Smart Links Built for Music, Not Link Management
Shorby (now Shor) is a link management and messenger shortcut tool. Artlink is built specifically for musicians with pre-saves, streaming smart links, and fan analytics.
Artlink or Shorby (now Shor): which should you choose?
Shorby (now Shor) is a general link-in-bio tool with no free plan — paid starts at $9/month. Artlink is music-specific and free to start: streaming smart links, Spotify and Apple Music pre-saves, and AI-generated visuals, with paid plans from $8.99/month. Musicians get purpose-built tools with Artlink; Shorby suits general businesses and creators.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Artlink | Shorby (now Shor) |
|---|---|---|
| Bio / Link-in-Bio Page | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-Save Campaigns | From $8.99/mo | No |
| Smart Links Across 8+ Platforms | 3 free, unlimited from $8.99/mo | No |
| Messenger Shortcuts | No | Yes |
| Music-Specific Fan Analytics | From $8.99/mo | No |
| Custom Domain Support | From $8.99/mo | Yes |
| Retargeting Pixels | From $8.99/mo | Yes |
| Multiple Theme Layouts | From $8.99/mo | Limited |
| Media Embeds | 1 free, more from $8.99/mo | No |
| Lifetime Pre-Save Subscriptions | From $8.99/mo | No |
| Link Scheduling | No | Yes |
Pricing Comparison
Artlink
Shorby (now Shor)
Why Musicians Choose Artlink Over Shorby
Pre-saves, smart links, and bio pages purpose-built for music — not general link management
Shorby has no free plan (only a 5-day trial) — Artlink lets you start free with a bio page and 3 smart links
Music-specific analytics show which streaming platforms your fans prefer
Lifetime pre-saves so fans auto-save every future release
Analytics and retargeting pixels help you optimize your music campaigns
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shorby good for musicians?
Shorby (now rebranded to Shor) is a general link management tool focused on messenger shortcuts and link pages. It doesn't have music-specific features like pre-saves, streaming smart links, or music analytics. Artlink is built specifically for musicians with all these features included.
Does Shorby have a free plan?
No. Shorby offers only a 5-day free trial, with paid plans starting at $9/mo. Artlink offers a free plan with 1 bio page and 3 smart links, with paid plans starting at $8.99/mo.
Can Shorby create music smart links?
Shorby can create short links and landing pages, but it doesn't auto-detect streaming platforms or aggregate music links across services. Artlink's smart links automatically detect your fan's preferred platform and redirect them — a feature designed specifically for music.
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