Simple-URL-Shortener Alternatives

Simple-URL-Shortener is described as '- url shortener written in php (with MySQL) with history by users with great javascript functions' and is an website in the web browsers category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Simple-URL-Shortener, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Linux, Mac and Windows apps. The best Simple-URL-Shortener alternative is Polr, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Simple-URL-Shortener are YOURLS, Shlink, adf.ly and Zero Width Shortener.

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  1. Polr icon

    Polr

     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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • Polr is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Simple-URL-Shortener.

    • Polr is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Simple-URL-Shortener.

    • Polr is Free and Open SourceSimple-URL-Shortener is also Free and Open Source
  2. YOURLS icon

    YOURLS

     42 likes

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

    141 YOURLS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Admin Panel
     
  4. Shlink icon

    Shlink

     9 likes

    A self-hosted and PHP-based URL shortener application with CLI and REST interfaces

    136 Shlink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. adf.ly icon

    adf.ly

     42 likes

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

    150 adf.ly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    Homepage
     
  6. Zero Width Shortener icon

    Zero Width Shortener

     4 likes

    Zero Width Shortener (abbreviated as ZWS) is a URL shortener that shortens URLs using spaces that have zero width, making them invisible to humans.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Zero Width Shortener screenshot 1
     
  7. Tiny.cc icon

    Tiny.cc

     7 likes

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

    133 Tiny.cc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Tiny.cc screenshot 1
     
  9. spread.link icon

    spread.link

     2 likes

    Share your music or podcast with one link easily to all major streaming platforms like Spotify, iTunes, Deeezer, YouTube, Apple Music, Tidal and more...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Deezer
    • YouTube
    • TIDAL
    • Spotify
    spread.link screenshot 1
     
  10. Linkfire icon

    Linkfire

     4 likes

    Use one link to automatically route fans to the music they love, in the apps they love. With more than 50 different music services supported, we make it painless to set up.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Linkfire screenshot 1
    Linkfire screenshot 2
     

    • Linkfire is the most popular commercial alternative to Simple-URL-Shortener.

    • Linkfire is Paid and ProprietarySimple-URL-Shortener is Free and Open Source
  11. za.gl icon

    za.gl

     2 likes

    Shorten your links and make money by sending traffic to your shorted link. It gives payment under 3 business days and it's payout rate is $100 per 10,000 views for publishers worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. smartURL icon

    smartURL

     1 like

    Globally redirect, track and manage all of your URLs for free.

    Device Aware Route your fans to the right music store based on their device type.

    iTunes Store Specific iOS and Desktop users are routed to their country-specific iTunes storefront.

    Tailored for Music Rebuilt from.

    71 smartURL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    smartURL screenshot 1
     
  13. Pygmy icon

    Pygmy

     1 like

    Pygmy: Open-source, extensible & easy-to-use URL shortener.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     

    • Pygmy is the most popular Mac alternative to Simple-URL-Shortener.

    • Pygmy is Free and Open SourceSimple-URL-Shortener is also Free and Open Source
  14. Clkim icon

    Clkim

     2 likes

    In today’s landscape, every company has become an online publisher. That’s why it’s important to optimize the way your brand gets discovered online.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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