YOURLS AlternativesURL Shorteners and other similar apps like YOURLS

YOURLS is described as 'Self-hosted tool for URL shortening with open-source code, data privacy, analytics, click tracking, plug-in architecture, APIs, and user customization' and is a URL Shortener in the online services category. There are more than 100 alternatives to YOURLS for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, SaaS, Self-Hosted, Google Chrome and Windows apps. The best YOURLS alternative is Kutt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like YOURLS are bit.ly, Dub.co, Fli.so and Polr.

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  1. Kutt icon
     73 likes

    Open source URL shortener featuring detailed analytics, custom domain support, API for link management, protection options, self-hosting, password controls, dashboard interface, privacy controls, and integration with third-party tools.

    126 Kutt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
     
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    Kutt vs YOURLS Comments
    viktordw
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    This warning should be removed, the website is working properly. There were a few downtimes, but now they have a large community and the project is actively developed. Keep in mind that it's open source, and you can easily deploy it to your own server or VPS.

    • Kutt is Freemium and Open SourceYOURLS is Free and Open Source
  2. bit.ly icon
     212 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.

    218 bit.ly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • iPad
     
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    bit.ly vs YOURLS Comments
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    Negative
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    bit.ly is a service not hostable platform

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • bit.ly is Freemium and ProprietaryYOURLS is Free and Open Source
  3. Dub.co icon
     34 likes

    Open-source link management offering analytics, free QR code generation for every short link, custom domains, advanced targeting options, team collaboration features, enterprise SAML SSO security, detailed reporting, and integration with existing workflows.

    104 Dub.co alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Fli.so icon
     12 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Polr icon
     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.

    152 Polr alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • PHP
     
  6. MagLit icon
     11 likes

    MagLit is an encrypted and privacy respecting Link Shortener service that supports not only your regular website links but also Magnet Links which are extensively used to download and share torrents.

    Cost / License

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. y.gy icon
     14 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Shlink icon
     9 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
     
  9. Beacons icon
     8 likes

    Create a free, beautiful, and highly customizable link in bio website with Beacons. Join over 2 million creators around the world and set up your easy-to-use link in bio site in minutes to build your brand, grow your audience, and monetize your content.

    153 Beacons alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. LinkTracker icon
     3 likes

    LinkTracker is a web application to shorten, manage and track link performance. It's targeted at digital marketers looking to optimize their online campaigns.

    73 LinkTracker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Rebrandly icon
     16 likes

    Rebrandly is the easiest way to create, share and manage branded links. We offer companies and individuals the possibility to brand and shorten the links they share using a specific domain name of their choosing.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
     
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