URLCheck Alternatives

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 browser selector 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 Hurl - Choose a Browser, LinkSheet, Junction and Browser Tamer.

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  1. Don't like those tracking GET queries from the big brothers? Here, this app got your back.

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    • Android
     
  2. A default browser replacement for windows to let you pick your preferred browser on the fly.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
     
  3. BrowserSelector allows to dynamically select the browser to open links.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. OneURL icon
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    Want to transform long and cumbersome URLs into short, elegant links? OneURL is your answer! OneURL is a powerful URL shortener and QR code generator that will revolutionize your online experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  5. Clippy icon
     1 like

    Easily copy links directly from your device’s sharing menu, with built-in support for removing URL shorteners and tracking parameters for a cleaner, more secure link experience.

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. Switchbar icon
     3 likes

    Any time you click on a web link outside of a browser, Switchbar will prompt you to choose which browser, browser profile or email client to open that link with.

    34 Switchbar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Browsers icon
     3 likes

    Pops up a small browser selection dialog when opening a link from an app (except a browser). Supports profiles for most browsers and also containers for Firefox.

    33 Browsers alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. TrackerZapper icon
     3 likes

    TrackerZapper is a Mac app that sits in your menubar and silently removes tracking parameters from any links you copy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Finicky icon
     8 likes

    A macOS app for creating rules that decide which browser is opened for every link that would open the default browser. Open Facebook in one browser, and Trello in another. Or Spotify links in the Spotify client. Or whatever URL in whatever app!.

    29 Finicky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. BrowserPicker icon
     3 likes

    BrowserPicker is a tool which lets you pick which browser a web link (such as in an email) opens in.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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