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TinyURL alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave TinyURL: analytics and branding need a paid plan, and smaller integration ecosystem than Bitly. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces TinyURL, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Bitly currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1spoo.me logospoo.meOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted, Browser extension4 of 459.6
2Dub logoDubFree plan + paidYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 557.2
3Kutt logoKuttOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted, Browser extension4 of 455.3
  1. spoo.me logo

    1. spoo.meTop pick

    Best for: Developers who want a free, open-source shortener with analytics and an API

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, Browser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from TinyURL

    Open-source and free, with click analytics and no sign-up required.

    Pros

    • Free with no sign-up needed
    • Detailed click analytics included
    • Open source under AGPL-3.0
    • Many official clients and SDKs

    Cons

    • No business support or SLA
    • Few team features
    • Custom-domain use requires self-hosting
    Visit spoo.me 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 spoo.me a good TinyURL alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sign-up
    Not required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026spoo.me(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    API-first REST core
    Checked Oct 25, 2026spoo.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Clients
    Sixteen official and community clients
    Checked Oct 25, 2026spoo.me(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Dub logo

    2. 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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from TinyURL

    Free plan with modern analytics and custom domains.

    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 ×0.369
    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 TinyURL 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)
  3. Kutt logo

    3. Kutt

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, Browser extension

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from TinyURL

    Free, open-source shortener you can use hosted or run yourself.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Kutt a good TinyURL 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)

The best TinyURL alternative for…

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

Bitly logo

Best TinyURL alternative for most people

Bitly

Better analytics, QR codes and integrations for marketing use.

spoo.me logo

Best TinyURL alternative for a free option

spoo.me

Open-source and free, with click analytics and no sign-up required.

Dub logo

Best TinyURL alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Dub

Free plan with modern analytics and custom domains.

Kutt logo

Best TinyURL alternative for open source

Kutt

Free, open-source shortener you can use hosted or run yourself.

spoo.me logo

Best TinyURL alternative for self-hosting

spoo.me

Open-source and free, with click analytics and no sign-up required.

Bitly logo

Best TinyURL alternative for iPhone and Android

Bitly

Better analytics, QR codes and integrations for marketing use.

T.LY logo

Best TinyURL alternative for working in the browser

T.LY

Also free without an account, with cheap paid plans and API access.

TinyURL alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to TinyURL?

Bitly ranks first right now. Better analytics, QR codes and integrations for marketing use. spoo.me and Dub follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to TinyURL?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to TinyURL?

Yes: spoo.me, Dub and Kutt. spoo.me, Dub and Kutt can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from TinyURL?

The complaints we hear most: analytics and branding need a paid plan; smaller integration ecosystem than Bitly; generic short domains can trigger spam filters.

How is this list ranked?

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