Comparison
Link Squeeze vs Dub
An impressive developer analytics panel that forgets the pixel
TL;DR
Dub is a beautiful, open-source tool built for SaaS startups who want to check deep city-level click analytics or read modern developer documentation. But for a performance media buyer, it's missing the most critical capability: it doesn't support retargeting pixels. Link Squeeze gives you clean link branding alongside the core pixel script engine required to scale paid channels.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Link Squeeze | Dub |
|---|---|---|
| Retargeting pixels | Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Google Ads | |
| Starting price | $10/mo | $25/mo |
| Branded custom domains | 5 domains (Starter) · Unlimited (Pro) | Yes. Developer configuration focus |
| Tracked clicks / month | 10k/mo (Starter) · Unlimited (Pro) | Varies by plan |
| Social preview control (OG tags) | ||
| Shopify integration | ||
| UTM builder | ||
| QR codes | Unlimited, customisable | |
| Link analytics | Country, device, browser, referrer | Extremely granular system, browser, and location metrics |
| Free custom domain | Free .link domain on Pro | Free .link domain on Pro |
Which should you choose?
Choose Link Squeeze if…
- You run paid ads on Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, or Google and want to build retargeting audiences from every link you share and not just website visitors.
- You're a Shopify or DTC brand sharing links in emails, bios, and influencer posts and want to pixel every click.
- You want full retargeting pixel support without paying enterprise pricing.
- You need control over how your links look when shared on social (custom OG titles, descriptions, images).
Choose Dub if…
- You are a technical product team that demands deep open-source code visibility and intends to self-host your redirect servers.
- You require extreme city-level and ISP-level analytical breakdown logs rather than paid ad pixels.
Frequently asked questions
Why should a paid ad marketer choose Link Squeeze over Dub?
Dub does not feature native retargeting pixel scripts for ad platforms like Meta or TikTok. If your goal is building lookalike audiences from outbound social sharing traffic, Dub cannot support your business goals. Link Squeeze handles this natively.
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