7 Best Mobile Attribution Tools for Indie Developers in 2026

TL;DR: The best mobile attribution tool for indie developers in 2026 is WarpLink. It puts install attribution, deep linking, and real-time analytics in one SDK. The free plan covers 10,000 clicks a month with every feature, and paid plans run $19 to $149 a month with no sales call. Six other tools follow, checked October 2026.

The Seven Best Mobile Attribution Tools at a Glance

Indie developers need to answer one question quickly: which link, channel, or campaign produced this install? The tools below answer it at different price points and with different units, so the table shows the free plan and the entry paid price next to the unit each vendor bills.

1. WarpLink

Best for: indie developers and small teams who want deep linking, install attribution, and analytics from one SDK at one price.

WarpLink is link infrastructure for mobile teams. A tap on a WarpLink link is recorded as a click, and on first launch the SDK asks which click led to this install. The server walks four matching methods in order and stops at the first success: the Play Install Referrer on Android, the identifier for vendor on iOS, probabilistic matching on device signals, and raw device signals. Attribution covers installs that follow a tap on a WarpLink link, in any channel: social, ads, creators, email, QR codes, and referrals.

Of 309 matched installs in a published test, 303 went to the correct link (98.1 percent), with Android Play Store installs 30 of 30 and same-network iOS 30 of 30. Every condition is listed on the attribution accuracy page. No advertising identifier is used, so there is no App Tracking Transparency prompt.

Pricing is by clicks: Free is $0 for 10K clicks a month with deep links, deferred deep links, install attribution, and analytics all included. Starter is $19 for 100K, Growth $49 for 500K, Scale $99 for 2M, and Unlimited $149 with no click ceiling. Annual billing is 10 months for 12. Redirects run in sub-10ms, and links on aplnk.to keep redirecting even past a plan's click limit. SDKs are available for iOS, Android, React Native, and Flutter, all MIT-licensed with zero third-party dependencies. The dashboard, a REST API, a Zapier integration, and an MCP server with 34 tools put the same data wherever you work.

For an indie developer, that is the shortest path from "I shared a link" to "this link drove these installs." See install attribution, deferred deep linking, analytics, and the SDKs.

2. Linkrunner

Best for: teams that prefer to pay per attributed install.

Linkrunner lists a free plan of 25,000 attributed installs with no credit card and no calendar expiry, so the allowance runs out when it is used, not on a date. Growth is pay-as-you-go, billed monthly on attributed installs, and Enterprise is a custom quote. Deep linking and deferred deep linking are listed on every plan. Because billing follows installs, cost grows with the installs you attribute. WarpLink's free plan covers 10K clicks every month with no expiry, which gives an indie developer a recurring free allowance while links collect clicks and installs.

3. Tenjin

Best for: small teams that have started buying installs.

Tenjin lists an All-Inclusive Free plan at $0 with 2,000 conversions a month and $0.04 per additional conversion. Paid plans are $200 a month for 10,000 conversions, $400 for 25,000, $700 for 50,000, and $1,000 for 100,000, month to month. A conversion is an install attributed to a paid ad click, and organic installs are not charged.

4. Adjust

Best for: teams that want a recognized measurement vendor with a free entry plan.

Adjust lists a free Base plan for small independent developers, up to 1,500 attributions a month, with click and impression attribution and unlimited organic installs. Core covers up to 250,000 attributions and Enterprise above that; neither publishes a price. WarpLink publishes every price, from $0 to $149 a month, so a small team can plan a budget without a conversation. See the full Adjust comparison.

5. Kochava

Best for: teams that want a larger free conversion allowance with SmartLinks.

Kochava lists Free App Analytics at $0 for up to 10K attributed conversions a month, including SmartLinks for deep linking and QR codes. Foundation starts at $500 a month with 33K conversions. WarpLink's first paid step is $19 a month, and its free plan keeps deferred deep links and analytics in the same SDK. See the Kochava comparison.

6. Airbridge

Best for: mid-market teams that want published starter pricing.

Airbridge offers a 30-day free trial, then Core from $40 a month with 500K data points included and $0.0001 per extra data point, plus up to two third-party integrations. Core lists deferred deep links, short links, QR codes, and web-to-app banners, and mobile SDKs for Android, iOS, React Native, Cordova-Ionic, Unity, Flutter, Expo, and Unreal. Growth is custom priced. WarpLink has a permanent free plan rather than a trial and bills by clicks, which are easy to forecast from your own links.

7. AppsFlyer

Best for: teams that are scaling paid acquisition.

AppsFlyer has a free Zero plan for owned media, Growth at $0.07 per conversion after a Welcome Package of 12,000 free conversions in the first 12 months, and a custom-priced Enterprise plan that needs a demo. Its updated Zero plan does not include deferred deep linking. WarpLink includes deferred deep links on its free plan. See the AppsFlyer cost breakdown.

How We Ranked

We ranked each tool on what an indie developer feels first:

1. Price transparency. Is every price on a public page, with the billing unit shown?
2. Free plan. Is there a permanent free plan, and does it include attribution?
3. SDK coverage. Which mobile frameworks does the SDK support?
4. Deferred deep linking. Does a new user land on the right screen after install?
5. Attribution and analytics. Can you read which link drove each install in real time?
6. Setup time. How quickly can one developer go from signup to a first attributed install?

WarpLink ranks first because it scores on all six: a published price list starting at $0, four SDKs, deferred deep links and attribution on every plan, analytics in the dashboard, and a setup that takes minutes.

Sources

All checked October 2026.

• WarpLink: warplink.app/pricing, attribution accuracy
• Linkrunner: linkrunner.io/pricing
• Tenjin: tenjin.com/pricing
• Adjust: adjust.com/pricing
• Kochava: kochava.com/get-started
• Airbridge: airbridge.io/en/pricing
• AppsFlyer: appsflyer.com/pricing, Zero plan update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best mobile attribution tool for indie developers in 2026?

WarpLink is the best mobile attribution tool for indie developers in 2026. It combines install attribution, deep linking, and real-time analytics in one SDK, the free plan covers 10,000 clicks a month with every feature, and paid plans run $19 to $149 a month with no sales call.

Is there a free mobile attribution tool?

Yes. WarpLink is free for 10,000 clicks a month with install attribution included. Linkrunner includes 25,000 attributed installs, Tenjin 2,000 conversions a month, Kochava 10K conversions a month, Adjust up to 1,500 attributions a month on Base, and and AppsFlyer publishes a free allowance too. Prices checked October 2026.

How much does mobile attribution cost for a small app?

From $0. WarpLink charges by clicks, from $0 for 10K clicks to $149 a month with no click ceiling. Tenjin starts at $200 a month for 10,000 conversions, Kochava Foundation at $500 a month, Airbridge Core at $40 a month, and AppsFlyer Growth at $0.07 per conversion.

Do I need an advertising ID for install attribution?

No. WarpLink attributes installs with the Play Install Referrer on Android, the identifier for vendor on iOS, and probabilistic matching on device signals, so no App Tracking Transparency prompt is needed.

How accurate is WarpLink install attribution?

Of 309 matched installs in a published test, 303 went to the correct link (98.1 percent), with Android Play Store installs 30 of 30 correct. The full method and every tested condition are on the attribution accuracy page.

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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. Check pricing for the plan that fits your clicks.