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 Self-Hosted, Mac, Windows and Linux 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, T2M - URL Shortener and TinyURL.

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Google URL Shortener alternatives page was last updated Jun 15, 2018
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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.

    178 bit.ly alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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 Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  URL Forwarding
    3.  Custom URLs
    4.  HTTPS Support
    5.  Internet Explorer extension

    bit.ly VS Google URL Shortener

     

    • 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • PHP
    Polr screenshot 1

    Polr Features

    1.  Web-Based

    Polr VS Google URL Shortener

     
    Comments about Polr as an Alternative to Google URL Shortener
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    Positive Sep 11, 2017
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    quick and without registration

    Guest
    Positive Apr 6, 2018
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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

    129 YOURLS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Admin Panel

    YOURLS Features

    1.  HTTPS Support

    YOURLS VS Google URL Shortener

     
  5. 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.

    145 T2M - URL Shortener alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Top T2M - URL Shortener Features

    1.  Custom Domain
    2.  Dedicated IP
    3.  Password protected URL
    4.  Import CSV Data
    5.  Stats
    6.  Custom URLs
    7.  Export to CSV
    8.  REST API
    9.  Support for Multiple Users
    10.  Real-time analytics
    11.  Free SSL
    12.  Unlimited URLs

    T2M - URL Shortener VS Google URL Shortener

     

    • 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
  6. 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...

    151 TinyURL alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    TinyURL screenshot 1

    TinyURL Features

    1.  HTTPS Support
    2.  SSL
    3.  Encrypted Connection
    4.  QR Code Recognition
    5.  URL Forwarding
    6.  Custom URLs

    TinyURL VS Google URL Shortener

     
  7. Lstu icon

    Lstu

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    Let's Shorten That Url ! Lstu is an url shortener. Use instance like https://lstu.fr/, http://huit.re/ , https://frama.link/ or other, or install your own instance. You can personalize your short url.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Perl
    Lstu screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Web-Based

    Lstu VS Google URL Shortener

     
  9. 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!

    112 Tiny.cc alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Tiny.cc screenshot 1

    Tiny.cc Features

    1.  Custom URLs
    2.  URL Forwarding

    Tiny.cc VS Google URL Shortener

     
  10. 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.

    133 Rebrandly alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    Rebrandly screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Custom Domain
    2.  Customizable URLs
    3.  Customer Insights
    4.  Branding
    5.  HTTPS Support

    Rebrandly VS Google URL Shortener

     
  11. Akari Link Shortener icon

    Akari Link Shortener

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    Anime-themed URL shortener.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    Akari Link Shortener screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Link Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Opera extension

    Akari Link Shortener VS Google URL Shortener

     
  12. 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.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    BudURL Features

    1.  Custom Domain

    BudURL VS Google URL Shortener

     

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

    • BudURL is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle URL Shortener is Free and Proprietary
  13. 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.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Wurlie screenshot 1

    Wurlie Features

    1.  Earn Money

    Wurlie VS Google URL Shortener

     
  14. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Shorte.st screenshot 1

    Shorte.st Features

    1.  Paid time off tracking
    2.  Monetization
    3.  Earn Money

    Shorte.st VS Google URL Shortener

     
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