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spoo.me alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave spoo.me: no business support or SLA, and few team features. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces spoo.me, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Kutt currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Kutt logoKuttOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted, Browser extension4 of 466.5
2Shlink logoShlinkOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web5 of 562.6
3YOURLS logoYOURLSOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web5 of 559.6
4Dub logoDubFree plan + paidYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 555.3
5TinyURL logoTinyURLFree plan + paidNoWeb, Browser extension0 of 046.7
  1. Kutt logo

    1. KuttTop pick

    Best for: Developers who want a modern, self-hostable shortener with custom domains and an API

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, Browser extension

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from spoo.me

    Another open-source shortener with custom domains and a hosted version.

    Pros

    • Free and MIT-licensed
    • Clean modern interface
    • Free custom domains and an API
    • Hosted instance or self-host with Docker

    Cons

    • Volunteer-run with no support guarantees
    • Limited team and marketing features
    • Old kutt.it domain is unofficial, which confuses users
    Visit Kutt Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kutt a good spoo.me alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Custom domains
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kutt.to(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kutt.to(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kutt.to(opens source in a new tab)
  2. YOURLS logo

    3. YOURLS

    Best for: People with PHP hosting who want a free, extensible shortener on their own domain

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from spoo.me

    The long-standing PHP self-hosted shortener with plugins.

    Pros

    • Free and MIT-licensed
    • Large plugin ecosystem
    • Runs on standard PHP hosting
    • API and bookmarklets

    Cons

    • Dated default interface
    • Many features rely on third-party plugins
    • You handle updates and security
    Visit YOURLS Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is YOURLS a good spoo.me alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free and open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026yourls.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Features
    Bookmarklets, API, stats
    Checked Oct 25, 2026yourls.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Plugins
    Dozens of plugins
    Checked Oct 25, 2026yourls.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Since
    2009
    Checked Oct 25, 2026yourls.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Dub logo

    4. Dub

    Best for: Startups and growth teams that want short links tied to conversions, with an open codebase

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from spoo.me

    Open source with a commercial hosted service and team features.

    Pros

    • Open source with a self-hosting guide
    • Conversion tracking and attribution
    • Modern API, SDKs and webhooks
    • Free plan to start

    Cons

    • Self-hosting depends on several third-party services
    • Conversion features only on higher plans
    • More platform than casual users need
    Visit Dub Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Dub a good spoo.me alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    $0 forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dub.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $30/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dub.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dub.co(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    AGPL-3.0 (core)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Documented
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dub.co(opens source in a new tab)
  4. TinyURL logo

    5. TinyURL

    Best for: Anyone who needs a quick short link without signing up

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    46.7

    score / 100

    Why switch from spoo.me

    The classic free shortener if you don't need open source.

    Pros

    • Shorten links instantly without an account
    • Custom aliases on the free tier
    • Long track record

    Cons

    • Analytics and branding need a paid plan
    • Smaller integration ecosystem than Bitly
    • Generic short domains can trigger spam filters
    Visit TinyURL Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is TinyURL a good spoo.me alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 0 verified

    No sourced facts yet.

The best spoo.me alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Kutt logo

Best spoo.me alternative for most people

Kutt

Another open-source shortener with custom domains and a hosted version.

Shlink logo

Best spoo.me alternative for a free option

Shlink

Self-hosted with a polished web client and strong CLI.

Dub logo

Best spoo.me alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Dub

Open source with a commercial hosted service and team features.

YOURLS logo

Best spoo.me alternative for open source

YOURLS

The long-standing PHP self-hosted shortener with plugins.

Kutt logo

Best spoo.me alternative for self-hosting

Kutt

Another open-source shortener with custom domains and a hosted version.

TinyURL logo

Best spoo.me alternative for working in the browser

TinyURL

The classic free shortener if you don't need open source.

spoo.me alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to spoo.me?

Kutt ranks first right now. Another open-source shortener with custom domains and a hosted version. Shlink and YOURLS follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to spoo.me?

Yes. Kutt (open source), Shlink (open source), YOURLS (open source) and Dub (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to spoo.me?

Yes: Kutt, Shlink, YOURLS and Dub. Kutt, Shlink and YOURLS can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from spoo.me?

The complaints we hear most: no business support or SLA; few team features; custom-domain use requires self-hosting.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces spoo.me, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.