Linker AlternativesURL Shorteners and other similar apps like Linker

Linker is described as 'Simple web tool, for creating short URLs. It is similar to goo.gl, but it is simpler and it is run by an individual' and is a URL Shortener in the online services category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Linker, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Google Chrome and SaaS apps. The best Linker alternative is bit.ly, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Linker are adf.ly, tinu.be, cmpct.io and za.gl.

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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.

    201 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 Linker.

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

    • bit.ly is Freemium and ProprietaryLinker is Free and Proprietary
  2. adf.ly icon

    adf.ly

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

    149 adf.ly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    Homepage
     
  4. 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
     
  5. cmpct.io icon

    cmpct.io

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    You may have heard of projects like bit.ly where you paste a long URL and the service spits back a shorter one you can share with friends and colleagues. cmpct.io is a bit like bit.ly but it differs in a few ways...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    cmpct.io screenshot 1
     

    • cmpct.io is the most popular Open Source alternative to Linker.

    • cmpct.io is Free and Open SourceLinker is Free and Proprietary
    • cmpct.io is Privacy focused and Security-focusedLinker is not according to our users
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    za.gl

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    Shorten your links and make money by sending traffic to your shorted link. It gives payment under 3 business days and it's payout rate is $100 per 10,000 views for publishers worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Hyperlink icon

    Hyperlink

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    Link shortener that sends you push notifications when your links are clicked on.

    103 Hyperlink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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  9. Pygmy icon

    Pygmy

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    Pygmy: Open-source, extensible & easy-to-use URL shortener.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     

    • Pygmy is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Linker.

    • Pygmy is Free and Open SourceLinker is Free and Proprietary
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    Unitrim

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    Unitrim is a link shortener developed by the Unirises where users can earn real currency by just simply shortening URL, Unitrim helps you maximize the impact of every digital initiative with industry-leading features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Unitrim screenshot 1
     
  11. Shorten.REST icon

    Shorten.REST

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    Shorten.REST Is The World's Best URL Shortening API. Discover The Most Flexible, Robust, Scale-able, Transactional, URL Shortening RESTful API. Start FREE!

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Shorten.REST screenshot 1
     

    • Shorten.REST is the most popular SaaS alternative to Linker.

    • Shorten.REST is the most popular commercial alternative to Linker.

    • Shorten.REST is Paid and ProprietaryLinker is Free and Proprietary
  12. LNKS.ES icon

    LNKS.ES

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    URL Shortener and Link Management Platform.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  13. Bulk URL Shortener icon

    Bulk URL Shortener

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    Create short links, small URLs, tiny links, and redirect URLs with this free URL shortener and free link shortener. Bulk shortening tool and generator.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Bulk URL Shortener screenshot 1
     
  14. chl.li icon

    chl.li

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    chl.li is a URL shortener. A URL shortener. That's it. No tracking, no analytics. Just a URL shortener. Nothing more. If you want, you can choose to let a shorten link expire (5 minutes, 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, 6 months, 1 year).

    88 chl.li alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    chl.li user interface
     
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