FwdTo AlternativesURL Shorteners and other similar apps like FwdTo

FwdTo is described as 'Dynamic, short URL generator, with options for sharing across social media' and is a URL Shortener in the online services category. There are more than 10 alternatives to FwdTo, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Chrome OS, Google Chrome, SaaS and Self-Hosted apps. The best FwdTo alternative is bit.ly, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to FwdTo are Dub.co, y.gy, MagLit and Shlink.

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  1. bit.ly icon

    bit.ly

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    Shorten URLs from anywhere with bit.ly. Bit.ly allows users to shorten, share, and track links (URLs). Reducing the URL length makes sharing easier. Bit.ly is available as a website, as a bookmarklet, and as a robust and open API.

    193 bit.ly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Plugin for Firefox Expand bit.ly links (and many other short links) on any web page to see page titles and links to bit.ly Info pages before clicking.
     

    • bit.ly is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to FwdTo.

    • bit.ly is the most popular free alternative to FwdTo.

    • bit.ly is Freemium and ProprietaryFwdTo is Free and Proprietary
  2. Dub.co icon

    Dub.co

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    Open-source link management offering analytics, free QR code generation for every short link, custom domains, advanced targeting options, team collaboration features, enterprise SAML SSO security, detailed reporting, and integration with existing workflows.

    85 Dub.co alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Dub.co screenshot 1
     

    • Dub.co is the most popular Open Source alternative to FwdTo.

    • Dub.co is Freemium and Open SourceFwdTo is Free and Proprietary
    • Dub.co is CustomizableFwdTo is not according to our users
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    y.gy

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Landing page
     

    • y.gy is the most popular commercial alternative to FwdTo.

    • y.gy is Paid and ProprietaryFwdTo is Free and Proprietary
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    Dub.co

    Open-source link management offering analytics, free QR code generation for every short link, custom domains, advanced targeting options, team collaboration features, enterprise SAML SSO security, detailed reporting, and integrat...

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  6. MagLit icon

    MagLit

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    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.

    83 MagLit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    MagLit screenshot 1
     

    • MagLit is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to FwdTo.

    • MagLit is Free and Open SourceFwdTo is Free and Proprietary
    • MagLit is Privacy focusedFwdTo is not according to our users
  7. Shlink icon

    Shlink

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

    130 Shlink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. TinyURL icon

    TinyURL

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    Are you sick of posting URLs in emails only to have it break when sent causing the recipient to have to cut and paste it back together? Then youve come to the right place. By entering in a URL in the text field below, we will create a tiny URL that will not break in email...

    164 TinyURL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    TinyURL screenshot 1
     
  10. Linkbreakers icon

    Linkbreakers

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    Linkbreakers is a QR Code tracking software that lets you create branded QR codes, update their destination anytime, and track scans with real-time analytics.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Live dashboard to see events
     
  13. T.LY icon

    T.LY

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    The best link management service to track, brand, and share short URLs in one simple click. T.LY makes long links look cleaner and easier to share! Add your own Custom Domains to personalize your brand!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    T.LY screenshot 1
     

    • T.LY is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FwdTo.

    • T.LY is Freemium and ProprietaryFwdTo is Free and Proprietary
  14. tinu.be icon

    tinu.be

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    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
    tinu.be homepage
     
  15. T2M - URL Shortener icon

    T2M - URL Shortener

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    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.

    154 T2M - URL Shortener alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    T2M - Dashboard
     
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