QuickPinMaker Affiliate Links vs Pretty Links
Pretty Links turns long addresses into short branded links and has a free version used on more than 200,000 sites. QuickPinMaker Affiliate Links is coming soon. Here is what each one states on its own pages, with sources and the date we checked.
By Ian Miller, reviewed by Ian Miller. Last checked November 7, 2026. QuickPinMaker Affiliate Links is coming soon and is not released.
At a glance
Competitor details come from the official pages listed under Sources and were read on November 7, 2026. Where a page did not say something, the cell says so instead of guessing.
| Feature | Affiliate Links | Pretty Links |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Coming soon. Not released yet. | Available now (Source 2) |
| Free version | No free version. It is not listed on WordPress.org. | Yes, Pretty Links Lite on WordPress.org: 200,000+ active installations, version 4.0.18, last modified October 21, 2026. Needs WordPress 6.5 and PHP 7.4 or newer. (Source 2) |
| Paid price | Included in Starter ($17 a month or $187 a year, up to 2 sites), Pro ($27 a month or $297 a year, up to 5 sites) and Business ($99 a month or $1,089 a year, up to 10 sites). Agency has custom pricing and up to 20 sites. Or buy it on its own as an add on; the add on price is shown at checkout. | USD, billed yearly. Beginner $99.60 a year (1 site), Marketer $149.60 a year (2 sites), Super Affiliate $199.60 a year (5 sites). Shown as special introductory pricing, normally $249, $374 and $499. Annual renewals are at full price. (Source 1) |
| Link prefix and redirects | Clean links on a prefix you choose (go by default). 301, 302 or 307, with optional query string forwarding. | Branded short links on your own domain with custom or generated slugs. 301, 302 and 307 redirects in Lite. (Source 2) |
| Click tracking | Clicks per link, per post and per day, with device type and country when your host sends it. No IP address is stored and known bots are not counted. | Click and unique click tracking, bot filtering, privacy controls and customizable click reports in Lite. (Source 2) |
| Broken link checks | A slow background check for broken links, links that send visitors to a store home page, and changed domains. Notice or weekly email. | Link Health Monitoring is listed as a Pro feature. (Source 2) |
| Product boxes | Single box, grid of boxes or comparison table, as an editor block or the qpm_box shortcode. Prices and images are what you type in. | Product Displays are a paid add on, listed with the Super Affiliate plan. (Source 1, 2) |
| Save to Pinterest button | Every product box can carry a Save to Pinterest button with a ready pin description. | Not stated on their site (Source 1, 2) |
| Import | Imports from ThirstyAffiliates, Pretty Links and Lasso Lite. Old addresses keep working. | CSV import and export in Lite. Import and Export Links on the Beginner plan. (Source 1, 2) |
| Other listed features | Scan for raw affiliate addresses in posts. Pinner can read links and clicks when your site is connected. | Pro: keyword and URL replacements, geographic, device and time targeting, link rotation and split testing, expiring links, categories and tags, QR codes. Add ons: Link in Bio, Splash Pages, UTMs, User Links, Developer Tools. PrettyPay Stripe links carry a 3% fee on the free version. (Source 1, 2) |
| Money back guarantee | Not stated yet | 14 day refund guarantee. The page also says you can change plans or cancel at any time. (Source 1) |
Prices and features change. This table is a snapshot from November 7, 2026, not a current price list. Check each official page before you decide. Pretty Links is a name that belongs to its owner. Quick Pin Maker is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pretty Links.
Who each one is for
Pretty Links
Site owners who want a widely used link shortener with a capable free version, and who may add paid features such as link health monitoring, QR codes, split testing and keyword replacements.
Affiliate Links
Bloggers who want product boxes with a Save to Pinterest button and a link manager made for affiliate sites that use Pinterest, and who can wait for a plugin that is not released yet.
Where Pretty Links is a strong choice
- A free version with 200,000+ active installations and click reports, bot filtering and privacy controls.
- A long list of paid features: link rotation and split testing, expiring links, device and geographic targeting, QR codes and link health monitoring.
- Add ons for Link in Bio, splash pages and UTM links that QuickPinMaker Affiliate Links does not offer.
- A stated 14 day refund guarantee.
Where Affiliate Links is different
These are things that exist in Affiliate Links today in our own code and plans, although the plugin itself is not released yet.
- Product boxes with a Save to Pinterest button are part of the plugin, not a separate add on.
- Click tracking stores no IP address.
- It works with Pinner, which can read links and clicks and prepare drafts for your approval.
- It is included in every paid plan, so one subscription covers the pin tools and the plugin.
Moving from Pretty Links
The Affiliate Links importer reads Pretty Links from your WordPress database. For each link it brings over the name, slug, destination and redirect type. Pretty Links addresses at the site root are kept as root aliases, so links already in your posts keep working. A dry run is available. Click history is not imported.
Sources and last checked
Last checked: November 7, 2026. Features and prices change, so confirm them on the official pages.
- Pretty Links pricing page: https://prettylinks.com/pricing
- Pretty Links on WordPress.org: https://wordpress.org/plugins/pretty-link/
Our side of the table comes from the QuickPinMaker plans and prices and the Affiliate Links plugin page.
More to read
- All affiliate link plugin comparisons
- QuickPinMaker Affiliate Links plugin
- Both WordPress plugins side by side
- QuickPinMaker plans and prices
- The free WordPress plugin for Pinterest
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- Affiliate Links vs ThirstyAffiliates: Fair Comparison
- Affiliate Links vs Lasso: Fair Comparison
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