Polr AlternativesURL Shorteners and other similar apps like Polr

Polr is described as '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' and is a popular URL Shortener in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Polr for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, SaaS, Self-Hosted, Google Chrome and Windows apps. The best Polr alternative is Kutt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Polr are bit.ly, Dub.co, Fli.so and YOURLS.

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  1. Kutt icon
     73 likes

    Open source URL shortener featuring detailed analytics, custom domain support, API for link management, protection options, self-hosting, password controls, dashboard interface, privacy controls, and integration with third-party tools.

    126 Kutt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
     
  2. bit.ly icon
     212 likes

    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.

    218 bit.ly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • iPad
     
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    bit.ly vs Polr Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    The whole point of polr would be to have it hosted on your own site. It's open source.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • bit.ly is Freemium and ProprietaryPolr is Free and Open Source
  3. Dub.co icon
     34 likes

    Open-source link management offering analytics, free QR code generation for every short link, custom domains, advanced targeting options, team collaboration features, enterprise SAML SSO security, detailed reporting, and integration with existing workflows.

    104 Dub.co alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Fli.so icon
     12 likes

    Fli.so is a lightning-fast URL shortener built with SvelteKit and PocketBase. Clean interface, powerful features, zero complexity. Shorten, customize, and track your links with Fli.so. The easiest way to manage your links, all in one platform.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. YOURLS icon
     42 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.

    149 YOURLS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  6. MagLit icon
     11 likes

    MagLit is an encrypted and privacy respecting Link Shortener service that supports not only your regular website links but also Magnet Links which are extensively used to download and share torrents.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. 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
     
  8. y.gy icon
     14 likes

    y.gy is a modern link shortener and alternative to Bitly. Shorten Links. Make QR Codes. Analyze Traffic. Stop Bots. Do everything by API. No usage limits. Invite your team. Use your domains. Links live forever, if you want them to.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. adf.ly icon
     42 likes

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

    153 adf.ly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. 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.

    184 TinyURL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    TinyURL vs Polr Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Polr is software that you can host on your own server, TinyURL can't.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Best for replacing Goo.gl Web page needs changes, it is ugly

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • TinyURL is Freemium and ProprietaryPolr is Free and Open Source
    • TinyURL is LightweightPolr is not according to our users
  11. lightbee.io icon
     2 likes

    lightbee.io is an AI form generator for dynamic and customizable forms. You can create your idea from an initial prompt and then adjust the outcome by chatting and asking for changes or simply use the "traditional" editor when that is the quicker way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. Rebrandly icon
     16 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
     
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