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 Short.io, Tiny.cc, Linkly and ShortURL.ac.

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bit.ly alternatives are mainly URL Shorteners, but if you're looking for QR Code Generators you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free + Customizable, Free + Custom URLs, Self-Hosted and Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to bit.ly.
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  1. Kutt icon
     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.

    128 Kutt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
     
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  2. Short.io icon
     6 likes

    White Label link shortener.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Web Browser
    • Google Analytics
    • Slack
    • Firefox
     
  3. Tiny.cc icon
     7 likes

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

    146 Tiny.cc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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  4. Linkly icon
     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)
     
  5. 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
     
  6. UrlHum icon
     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
     
  7. Hyperlink icon
     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
     
  8. CuttUs icon
     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
     
  9. 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
     
  10. shrtcode icon
     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)
     
  11. URLyte icon
     1 like

    Branded URL shortener with namespace organisation, click analytics, QR codes, and malicious URL detection — no custom domain required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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