Free bit.ly Alternatives Filtered by 'Custom URLs'

The best free alternative to bit.ly is Kutt, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to bit.ly and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to bit.ly are TinyURL, Short.io, Tiny.cc and Linkly.

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  1. Kutt icon

    Kutt

     73 likes

    Open source URL shortener featuring detailed analytics, custom domain support, API for link management, protection options, self-hosting, password controls, dashboard interface, privacy controls, and integration with third-party tools.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
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    Kutt vs bit.ly Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Online platform, lets you add custom URL, remove old links, and provides support for QR code.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Konf
    Positive
    1

    Compared to bit.ly with Kutt you can delete your links or change its destination without any restrictions. That's cool!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Kutt is Freemium and Open Sourcebit.ly is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Kutt is Lightweightbit.ly is not according to our users
  2. TinyURL icon

    TinyURL

     30 likes

    Transforms lengthy URLs into short, secure links with options to use branded domains, track link metrics, bulk create links via API, generate QR codes, manage and edit links through a dashboard, export analytics, apply custom aliases, and control privacy.

    189 TinyURL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    TinyURL vs bit.ly Comments
    24isthename
    Positive
    0

    It's free, gets the job done, and doesn't force me to sign up.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • TinyURL is Freemium and Proprietarybit.ly is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • TinyURL is Lightweightbit.ly is not according to our users
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    Linkly

    Linkly is a tool to help affiliate marketers track clicks and improve revenues. Links supports click tracking, link cloaking, iPhone & Android app store redirection, geotargeting, retargeting, on site linkify words, automatic...

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  6. Tiny.cc icon

    Tiny.cc

     7 likes

    Changes a big URL into tiny URL. With link editing and management after creation, detailed click statistics, QR Codes and much more!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Tiny.cc vs bit.ly Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    only other with customizable URLs

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Tiny.cc is Free and Proprietarybit.ly is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Linkly icon

    Linkly

     3 likes

    Linkly is a tool to help affiliate marketers track clicks and improve revenues. Links supports click tracking, link cloaking, iPhone & Android app store redirection, geotargeting, retargeting, on site linkify words, automatic linking and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Create beautiful, visual reports of your traffic.
     
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    ShortURL.ac

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    ShortUrl.ac is a free tool to shorten a URL or reduce a link. Use our URL Shortener to create a shortened link making it easy to remember.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. UrlHum icon

    UrlHum

     2 likes

    UrlHum provides advanced analytics data without ruining users experience and keeping their Privacy safe.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. Hyperlink icon

    Hyperlink

     2 likes

    Link shortener that sends you push notifications when your links are clicked on.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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  12. CuttUs icon

    CuttUs

     1 like

    Cut your links, into MUCH shorter ones and make money very easily, Specialize them if you want to, Just one click to go..!!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  13. ML.TC - URL-Shortener icon

    ML.TC - URL-Shortener

     1 like

    A flexible and easy to use URL-Shortener, which also allows you to use subdomains (like test.ml.tc) in addition to the normal format (ml.tc/test), has a simple account system and extensive statistics.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    The new user interface
     
  14. shrtcode icon

    shrtcode

     3 likes

    Make your long links shorter, prettier & better to remember with this free URL Shortener!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  15. tinu.be icon

    tinu.be

     4 likes

    tinu.be is a open-source url shortener and QR Code generator with all main features totally free and open for community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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