ln -s AlternativesURL Shorteners and other similar apps like ln -s

ln -s is described as 'Or lns is link-shortener like goo.gl simple and clean design provides a quick way to shorten a link' and is a URL Shortener in the online services category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ln -s, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Linux, Google Chrome and Windows apps. The best ln -s alternative is bit.ly, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to ln -s are Catbox, Polr, YOURLS 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 ln -s.

    • bit.ly is the most popular free alternative to ln -s.

    • bit.ly is Freemium and Proprietaryln -s is Free and Open Source
  2. Catbox icon

    Catbox

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    Enjoy a 100% free file hosting with no ads, throttling, or download limits. Upload files up to 200 MB, keep them forever, and support NSFW content. Use an account to track your uploads, or stay anonymous.

    35 Catbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Catbox screenshot 1
     
  4. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • Polr is the most popular Windows, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to ln -s.

    • Polr is the most popular Open Source alternative to ln -s.

    • Polr is Free and Open Sourceln -s is also Free and Open Source
  5. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Admin Panel
     
  6. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. 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
     
  9. 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.

    147 adf.ly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    Homepage
     
  11. 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
    Shorte.st screenshot 1
     
  12. 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 Mac alternative to ln -s.

    • T.LY is Freemium and Proprietaryln -s is Free and Open Source
  13. 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
     
  14. 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 commercial alternative to ln -s.

    • T2M - URL Shortener is Paid and Proprietaryln -s is Free and Open Source
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