Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux




SHLNK.IN is described as 'Shlnk.in is a next-generation link management tool built for creators, professionals, and businesses who demand more power at less cost' and is a URL Shortener in the business & commerce category. There are more than 50 alternatives to SHLNK.IN for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac apps. The best SHLNK.IN alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SHLNK.IN are Telegram, Element, Matrix and Jitsi Meet.




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.

LINE is transforming the way people communicate, closing the distance between family, friends, and loved ones for free.




WeChat is a complete mobile communication and private social networking app. Free, cross-platform, and full-featured, WeChat is the best way to keep in touch with everyone you care about.




A playful and interactive multimedia messaging app offering ephemeral photo and video sharing. Control view time, get alerts for screenshots, and engage with friends through gamified interactions and video calls.








The goal of Gajim is to provide a full featured and easy to use XMPP client. Gajim works nicely with GNOME, but does not require it to run. It is released under the GNU General Public License.



ChatSecure is a free and open source messaging app that features OTR encryption over XMPP. You can connect to your existing accounts on Facebook or Google, create new accounts on public XMPP servers(including via Tor), or even connect to your own server for extra security.




Snikket is an ambitious project to build a new kind of XMPP-based messaging platform.




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.




Pure instant messaging — simple, fast, secure, and synced across all your devices. One of the top 5 most downloaded apps in the world with over 1 billion active users.






