YOURLS Alternatives

YOURLS is described as 'Set of PHP script that will allow you to run your own URL shortener, a la TinyURL/bit.ly' 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, Self-Hosted, Linux, iPhone and SaaS apps. The best YOURLS alternative is bit.ly, which is free. Other great apps like YOURLS are Fli.so, Kutt, Dub.co and Polr.

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YOURLS is a set of PHP script that will allow you to run your own URL shortener, a la TinyURL/bit.ly

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YOURLS alternatives page was last updated Apr 6, 2025
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  1. Veshort icon

    Veshort

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    URL shortener to create more reliable and trackable marketing links.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Veshort link analytics

    Veshort Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Link Tracking
    3.  Marketing Automation
    4.  URL Forwarding
    5.  HTTPS Support
    6.  Custom URLs

    Veshort VS YOURLS

     
  2. lightbee.io icon

    lightbee.io

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    lightbee.io empowers you to create pages with short links, forms and dynamic components and share them. Also add lightning-fast short links and dynamic QR codes with ease. Elevate your digital presence using innovative tools designed for seamless sharing, brand customization...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Homepage

    lightbee.io Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Link Tracking
    4.  Shortlinks
    5.  Page builder

    lightbee.io VS YOURLS

     
  4. LNKS.ES icon

    LNKS.ES

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    URL Shortener and Link Management Platform.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    LNKS.ES Features

    1.  URL Forwarding
    2.  Custom URLs
    3.  Bulk URL shortner

    LNKS.ES VS YOURLS

     
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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. 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 YOURLS

     

  7. ShortURL.ac

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    ShortUrl.ac is a free tool to shorten a URL or reduce a link. Use our URL Shortener to create a shortened link making it easy to remember.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    ShortURL.ac screenshot 1

    ShortURL.ac Features

    1.  HTTPS Support
    2.  Custom URLs

    ShortURL.ac VS YOURLS

     
  8. Linkly icon

    Linkly

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    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 linking and more.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Create beautiful, visual reports of your traffic.

    Linkly Features

    1.  Link Tracking
    2.  URL Forwarding
    3.  Geo Targeting
    4.  HTTPS Support
    5.  Built-in URL shortening
    6.  Custom URLs

    Linkly VS YOURLS

     
  10. UrlHum icon

    UrlHum

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    UrlHum provides advanced analytics data without ruining users experience and keeping their Privacy safe.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    UrlHum screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from November 2021.

    UrlHum Features

    1.  Custom URLs

    UrlHum VS YOURLS

     
  11. BudURL icon

    BudURL

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    BudURL has powerful link management features for business. Route links by device, date, time of day, location, and/or language. Unlike Bitly, all click data is 100% private. Also includes a robust API and advanced custom analytics at no extra charge.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    BudURL Features

    1.  Custom Domain

    BudURL VS YOURLS

     

    • BudURL is the most popular iPad alternative to YOURLS.

    • BudURL is Paid and ProprietaryYOURLS is Free and Open Source
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    adf.ly

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

    143 adf.ly alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Homepage
    Discontinued

    Adf.ly changed ownership to Linkvertise, and transferring all Adf.ly links to Linkvertise.

    adf.ly Features

    1.  Earn Money
    2.  Monetization

    adf.ly VS YOURLS

     
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    Shorte.st

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    Use shorte.st link shortener to make money online. We pay for each visitor to yourshort link.

    135 Shorte.st alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Shorte.st screenshot 1

    Shorte.st Features

    1.  Paid time off tracking
    2.  Monetization
    3.  Earn Money

    Shorte.st VS YOURLS

     
  14. Shorten.REST icon

    Shorten.REST

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    Shorten.REST Is The World's Best URL Shortening API. Discover The Most Flexible, Robust, Scale-able, Transactional, URL Shortening RESTful API. Start FREE!

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Shorten.REST screenshot 1

    Shorten.REST Features

    1.  Shortlinks
    2.  Custom URLs
    3.  URL Forwarding

    Shorten.REST VS YOURLS

     
  15. Slash Link Shortener icon

    Slash Link Shortener

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    Slash is an open source, self-hosted links shortener and sharing platform. It allows you to organize your links with tags, and share them with custom shortened URLs. Slash also supports team sharing of link libraries for easy collaboration.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Slash Link Shortener screenshot 1

    Slash Link Shortener Features

    1.  Link and Click Analytics
    2.  Bookmarks
    3.  Bookmarking
    4. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    5.  SQLite

    Slash Link Shortener VS YOURLS

     
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