Shlink
Focus: short links. Shares url shortener and self-hosted with YOURLS. Same 4.5 rating.
Web AppFreeWeb, Linux
4.5Visit
Web App
YOURLS
Run your own URL shortener with stats and plugins.
Rating
4.5 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Intermediate
Works on
Web, Linux
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What is YOURLS?
YOURLS is a set of PHP scripts that lets you run your own URL shortener on your server, so you keep full control of your data. The README highlights detailed stats and analytics, plugin support and a public API, and it is also available as a Composer package.
Third-party open-source projects. We are not affiliated with their authors; repositories are provided as-is by their maintainers. Review each project's license, code and security before installing. See our Disclaimer.
Pros: what YOURLS does well
- Your links and click data stay with you
- Plugins extend what it can do
- Includes a public API
Cons: where it falls short
- You have to host and maintain it
- Interface is plainer than hosted tools
Who YOURLS is for
Anyone who wants branded short links without handing data to a third party.
Who can skip it
People who do not have a server or web hosting.
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