v.gd AlternativesURL Shorteners and other similar apps like v.gd

v.gd is described as 'Simple and easy to use URL shortener. Displays a link preview page by default when someone visits one of the shortned URLs making it a safe option for users who want to know where a link goes' and is a URL Shortener in the online services category. There are more than 25 alternatives to v.gd, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Google Chrome, SaaS and Mozilla Firefox apps. The best v.gd alternative is Fli.so, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to v.gd are bit.ly, y.gy, Polr and TinyURL.

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v.gd alternatives page was last updated Apr 22, 2025
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  1. Fli.so icon

    Fli.so

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    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.

    64 Fli.so alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Fli.so screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Link Tracking
    4.  Custom Domain
    5.  Link and Click Analytics
    6.  Protected by Password
    7.  Password protection

    Fli.so VS v.gd

     

    • Fli.so is the most popular Web-based, SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to v.gd.

    • Fli.so is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to v.gd.

    • Fli.so is Freemium and Open Sourcev.gd is Free and Open Source
    • Fli.so is Privacy focusedv.gd is not according to our users
  2. bit.ly icon

    bit.ly

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    Shorten URLs from anywhere with bit.ly. Bit.ly allows users to shorten, share, and track links (URLs). Reducing the URL length makes sharing easier. Bit.ly is available as a website, as a bookmarklet, and as a robust and open API.

    175 bit.ly alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Plugin for Firefox Expand bit.ly links (and many other short links) on any web page to see page titles and links to bit.ly Info pages before clicking.

    bit.ly Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  URL Forwarding
    3.  Custom URLs
    4.  HTTPS Support
    5.  Internet Explorer extension

    bit.ly VS v.gd

     

    • bit.ly is the most popular Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to v.gd.

    • bit.ly is Freemium and Proprietaryv.gd is Free and Open Source
  4. y.gy icon

    y.gy

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    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.

    86 y.gy alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Landing page

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Link Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  URL Forwarding

    y.gy VS v.gd

     

    • y.gy is the most popular commercial alternative to v.gd.

    • y.gy is Paid and Proprietaryv.gd is Free and Open Source
    • y.gy is Lightweightv.gd is not according to our users
  5. Polr icon

    Polr

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • PHP
    Polr screenshot 1

    Polr Features

    1.  Web-Based

    Polr VS v.gd

     

    • Polr is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to v.gd.

    • Polr is Free and Open Sourcev.gd is also Free and Open Source
  6. TinyURL icon

    TinyURL

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    Are you sick of posting URLs in emails only to have it break when sent causing the recipient to have to cut and paste it back together? Then youve come to the right place. By entering in a URL in the text field below, we will create a tiny URL that will not break in email...

    149 TinyURL alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    TinyURL screenshot 1

    TinyURL Features

    1.  HTTPS Support
    2.  SSL
    3.  Encrypted Connection
    4.  QR Code Recognition
    5.  URL Forwarding
    6.  Custom URLs

    TinyURL VS v.gd

     
  7. Linklog icon

    Linklog

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    LinkLog is an URL Shortener and IP grabber that lets you see tons of info about a person just by telling them to press a link.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Linklog screenshot 1

    Linklog Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Link Tracking
    4.  No Coding Required
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking

    Linklog VS v.gd

     
  9. Akari Link Shortener icon

    Akari Link Shortener

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    Anime-themed URL shortener.

    105 Akari Link Shortener alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    Akari Link Shortener screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Link Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Opera extension

    Akari Link Shortener VS v.gd

     
  10. Blink - Link Shortener icon

    Blink - Link Shortener

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    Easy-to-host, SSO-integrated, CDN-powered link shortener (+decoupled analytics) for teams.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Link shortening

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Blink - Link Shortener VS v.gd

     
  11. Flink URL Shortener icon

    Flink URL Shortener

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    Flink is a simple, free, libre, and open source URL shortener built with love and an ASP.NET Core 8 Web API. Why yet another URL shortener, you might ask yourself? Well, because Flink has a unique feature set, and demands around scalability, simplicity, security, and...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
    Flink URL Shortener screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Integrated Spam Protection

    Flink URL Shortener VS v.gd

     

    • Flink URL Shortener is the most popular Mac alternative to v.gd.

    • Flink URL Shortener is Free and Open Sourcev.gd is also Free and Open Source
  12. Gull icon

    Gull

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    Gull is a url shortener inspired by an outdated and not maintained shorterner, mnml! Developer aeolyus brought new life in this project and is ready to use on the website or self hospitable with Docker.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Docker
    • YunoHost
    • Self-Hosted
    Gull screenshot 1

    Gull Features

    1. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    2.  Golang

    Gull VS v.gd

     

  13. tr1.in

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    Create and manage Shorten URLs from anywhere.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Home Page

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Link Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  URL Forwarding

    tr1.in VS v.gd

     
  14. Tiny.cc icon

    Tiny.cc

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    Changes a big URL into tiny URL. With link editing and management after creation, detailed click statistics, QR Codes and much more!

    108 Tiny.cc alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Tiny.cc screenshot 1

    Tiny.cc Features

    1.  Custom URLs
    2.  URL Forwarding

    Tiny.cc VS v.gd

     
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