TinyURL

One of the oldest URL shorteners, free for quick links with paid plans for branded domains.

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About TinyURL

TinyURL has been shortening links since 2002 and is still the quick option many people reach for: paste a long URL on the homepage and get a tinyurl.com link back, optionally with a custom alias, without signing up. A free account keeps a history of your links and basic stats. Paid plans add branded domains, editable destinations, detailed analytics, QR codes, bulk shortening, link-in-bio pages and team features, and there is an API for developers. Because it is so old and widely used, TinyURL links are recognisable, though some spam filters and corporate networks treat generic shortener domains with suspicion. The free tier is generous for casual use, while the paid tiers compete with Bitly and Rebrandly on features but have a smaller ecosystem. It runs in the browser with a browser extension. For marketing teams that care about analytics and integrations, dedicated link-management platforms usually offer more.

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

What works

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

Why people leave

Analytics and branding need a paid plan
Smaller integration ecosystem than Bitly
Generic short domains can trigger spam filters

Top TinyURL alternatives

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1
Bitly
Better analytics, QR codes and integrations for marketing use.
66.5
2
spoo.me
Open-source and free, with click analytics and no sign-up required.
59.6
3
Dub
Free plan with modern analytics and custom domains.
57.2
4
Kutt
Free, open-source shortener you can use hosted or run yourself.
55.3
5
T.LY
Also free without an account, with cheap paid plans and API access.
52.1

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TinyURL: common questions

Is TinyURL free?

TinyURL has a free plan and paid plans.

Is TinyURL open source?

No, TinyURL is not open source. Open-source alternatives include spoo.me, Dub and Kutt.

What platforms does TinyURL run on?

TinyURL is available for Web and Browser extension.

What are the best alternatives to TinyURL?

The highest-ranked TinyURL alternatives right now are Bitly, spoo.me and Dub. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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