# Airbridge Alternative

> Replace Airbridge with Redirectly: better developer experience, clear pricing, pure Dart SDKs, and stronger deep linking. Compare features and migration.

- Canonical: https://redirectly.app/airbridge-alternative
- Site: [Redirectly](https://redirectly.app) — deferred deep linking for Flutter & React Native

Why developers choose Redirectly over Airbridge: better developer experience, transparent pricing, pure Dart SDKs, and stronger deep linking support. Complete feature comparison and migration guide.

## Why developers seek Airbridge alternatives

### Redirectly

**Focus:** Deferred deep linking and install attribution built for developers.

- Pure Dart SDK (no native code)
- Transparent pricing starting $24/mo
- Strong React Native support
- Developer-first architecture

### Airbridge

**Focus:** Enterprise attribution and deep linking platform.

- Comprehensive attribution stack
- Multi-touch attribution
- Enterprise support model
- Complex SDK integration

**The key difference:** Redirectly is a pure deep linking solution with transparent pricing and developer-friendly APIs. Airbridge is an enterprise attribution platform with complex SDKs and enterprise-only pricing. For developers prioritizing simplicity and cost-effectiveness, Redirectly is the better choice.

## Feature comparison

| Feature | Redirectly | Airbridge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deep linking | Yes | Yes |
| Deferred deep linking | Yes | Yes |
| Install attribution | Yes | Yes |
| Flutter SDK (pure Dart) | Yes | No |
| React Native SDK | Yes | Yes |
| Custom subdomains | Yes | No |
| AASA/assetlinks hosting | Yes | No |
| MCP Server | Yes | No |
| Privacy-first analytics | Yes | No |
| Real-time analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Free tier | Yes | No |

## Pricing comparison

### Redirectly

#### Free

$0

- 10k monthly links
- Basic analytics
- Community support

#### Starter

$24/mo

- 100k monthly links
- Email support

#### Pro

$80/mo

- Unlimited links
- Priority support

### Airbridge

#### Starter

Limited availability

Contact sales

#### Enterprise

Minimum commitment

$5,000+ /month

**Notes:** Airbridge focuses on enterprise customers with volume-based pricing. No transparent pricing model. Requires sales consultation.

### Cost comparison:

$24-80/mo (Redirectly) vs $5,000+/mo (Airbridge)

## Developer experience

### Redirectly approach:

- **Built by developers, for developers**—simple APIs, minimal configuration
- **Pure Dart SDK**—no native code overhead for Flutter apps
- **REST API first**—integrate anywhere without SDK bloat
- **Clear documentation**—migration guides and code examples

### Airbridge approach:

- **Marketing-first platform**—features designed for campaign teams
- **Complex SDK initialization**—native code required for full features
- **Enterprise support model**—sales-driven rather than self-serve
- **Long onboarding**—implementation services required

## Migration from Airbridge

### Step 1: Initialize Redirectly alongside Airbridge

Start with both platforms running in parallel. This allows you to validate Redirectly's behavior without losing Airbridge functionality.

```dart
// Flutter example
import 'package:redirectly/redirectly.dart';

void main() {
  runApp(MyApp());
}

class MyApp extends StatefulWidget {
  @override
  State<MyApp> createState() => _MyAppState();
}

class _MyAppState extends State<MyApp> {
  @override
  void initState() {
    super.initState();
    // Initialize Redirectly
    Redirectly.init(apiKey: 'your_api_key');
    // Keep Airbridge initialization
    // AirBridge.init(...);
  }

  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
    return MaterialApp(home: HomePage());
  }
}
```

### Step 2: Handle deep links with Redirectly

Replace Airbridge deep link handling with Redirectly's simpler API.

```dart
// Before (Airbridge)
AirBridge.handleDeeplink((deeplink) {
  if (deeplink != null && deeplink.values != null) {
    String page = deeplink.values?['page'] ?? '';
    navigateToPage(page);
  }
});

// After (Redirectly)
Redirectly.handleDeeplink((deeplink) {
  String page = deeplink.getParameter('page') ?? '';
  navigateToPage(page);
});
```

### Step 3: Validate and sunset Airbridge

Monitor deep link performance, compare analytics, then remove Airbridge SDK when confident.

```dart
// Check deep link resolution
Redirectly.getDeferredDeeplink().then((deeplink) {
  if (deeplink != null) {
    print('Resolved: ${deeplink.url}');
    // Log to your analytics
    analytics.logEvent('deeplink_resolved', deeplink);
  }
});
```

### Migration timeline:

- **Day 1-2:** Add Redirectly SDK, update iOS/Android config files (AASA/assetlinks)
- **Day 3-4:** Update deep link handlers, test all link types
- **Day 5-7:** Monitor analytics, validate deferred deep linking works
- **Week 2:** Remove Airbridge SDK, reduce build size

## Related

- [Redirectly vs Branch](https://redirectly.app/branch-alternative.md)
- [Redirectly vs Firebase](https://redirectly.app/firebase-dynamic-links-alternative.md)
- [Flutter Deep Linking Guide](https://redirectly.app/flutter-deferred-deep-linking.md)
- [React Native Deep Linking](https://redirectly.app/react-native-deferred-deep-linking.md)

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Airbridge stopping support?

While Airbridge continues development, many teams migrate to Redirectly for better developer experience, transparent pricing, and more focused deep linking capabilities.

### How do I migrate from Airbridge to Redirectly?

Migration is straightforward: initialize Redirectly SDK alongside Airbridge, update deep link handling logic, validate analytics, then remove Airbridge SDK. Typical migration takes 1-2 weeks.

### Does Redirectly have feature parity with Airbridge?

Redirectly covers core deep linking and install attribution features that most apps need. Redirectly excels in developer experience, pricing transparency, and pure Dart SDK support. For complex multi-touch attribution, Airbridge may still be needed.

### What about our existing Airbridge SDK integration?

Redirectly provides pure Dart SDKs (no native code overhead) and REST APIs. Most integrations migrate in 1-2 days. You can run both in parallel during transition.

### Can I use Redirectly and Airbridge together?

Yes, run both in parallel during migration. This lets you validate Redirectly works before fully sunsetting Airbridge.

### How much will we save switching to Redirectly?

Redirectly starts at $24/month vs Airbridge enterprise pricing ($5,000+/month). Most teams save 95%+ on direct platform costs.

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