LinkShift AlternativesURL Shorteners and other similar apps like LinkShift

LinkShift is described as 'Programmable redirect and link-mapping platform for custom domains-rules, short links, analytics, and API, without editing CDN or server configs' and is a URL Shortener in the business & commerce category. There are more than 10 alternatives to LinkShift for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, SaaS, Linux and Mozilla Firefox apps. The best LinkShift alternative is bit.ly, which is free. Other great apps like LinkShift are YOURLS, Polr, TinyURL and Shlink.

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  1. bit.ly icon
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    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.

    228 bit.ly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • iPad
     
  2. YOURLS icon
     44 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.

    153 YOURLS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  3. 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.

    156 Polr alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • PHP
     
  4. TinyURL icon
     30 likes

    Transforms lengthy URLs into short, secure links with options to use branded domains, track link metrics, bulk create links via API, generate QR codes, manage and edit links through a dashboard, export analytics, apply custom aliases, and control privacy.

    191 TinyURL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
     
  5. Shlink icon
     9 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Get peace of mind when redirecting your domains without the burden of hosting them. We handle the redirecting process with full HTTPS support and API compatibility. Enter your domain names and we'll take care of the rest.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. T.LY icon
     5 likes

    T.LY is a link management platform built to create short URLs. You enter a long web address and receive a short link that redirects to your original page.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Opera
    • Microsoft Edge
     
  8. Tiny.cc icon
     7 likes

    Changes a big URL into tiny URL. With link editing and management after creation, detailed click statistics, QR Codes and much more!

    146 Tiny.cc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. tinu.be icon
     4 likes

    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

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10.  re:Director icon
     1 like

    A powerful, yet simple to use, self-hosted redirect service.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  11. Domain redirection, simplified.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  12. Re-Direction icon
     1 like

    An all-in-one platform—think Linktree + Bitly + SurveyMonkey—that lets you build a bio page, create/manage short or branded URLs, track performance, and create surveys from one place.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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