Google URL Shortener AlternativesTop URL Shorteners and other similar apps like Google URL Shortener

Google URL Shortener is described as 'Shortens long links to make them easier for sharing. It is intended to be the stablest, most secure, and fastest URL shortener on the web' and is a popular URL Shortener in the online services category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Google URL Shortener, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone and Chrome OS apps. The best Google URL Shortener alternative is bit.ly, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Google URL Shortener are Polr, YOURLS, TinyURL and T2M - URL Shortener.

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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

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    • 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.
     
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    • Almost everyone thinks bit.ly is a great Google URL Shortener alternative.

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

    • bit.ly is the most popular free alternative to Google URL Shortener.

    • bit.ly is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle URL Shortener is Free and Proprietary
  2. Polr icon

    Polr

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    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.

    138 Polr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • PHP
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    Comments about Polr as an Alternative to Google URL Shortener
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    quick and without registration

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    It's the alternative of growth for Goo.gl as it's free an unlimited.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Polr is a great Google URL Shortener alternative.

    • Polr is the most popular Windows, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Google URL Shortener.

    • Polr is the most popular Open Source alternative to Google URL Shortener.

    • Polr is Free and Open SourceGoogle URL Shortener is Free and Proprietary
  4. YOURLS icon

    YOURLS

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    YOURLS is a set of PHP script that will allow you to run your own URL shortener, a la TinyURL/bit.ly

    134 YOURLS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Admin Panel
     
  5. 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

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. 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
     

    • T2M - URL Shortener is the most popular Mac alternative to Google URL Shortener.

    • T2M - URL Shortener is the most popular commercial alternative to Google URL Shortener.

    • T2M - URL Shortener is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle URL Shortener is Free and Proprietary
  7. Tiny.cc icon

    Tiny.cc

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    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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  9. Rebrandly icon

    Rebrandly

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    Rebrandly is the easiest way to create, share and manage branded links. We offer companies and individuals the possibility to brand and shorten the links they share using a specific domain name of their choosing.

    140 Rebrandly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
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  10. Shorte.st icon

    Shorte.st

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. BudURL icon

    BudURL

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    BudURL has powerful link management features for business. Route links by device, date, time of day, location, and/or language. Unlike Bitly, all click data is 100% private. Also includes a robust API and advanced custom analytics at no extra charge.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     

    • BudURL is the most popular iPad alternative to Google URL Shortener.

    • BudURL is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle URL Shortener is Free and Proprietary
  12. Wurlie icon

    Wurlie

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    Create your own Short Url Site now. The Wurlie PHP script comes with 100% source code, support and free updates.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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  14. Linkfire icon

    Linkfire

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    Use one link to automatically route fans to the music they love, in the apps they love. With more than 50 different music services supported, we make it painless to set up.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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