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GoloLink vs Dub

Dub Alternative for YouTube Creators: GoloLink vs Dub

Dub is API-forward link attribution for modern teams. GoloLink is video-forward attribution for YouTube creators who need to know which upload earned the click.

Verified October 12, 2026

At a glance

Dub

Best for
Developers and startups building link + partner programs
Starting price
~$30/mo Pro
Free plan
Yes — ~25 links/mo
Standout
API + Dub Partners
Limitation
No native per-video YouTube model

GoloLink

Best for
YouTubers optimizing video-level click performance
Starting price
Free
Free plan
Yes — 10 videos / 25 links / unlimited clicks
Standout
Per-video click attribution
Limitation
No public API or partner payouts

Dub vs GoloLink: video attribution

Dub reports link-level clicks. GoloLink attributes each placement to the upload it lives in.

Why per-video attribution matters

Reusing the same affiliate or product link across several videos blends performance into one total. GoloLink tags each description placement so you can see which upload still converts.

GoloLink vs Dub

FeatureDubGoloLink
Links & routing
URL shortening
Custom domainPaid tiers
Geo / device targeting
UTM builder
Per-video click attribution–
Public APINo public API
Pages
Link-in-bio / foldersLimited
Shoppable Smart Picks–
QR codes
Analytics & attribution
Click analytics
Top-performing video insights–
YouTube description workflow–
Channel scan / import–
Conversion trackingPartners / analytics–
Affiliate / partner payouts (Dub Partners)–
Retargeting pixels––
Pricing & limits
Free plan (not just a trial)
Team seatsBusiness tierNo team invites yet
CSV exportPaidYes (Creator)

Links & routing

URL shortening

Dub
GoloLink

Custom domain

DubPaid tiers
GoloLink

Geo / device targeting

Dub
GoloLink

UTM builder

Dub
GoloLink

Per-video click attribution

Dub–
GoloLink

Public API

Dub
GoloLinkNo public API

Pages

Link-in-bio / folders

DubLimited
GoloLink

Shoppable Smart Picks

Dub–
GoloLink

QR codes

Dub
GoloLink

Analytics & attribution

Click analytics

Dub
GoloLink

Top-performing video insights

Dub–
GoloLink

YouTube description workflow

Dub–
GoloLink

Channel scan / import

Dub–
GoloLink

Conversion tracking

DubPartners / analytics
GoloLink–

Affiliate / partner payouts (Dub Partners)

Dub
GoloLink–

Retargeting pixels

Dub–
GoloLink–

Pricing & limits

Free plan (not just a trial)

Dub
GoloLink

Team seats

DubBusiness tier
GoloLinkNo team invites yet

CSV export

DubPaid
GoloLinkYes (Creator)

Pricing

Compare list prices and free tiers. Confirm live plans on each vendor site.

Dub

Free plan often cited at 25 links/month; Pro around $30/month and Business around $90/month for teams and higher limits—see dub.co/pricing/links.

  • Free~25 links/month$0
  • ProHigher limits and features~$30/mo
  • BusinessTeams and scale~$90/mo

Dub pricing and link caps evolve—confirm on dub.co.

Pricing as of 2026-10-12.

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GoloLink

Free plan with up to 10 videos and up to 25 unique links, full per-video attribution, and unlimited clicks. Paid plans scale video/link limits and unlock CSV export, custom domains, Bio Pages, and Growth-only features like dead-link monitoring.

  • Freeup to 10 videos; up to 25 unique links; Smart Picks included; no Bio page$0
  • CreatorHigher video/link caps; CSV export; 1 custom domain(s)See /pricing
  • GrowthUnlimited scale; Bio Pages; dead-link monitoring; app redirects; in-app-browser escapeSee /pricing

Exact paid prices and live quotas are on /pricing and can change. Feature flags follow the plan table.

Pricing as of 2026-10-17.

See full GoloLink pricing →

Who should stay vs switch

Stay with Dub if

  • Your product embeds Dub links via API across web and app surfaces
  • You run Dub Partners for referral commissions
  • Engineering owns link infra and Dub fits your stack

Switch to GoloLink if

  • You need per-video click rollups for description links
  • Channel scan and Smart Picks speed up YouTube workflows
  • You do not need partner payouts—just creator analytics

How to switch from Dub

No automated import — most creators scan their channel, recreate active links, and swap URLs gradually.

  1. List the Dub links you still use

    Export or copy the destinations (and click totals if you want a baseline) from Dub. Focus on links that still appear in video descriptions, bios, or Smart Pick-style pages.

  2. Scan your YouTube channel in GoloLink

    Paste your channel URL on the homepage - GoloLink finds product and affiliate links already in your descriptions so you are not starting from a blank sheet.

  3. Recreate active links and tag each to a video

    There is no automated one-click import today. Recreate the links you still need, tag each placement to the upload it lives in, and use custom aliases where branding matters.

  4. Swap URLs gradually and keep both running

    Update live and upcoming videos first. Keep Dub links alive on old uploads until you have swapped every reference - nothing breaks on signup day.

Who this comparison is for

YouTubers

See which upload actually drives clicks, not just which one got the most views.

Affiliate marketers

Know which specific video sends affiliate clicks instead of one blended total.

Review channels

Compare click performance across every product review you've published.

Tech creators

Track gear and software links across dozens of videos without losing which one converts.

Finance creators

Attribute every tool or offer link back to the exact video that sent the click.

Course creators

See which lesson or promo video actually drives enrollments, not just watch time.

Frequently asked questions

Dub is better if you are engineering link infrastructure with an API. GoloLink is better for per-video description-link analytics.

Sources: Dub pricing; Dub. Feature details verified 2026-10-12.

Plans

Core tracking on every plan, including Free.

Pick a plan when you outgrow Free - domains, exports and more capacity unlock as you grow.

In every plan, including Free

  • Per-video attribution
  • Smart Links
  • Smart Pick pages
  • Click analytics
  • Channel scan
  • Unlimited clicks

Free

$0/forever

No credit card needed

  • Up to 25 unique links
  • Track up to 10 videos
  • Unlimited clicks
  • Up to 10 Smart Pick pages
  • 1 Bio page

Creator

$9/month

or $90/year - 2 months free

  • Up to 250 unique links
  • Track up to 100 videos
  • Unlimited clicks
  • Up to 100 Smart Pick pages
  • 1 Bio page

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