Shlink vs TinyURL
On the evidence we track, TinyURL leads this comparison with a composite score of 62/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for url shorteners. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Shlink
A PHP application that creates shortened URLs hosted on your own infrastructure, with both command-line and REST API interfaces for managing links.
TinyURL
LeaderA URL shortening platform enabling users to create compact links, customize them with branded domains, and track detailed click analytics. Operating since 2002, it serves millions of users and businesses worldwide.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
TinyURL
LeaderFrom $9/mo. Free tier available.
- FreeFree
- URL shortening with custom aliases
- Tag and rename links
- Edit link destinations
- Delete links
- Link expiration settings
- +4 more
- Pro$9/mo or $108/yr
- Advanced link analytics and management
- Custom URL aliases and editing
- 3 branded domains
- Connect own domains and subdomains
- Free first year on select TLDs
- +4 more
- Bulk 50K$69/mo or $828/yr
- Bulk link generation, editing, and management
- 50,000 links per month
- 50,000 tracked clicks per month
- Advanced analytics and performance tracking
- EnterpriseContact sales
- Custom link and click limits
- Custom branded domains
- 99.9% SLA-backed uptime guarantee
- Custom compliance solutions
- Dedicated account manager
- +1 more
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
Shlink
- Mercure
- Matomo
- bit.ly
- YOURLS
- RabbitMQ
TinyURL
Leader- Microsoft
Shlink or TinyURL: which one depends on you
A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.
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