The GDPR-Compliant Alternative from Germany
Bitly is the market leader for link shortening, but problematic for EU companies: US hosting, cookies, and missing Schrems II compliance. Smoio offers the same features - hosted in Frankfurt, completely without cookies.
| Feature | Smoio | Bitly |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR Compliant | ||
| No Cookies | ||
| EU Hosting | ||
| Germany Hosting | ||
| Schrems II Compliant | ||
| No JavaScript Tracker | ||
| Public Tech Documentation | ||
| Custom Domains | ||
| API Access | ||
| Click Analytics | ||
| Geo Tracking | ||
| Device Detection |
Bitly hosts all data in the USA. After the Schrems II ruling, data transfer to the USA without additional safeguards is no longer GDPR compliant.
Bitly uses tracking cookies and JavaScript trackers. This requires a cookie consent prompt - and many users decline.
It's unclear exactly what data is collected and how long it's stored. A compliance nightmare for DPOs.
All data stays in the EU. No transatlantic data transfer, no Schrems II issues.
Smoio tracks clicks completely without cookies and without JavaScript. No cookie banners needed.
Public technical documentation explains exactly what we collect and what we don't. Perfect for your privacy policy.
Switch from Bitly to Smoio - set up in minutes, without compliance worries.
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