YOURLS alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave YOURLS: dated default interface, and many features rely on third-party plugins. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces YOURLS, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Shlink currently ranks first.
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Best YOURLS alternative for most people
ShlinkA more modern self-hosted shortener with Docker, REST API and a web client.
Best YOURLS alternative for a free option
KuttOpen source with a modern UI and an optional hosted instance.
Best YOURLS alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
BitlyHosted and managed if you'd rather not run software yourself.
Best YOURLS alternative for self-hosting
ShlinkA more modern self-hosted shortener with Docker, REST API and a web client.
Best YOURLS alternative for iPhone and Android
BitlyHosted and managed if you'd rather not run software yourself.
Best YOURLS alternative for working in the browser
ShlinkA more modern self-hosted shortener with Docker, REST API and a web client.
YOURLS alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to YOURLS?
Shlink ranks first right now. A more modern self-hosted shortener with Docker, REST API and a web client. Kutt and spoo.me follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to YOURLS?
Yes. Shlink (open source), Kutt (open source), spoo.me (open source) and Bitly (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to YOURLS?
Yes: Shlink, Kutt and spoo.me. Shlink, Kutt and spoo.me can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from YOURLS?
The complaints we hear most: dated default interface; many features rely on third-party plugins; you handle updates and security.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces YOURLS, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.