smartURL AlternativesURL Shorteners and other similar apps like smartURL

Sites and apps similar to smartURL include bit.ly, which has a free version. Other options are YOURLS, Polr, Shlink and TinyURL. You're spoiled for choice with URL Shorteners like smartURL: we list more than 50 alternatives for self-hosting, Mac, Windows, Linux and iPhone.

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  1. bit.ly icon

    bit.ly

     213 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.

    266 bit.ly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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  2. YOURLS icon

    YOURLS

     47 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.

    171 YOURLS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
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  4. Polr icon

    Polr

     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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • PHP
    Polr screenshot 1
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  5. Ad
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    Linkly

    Linkly is a tool to help affiliate marketers track clicks and improve revenues. Links supports click tracking, link cloaking, iPhone & Android app store redirection, geotargeting, retargeting, on site linkify words, automatic...

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  6. Shlink icon

    Shlink

     11 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
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  7. TinyURL icon

    TinyURL

     31 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.

    222 TinyURL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
    TinyURL screenshot 1
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  9. adf.ly icon

    adf.ly

     42 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    Homepage
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  10. To8 - Anonymous Redirect Links icon

    To8 - Anonymous Redirect Links

     Like

    Generate anonymous redirect links with a strict no-referrer policy. Protect privacy, hide referrer information, and keep your visitors safe online.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Clean modern webpage preview with a clear hero section, concise info blocks, and a professional, user-friendly layout.
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  11. PUSH.fm icon

    PUSH.fm

     1 like

    PUSH.fm is an all-in-one social marketing platform that gives musicians, content creators and brands powerful tools to promote their content & grow their social following. PUSH is completely free to use and easy to navigate, with all of our tools being customisable to suit...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    PUSH.fm screenshot 1
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  13. T.LY icon

    T.LY

     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.

    182 T.LY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    T.LY screenshot 1
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  14. MelodyLane icon

    MelodyLane

     Like

    MelodyLane is a modern, privacy-conscious music smart-link platform built by artists for artists. Designed specifically for independent musicians, producers, managers, and indie labels, MelodyLane replaces outdated, cluttered link-in-bio trees with sleek, responsive release...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    MelodyLane screenshot 1
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  15. Fbloc icon

    Fbloc

     1 like

    A native menu bar app that lets you save, organize, and instantly reuse snippets and URLs without breaking your flow.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Global
    Fbloc screenshot 1
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