BudURL AlternativesURL Shorteners & QR Code Generators like BudURL

Apps similar to BudURL include bit.ly, which has a free version. Other options are YOURLS, Useclick, Shlink and TinyURL. URL Shorteners like BudURL are a crowded field, with more than 25 alternatives for the web, Mac, Windows, Linux and iPhone.

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  1. bit.ly icon
     213 likes

    Enables fast URL shortening, custom back-halves, and branded domains, generates redirectable QR codes, supports bulk link management, advanced analytics, browser extensions, API access, social sharing, collaboration tools, and multi-channel use cases.

    266 bit.ly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • iPad
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  2. YOURLS icon
     47 likes

    Self-hosted solution for creating and managing short URLs on your own server, offering full data control, open-source code, analytics, detailed statistics, developer APIs, bookmarklets, plugin-based extensibility, tracking, custom URLs, and privacy features.

    171 YOURLS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  3. Useclick icon
     3 likes

    Privacy-first management platform offering branded short links, real-time cookie-free analytics, GDPR compliance, dynamic QR codes, geo and device targeting, A/B testing, link-in-bio pages, UTM builder, link expiration, password protection, and team collaboration.

    47 Useclick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. Shlink icon
     11 likes

    A self-hosted and PHP-based URL shortener application with CLI and REST interfaces

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  5. TinyURL icon
     31 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.

    222 TinyURL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
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  6. adf.ly icon
     42 likes

    Earn money for each visitor to your shortened links with adf.ly! Use a URL shortening service that pays.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
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  7. T.LY icon
     5 likes

    T.LY is a link management platform built to create short URLs. You enter a long web address and receive a short link that redirects to your original page.

    182 T.LY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  8. Shorte.st icon
     27 likes

    Use shorte.st link shortener to make money online. We pay for each visitor to yourshort link.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. 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!

    160 Tiny.cc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. tinu.be icon
     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 type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. phpShort icon
     2 likes

    Powerful, self-hosted URL shortener software to create, target, and track fully branded links, with custom domains, retargeting pixels, and advanced analytics.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • PHP
    • Laravel
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  12. T2m.io is another best URL shortener with branded links. It offers: Free amazing dashboard, UNLIMITED URL links with UNLIMITED clicks. Its also provides: Custom branded domain, full featured API, Bulk create via CSV Import & CSV exports, much more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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