Privacy-Friendly WordPress Analytics Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Analytics
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Burst Pro
Burst Pro vs LinkCentral
Burst Pro wins 4 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Burst Pro | LinkCentral |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 8.4/10 |
| Starts at | $49/year (better) | $49.99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 200K+ (better) | 400+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Analytics | Analytics |
| Vendor | Burst Pro | LinkCentral |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Burst Pro if…
- Store owners tracking WooCommerce sales by traffic source
- Marketers tracking campaigns on WordPress sites
- You want the lower starting price
Choose LinkCentral if…
- Affiliate marketers managing many links
- Bloggers who track link clicks
Features
Burst Pro
- Revenue and sales tracking
- WooCommerce funnel analytics
- UTM and campaign tracking
- Referral source analysis
- Geographic insights
- Automated reporting
- Cookieless, locally hosted data
LinkCentral
- Custom short links
- Click analytics
- Dynamic redirects
- Conversion and goal tracking
- Link in Bio pages
- QR codes and UTM templates
Pros and cons
Burst Pro
- Free Burst Statistics plugin available on WordPress.org
- Cookieless tracking with data stored locally on the site
- 14-day free trial and 30-day money-back guarantee
- Plans cover 1, 5 or unlimited sites
- Pro features require a paid plan on top of the free plugin
- A WordPress.org support thread reports Burst visit counts run 15-25% below other tools
- Pricing page does not say which features differ between site-count plans
LinkCentral
- Free version is available on WordPress.org
- Custom slugs and page builder integrations for inserting links
- Lifetime license option for single or multiple sites
- 14-day satisfaction guarantee on premium plans
- Import and export tools for moving links between plugins
- Dynamic redirects, split testing, webhooks and advanced insights require premium
- Annual plans need renewal for updates and support
- Pricing page shows a limited-time Halloween code for 20 percent off any plan
Pricing plans
Burst Pro
Creator (1 site)Starts here
$49/year
1 site
- Revenue and sales tracking
- WooCommerce funnel analytics
- Automated reporting
Business (1 site)
$99/year
1 site
- Revenue and sales tracking
- WooCommerce funnel analytics
- Automated reporting
Creator (up to 5 sites)
$79/year
5 sites
- Revenue and sales tracking
- WooCommerce funnel analytics
- Automated reporting
LinkCentral
Premium 1 siteStarts here
$49.99/year
1 site
- All premium features
- One year of updates
- Lifetime option at $149.99 one time
Premium 3 sites
$99.99/year
3 sites
- All premium features
- One year of updates
- Lifetime option at $249.99 one time
Premium 10 sites
$164.99/year
10 sites
- All premium features
- One year of updates
- Unlimited-site lifetime option at $299.99 one time
Burst Pro vs LinkCentral questions
Is Burst Pro better than LinkCentral?
On our comparison Burst Pro comes out ahead on 4 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Burst Pro or LinkCentral?
Burst Pro starts at $49/year and LinkCentral starts at $49.99/year.
Can I get Burst Pro or LinkCentral cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
LinkCentral: The Ultimate WordPress URL Shortener with tracking
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49.99/year
- Category
- Analytics
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for LinkCentral