Short.io

A tier on URL shortenersScore 8.6 · #5 of 156

Android app: Not listed
Free plan: Yes
Paid plans from: $5/mo
Runs on: api

short.io

Summary

Short.io is a link management service for making branded short links on custom domains. It offers API access, bulk link creation, and geographic targeting, and its plans set different limits for domains, links, automations, tracked clicks, storage, and users. The Free plan is 0.00 USD per free, billed Free forever, and includes 1 user, 5 custom domains, 1,000 branded links, 1,000 link automations, 50,000 tracked clicks per month, and 10 MB of storage. Hobby costs 5.00 USD per month and includes a 7-day free trial, 1 user, 7 custom domains, 2,500 branded links, 2,500 automations, 100,000 tracked clicks, and 100 MB of storage. Pro is 18.00 USD per month; Team is 48.00 USD per month; Enterprise is 148.00 USD per month. Paid plans include a 7-day free trial. Team and Enterprise include unlimited users, while Enterprise also has unlimited custom domains and a dedicated IP. Short.io is made by a company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Delaware, USA.

Who it is for

Short.io suits people or teams that need branded short links on custom domains, including those creating links in bulk or through an API. Its plan limits help distinguish individual use from plans with unlimited users.

What is good

Custom domains and API access
Bulk link creation
Geographic targeting
Free plan includes 1,000 branded links

What to know first

Team seats are limited to 1 on Free, Hobby, and Pro
Free plan has 5 custom domains
Paid plans start at 5.00 USD per month

Verdict

Short.io combines branded links with bulk creation, geographic targeting, and API access. Compare plan limits for domains, links, automations, clicks, and storage before choosing.

Short.io plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Free forever 1 user · 5 custom domains · 1,000 branded links · 1,000 link automations · 50,000 tracked clicks/month · 10 MB storage short.io · 21 Sept 2026

Hobby $5/mo Includes a 7-day free trial 1 user · 7 custom domains · 2,500 branded links · 2,500 link automations · 100,000 tracked clicks/month · 100 MB storage short.io · 21 Sept 2026

Pro $18/mo Includes a 7-day free trial 1 user · 10 custom domains · Unlimited branded links · 10,000 link automations/year · Unlimited tracked clicks · 1 GB storage short.io · 21 Sept 2026

Team $48/mo Includes a 7-day free trial Unlimited users · 50 custom domains · 100,000 link automations/year · 10 GB storage · 99.9% uptime SLA short.io · 21 Sept 2026

Enterprise $148/mo Includes a 7-day free trial Unlimited users · Unlimited custom domains · Unlimited link automation · 200 GB storage · Dedicated IP short.io · 21 Sept 2026