Dub.co AlternativesURL Shorteners & QR Code Generators like Dub.co

Sites and apps similar to Dub.co include Kutt, which is open source with a free version. Other options are bit.ly, Fli.so, YOURLS and MagLit. There's no shortage of URL Shorteners like Dub.co, with more than 100 alternatives for self-hosting, Android, Windows, Linux and iPhone.

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  1. Kutt icon
     77 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.

    150 Kutt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
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  2. 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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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  3. Fli.so icon
     13 likes

    Fli.so is a lightning-fast URL shortener built with SvelteKit and PocketBase. Clean interface, powerful features, zero complexity. Shorten, customize, and track your links with Fli.so. The easiest way to manage your links, all in one platform.

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    • Self-Hosted
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  4. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  5. MagLit icon
     12 likes

    MagLit is an encrypted and privacy respecting Link Shortener service that supports not only your regular website links but also Magnet Links which are extensively used to download and share torrents.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  6. Beacons icon
     8 likes

    Create a free, beautiful, and highly customizable link in bio website with Beacons. Join over 2 million creators around the world and set up your easy-to-use link in bio site in minutes to build your brand, grow your audience, and monetize your content.

    224 Beacons alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. 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.

    46 Useclick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Polr icon
     77 likes

    Like everything else here, Polr is an open source and self-hostable web application. It's a fast and simple URL shortener with a robust API for using with command line applications.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • PHP
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  9. PeakURL icon
     1 like

    PeakURL gives you complete ownership over your links. Custom aliases, social previews, CAPTCHA-protected redirects, QR codes, analytics, API keys, the official CLI, location data, and dashboard updates are included.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  10. Pageloot icon
     29 likes

    Pageloot is a QR code platform built for marketing agencies and in-house marketing teams, trusted by 20,000+ companies across 110 countries, including DeLonghi, Starbucks, and Sumsub.

    204 Pageloot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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

    TinyX is a link sharing platform built for privacy-conscious users and teams. Create short links that self-destruct after a set number of clicks or a time limit — no trace left behind. Share files with AES-256 encryption via secure, expiring links.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    TinyX screenshot 1
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  12. y.gy icon
     14 likes

    y.gy is a modern link shortener and alternative to Bitly. Shorten Links. Make QR Codes. Analyze Traffic. Stop Bots. Do everything by API. No usage limits. Invite your team. Use your domains. Links live forever, if you want them to.

    131 y.gy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
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