Best Branch Alternatives Under $50 a Month (2026)

TL;DR: WarpLink is the best Branch alternative under $50 a month in 2026. It is free for 10,000 clicks a month, with deep linking, deferred deep linking, install attribution, and analytics on every plan, then $19 for 100K clicks and $49 for 500K. Branch Intro is $39 a month with 25,000 tracked clicks. Seven options are ranked below.

The 7 Best Branch Alternatives Under $50 a Month

1. WarpLink

WarpLink is link infrastructure for mobile teams: deep linking, deferred deep linking, install attribution, and real-time analytics in one SDK. Free is $0 for 10,000 clicks a month with no time limit. Starter is $19 a month for 100,000 clicks, and Growth is $49 a month for 500,000 clicks, so a growing app stays under $50 well past the volume where Branch Intro's 25,000 tracked clicks run out.

• Everything on every plan. Deep linking, deferred deep linking, install attribution, and analytics are on Free.
• Measured attribution. Of 309 matched installs, 303 went to the correct link (98.1 percent), Android Play Store matched 30 of 30, and same-network iOS matched 30 of 30. Attribution covers installs that follow a tap on a WarpLink link, in any channel. Full results: attribution accuracy.
• Four SDKs. iOS, Android, React Native, and Flutter, all at 1.1.1, MIT licensed, with zero third-party dependencies. See the SDKs page.
• A custom domain from $19. Free includes a custom domain trial, and paid plans include domains. On Branch, a custom branded domain starts at Activation Basics, $199 a month.
• No overage meters. Each plan has a click ceiling, and links on your app's own aplnk.to address never stop redirecting.
• Sub-10ms redirects and a free MCP server with 34 tools, listed in the Claude Connectors Directory.

2. ChottuLink

ChottuLink prices by monthly active users: Forever Free up to 25K MAU, Indie at $19 a month for 25K to 100K MAU, and Growth at $39 a month for 100K to 1M MAU. Links, clicks, and installs are unlimited, and the free plan lists deferred deep linking, real-time analytics, and a custom domain. SDKs cover Android, iOS, Flutter, React Native, and Unity. WarpLink adds a documented attribution cascade with measured results and MIT-licensed SDKs.

3. Detour

Detour lists Free at $0 for 1,500 clicks a month and Starter at $19 for 70,000 clicks, per its billing page. A custom domain starts on Scale at $79. Full marketing attribution is on its roadmap. At $19, WarpLink gives 100,000 clicks, a custom domain, and install attribution. See the Detour comparison.

4. Linkrunner

Linkrunner lists core attribution and deferred deep linking on its Free plan for the first 25,000 attributed installs, with no card. Growth is pay as you go, billed monthly per attributed install, so your bill rises with every install. WarpLink's click tiers are flat, and its Free plan has no install cap.

5. Kochava

Kochava lists Free App Analytics at $0 a month with 10K conversions, including SmartLinks for deep linking and QR codes. Paid plans start at $500 a month for Foundation, so the free plan is the only Kochava plan under $50. WarpLink's paid plans run $19 to $149. See the Kochava comparison.

6. Branch Intro

Branch Intro is $39 a month, where the 30-day trial lands you by default. It includes 25,000 tracked clicks, 500 links or QR codes, one app, deep linking, deferred deep linking, and last-touch attribution. It leaves out a custom branded domain and the Short Link API, and overage is $0.01 per click. At 200,000 clicks a month, that is $39 plus $1,750 on clicks alone, against $49 on WarpLink Growth. Every tier: Branch Pricing in 2026.

7. Airbridge

Airbridge Core is $40 a month and up after a 30-day trial, with 500K data points and $0.0001 for each extra data point. It lists deferred deep links, short links, QR codes, and attribution for Meta, Google, Apple, and TikTok ads. Growth is custom priced. WarpLink starts at $0 and has no data-point meter.

How We Ranked These Branch Alternatives

• Price transparency: the entry price is published and under $50 a month.
• SDK coverage: iOS, Android, React Native, and Flutter, and whether the code is open source.
• Deferred deep linking: included on the free or entry plan.
• Attribution: matches installs to a link, with a documented method.
• Analytics: real-time clicks and installs.
• Setup time: account to first working link.

Sources

Checked October 2026.

• WarpLink: pricing, attribution accuracy
• ChottuLink: pricing, chottulink.com
• Detour: billing
• Linkrunner: pricing
• Kochava: get started
• Branch: Intro, free trial, overages, Activation Basics
• Airbridge: pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Branch alternative under $50 a month?

WarpLink is the best Branch alternative under $50 a month. It is free for 10,000 clicks a month with deep linking, deferred deep linking, install attribution, and analytics included, and Starter is $19 a month for 100,000 clicks. Growth is $49 a month for 500,000 clicks, still under $50.

How much does Branch cost per month?

As of October 2026, Branch has no free plan. A 30-day trial settles at Intro, $39 a month with 25,000 tracked clicks. Activation Basics is $199 a month, and Performance or Engagement Basics are $499 each. Essentials and Enterprise are demo requests.

Is there a free alternative to Branch?

Yes. WarpLink is free for 10,000 clicks a month with no time limit and every feature included. ChottuLink is free up to 25K monthly active users, Detour is free for 1,500 clicks a month, and Linkrunner is free for the first 25,000 attributed installs.

Which cheap Branch alternative includes install attribution?

WarpLink includes install attribution on every plan, including Free, with a referrer, device ID, probabilistic match, and raw-signal cascade. In published tests, of 309 matched installs, 303 went to the correct link (98.1 percent). Linkrunner also lists core attribution on its free plan.

Does a cheaper Branch alternative still have a custom domain?

WarpLink includes a custom domain trial on Free and custom domains from $19 a month. ChottuLink lists a custom domain on its Forever Free plan. Branch requires Activation Basics at $199 a month for a custom branded domain.

Which Branch alternative has open source SDKs?

WarpLink ships MIT-licensed SDKs for iOS, Android, React Native, and Flutter, all at version 1.1.1, with zero third-party dependencies.

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Getting Started

Create a free account, register your app, create an SDK key, and add the iOS, Android, React Native, or Flutter SDK. The quickstart gets your first link live in minutes. Migrating from Branch? Follow the Branch migration guide.