URLCheck AlternativesURL Cleaners and other similar apps like URLCheck

URLCheck is described as 'Acts as an intermediary when opening url links, allowing, among other things: to remove trackers, affiliate links, unnecessary elements, facilitating link sharing, protecting against certain phishing techniques and many more…' and is a URL Cleaner in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to URLCheck for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, Linux and F-Droid apps. The best URLCheck alternative is ClearURLs, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like URLCheck are LinkSheet, Hurl - Choose a Browser, Velja and Browser Tamer.

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  1. ClearURLs icon
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    This extension will automatically remove tracking elements from URLs to help protect your privacy when browse through the Internet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
     
    • ClearURLs is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to URLCheck.

    • ClearURLs is Free and Open SourceURLCheck is also Free and Open Source
    • ClearURLs is LightweightURLCheck is not according to our users
  2. LinkSheet icon
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    • Set preferred browser: Always list all browsers, only list native apps, always list selected browser, only list whitelisted browsers
    30 LinkSheet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • LinkSheet is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to URLCheck.

    • LinkSheet is Free and Open SourceURLCheck is also Free and Open Source
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    Sometimes you might want to open a link in a browser of your choice, instead of the default one. Hurl is used to let you choose the browser everytime you click a link (links outside of browser). So naturally, It acts as default browser to do that.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Hurl - Choose a Browser is the most popular Windows alternative to URLCheck.

    • Hurl - Choose a Browser is Free and Open SourceURLCheck is also Free and Open Source
    • Hurl - Choose a Browser is Customizable and LightweightURLCheck is not according to our users
  4. Velja icon
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    Open links in a specific browser or a matching native app. Easily switch between browsers.

    36 Velja alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Velja is the most popular Mac alternative to URLCheck.

    • Velja is the most popular commercial alternative to URLCheck.

    • Velja is Paid and ProprietaryURLCheck is Free and Open Source
    • Velja is LightweightURLCheck is not according to our users
  5. Browser Tamer icon
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    Makes correct URLs open in browsers you want instead of the system defaults. Supports all major browsers and allows adding custom ones.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Junction icon
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    Choose the application to open files and links.

    28 Junction alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
    • Junction is the most popular Linux alternative to URLCheck.

    • Junction is Free and Open SourceURLCheck is also Free and Open Source
    • Junction is LightweightURLCheck is not according to our users
  7. Browserosaurus icon
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    Browserosaurus is an open-source (MIT license), Electron-based app for macOS. It works by setting itself as the default browser; any clicked links in non-browser apps are now sent to Browserosaurus where it’ll present you with a menu of all your installed browsers.

    30 Browserosaurus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Cleans tracking parameters from URLs and QR codes for private sharing, unmasks shortened links to show final destination, integrates with macOS Shortcuts, ensures data stays on-device, ad-free, supports hundreds of popular sites, and requires no user data collection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Clean Links - QR & Link Safety is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to URLCheck.

    • Clean Links - QR & Link Safety is Free and ProprietaryURLCheck is Free and Open Source
    • Clean Links - QR & Link Safety is LightweightURLCheck is not according to our users
  9. Browser Select icon
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    Browser Select is a utility to dynamically select the browser you want instead of just having one default for all links. similar to the prompt in android to choose a browser when a link in a non-browser app is clicked/touched.

    33 Browser Select alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Take back control of your browsing experience. Trackless Links Pro is the universal Safari extension for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that removes tracking parameters, enables custom redirects, and gives you control over website behaviors.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
     
  11. Neat URL icon
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    Neat URL cleans URLs, removing parameters such as Google Analytics' utm parameters.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
    • Neat URL is the most popular Web-based alternative to URLCheck.

    • Neat URL is Free and Open SourceURLCheck is also Free and Open Source
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    A default browser replacement for windows to let you pick your preferred browser on the fly.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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