), 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. YOURLS bills in N/A. Mobily is always Canadian dollars.

YOURLS — Pros and Cons

Strengths

Free and open-source
Large plugin ecosystem
Full control

Weaknesses

Requires PHP/MySQL server
Manual setup and maintenance
No managed option
Basic analytics
No QR codes

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