URLGen AlternativesURL Shorteners and other similar apps like URLGen

URLGen is described as 'UrlGen is the smarter way to manage your links. Create clean, branded short URLs that build trust and boost clicks. With powerful real-time analytics, you’ll see exactly how your links perform—who’s clicking, where they’re coming from, and what’s driving engagement' and is a URL Shortener in the online services category. There are more than 10 alternatives to URLGen, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including SaaS, Google Chrome, Android and Chrome OS apps. The best URLGen alternative is bit.ly, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to URLGen are MagLit, y.gy, Shlink and TinyURL.

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  1. bit.ly icon
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    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.

    259 bit.ly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • iPad
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  2. MagLit icon
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    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.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  3. y.gy icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
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  4. Shlink icon
     11 likes

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

    160 Shlink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Self-Hosted
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  5. TinyURL icon
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    Transforms lengthy URLs into short, secure links with options to use branded domains, track link metrics, bulk create links via API, generate QR codes, manage and edit links through a dashboard, export analytics, apply custom aliases, and control privacy.

    216 TinyURL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
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  6. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. T.LY icon
     5 likes

    T.LY is a link management platform built to create short URLs. You enter a long web address and receive a short link that redirects to your original page.

    179 T.LY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  8. The multi-tool for Smart Linking your Content. Socxly will help you to build Clickable Social Cards, Call To Action Banners on third-party sites, Pixel Retargeting, and File and Post Sharing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Web Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. lightbee.io icon
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    lightbee.io is an AI form generator for dynamic and customizable forms. You can create your idea from an initial prompt and then adjust the outcome by chatting and asking for changes or simply use the "traditional" editor when that is the quicker way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Tiny.cc icon
     7 likes

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

    158 Tiny.cc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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