Yes, Dub is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license. You can use, modify, and distribute it freely within the terms of the license.

Yes, Dub can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, giving you full control over your data and deployment.

What does Dub replace?

Dub is an open source alternative to Bitly. It provides similar functionality while being free and community-driven.

Dub has 23.4k stars on GitHub, indicating a strong and active community of users and contributors.

Dub

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Open source link management — Bitly alternative

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23.4k

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Apr 2026

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Replaces These Proprietary Tools

Dub can be used as an alternative to these commercial products.

Bitly

URL shortening and link management

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Articles About Dub

Dub vs Shlink in 2026: Which Open Source URL Shortener?

Dub vs Shlink: compare open source Bitly alternatives on analytics, team features, API design, and self-hosting setup. Choose the right link tool. March 2026.

Dub vs Shlink vs Kutt in 2026: URL Shortener Comparison

Dub vs Shlink vs Kutt 2026: compare three open source URL shorteners on click analytics, team features, privacy, API design, and self-hosting setup cost.

How to Migrate from Bitly to Dub in 2026

Step-by-step guide to migrating from Bitly to Dub: export links, set up custom domains, import via API, and self-host your URL management. March 2026.

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