Review · Sep 2026

Shorby

A link-in-bio tool with messenger-style design and retargeting.

From $15/moFounded 2017Wilmington, USAlink in bioData verified · Sep 2026
Our score
7.8/10
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Overview

Shorby is a performance-marketer's link page: retargeting pixels, messenger-style layouts, no free tier. It is not for creators who wanted a pretty bio. It is for people running paid social who need the bio URL to feed ads. If Meta ads are how you acquire customers, a pixel on the bio link is more valuable than another template pack. Pair it with a real store if you sell — do not expect events and gift cards the way Paage treats them as first-class.

Who it is for

Media buyers and small businesses who already think in pixels, audiences and ROAS.

Who should skip it

Organic creators, anyone who needs a free plan, or anyone looking for a native store and ESP.

What is different

Shorby leans into retargeting and a chat-like page. Pricing starts around $15/mo. If Meta ads are how you acquire customers, a pixel on the bio link is more valuable than another template pack.

Where it loses

No free tier, niche UX, not a creator OS. Pair it with a real store if you sell. Do not expect events and gift cards the way Paage treats them as first-class.

Pricing in practice

Rocket around $15/mo and Pro around $29/mo. There is no free tier to test pixels on a hobby page. If you are not running ads, you are paying for a feature you will not use — pick Linktree or Paage instead.

Pricing

Tiers below were re-checked in Sep 2026. Platform packaging moves — open the vendor pricing page before you budget. Processor fees (Stripe or equivalent) are separate from any platform cut.

Rocket
$15/mo
  • Retargeting pixels
  • 3 pages
  • Messenger-style layouts
Pro
$29/mo
  • More pages
  • Advanced analytics
  • Pixels

Pros

  • Retargeting pixels built in
  • Distinctive messenger-style layouts
  • Useful when paid social is the acquisition channel

Cons

  • No free tier
  • Niche UX — not a pretty creator bio
  • Not a checkout OS; plan on Shopify or Paage for actual sales

FAQ

Does Shorby include a store?
It is a link and tracking surface, not a checkout OS. Plan on Shopify or Paage for actual sales.
Who should skip Shorby?
Organic creators, anyone who needs a free plan, and anyone shopping for a pretty bio. This is a paid-social tool.
Is Shorby a Linktree alternative?
Only if the reason you searched was retargeting, not design or selling. See our Linktree alternatives guide for the other jobs.

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