18.9
Android and iOS apps and a website shorten links; custom domains are available.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best URL Shorteners in 2026
Bitly leads this chart of 156 (8.9/10, free plan). Cuttly is next (8.6/10, free plan), and Rebrandly is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.6/10). URL shorteners turn long web addresses into shorter links; compare Android support and whether a tool has the controls you need, such as custom domains or analytics. If you use a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone, check whether the shortener offers an Android app; web access or an API may fit better if you manage links another way.
28.6
Android and iOS apps shorten links; a Windows app and API are also available.
Free planAndroidiOSAPI
38.6
Rebrandly is a link intelligence platform for creating, sharing, and tracking branded links.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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AWSYS.CO
Android and iOS apps and a website shorten links; custom domains and API access are available.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.6From $2.99 a month - 5
Linkzly
Android and iOS apps and a website shorten links; self-hosting and custom domains are available.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.6From $9 a month - 6
Tiny.cc
Android and iOS apps and a website shorten links; custom domains are available.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.4From $5 a month - 7
Linkly
Android app and website shorten links; custom domains, API access and bulk creation are available.
Free planAndroidWebAPIExtension8.3From $15 a month - 8
SwiftURL
Android app for shortening links, with iPhone/iPad, web and API access and custom domains.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.3From $15 a month - 9
Rerout
Rerout provides branded links on verified domains, with editable destinations, QR codes, and analytics.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.2From $90 a year - 10
Geniuslink
Android app for managing links, plus iPhone/iPad, web, API and browser extension access.
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.1From $6 a month - 11
Short10
Free planWebAPIExtension7.9From $15 a month - 12
Short Menu
Free planiOSWebAPImacOS7.9From $4.16 a month - 13
PeakURL
Free self-hosted URL shortener with API access and link analytics kept without a time limit.
Free planWebAPIExtensionLinux7.8From $5 a month - 14
302.sh
Free planiOSWebAPI7.8From $9 a month - 15
URL Foundry
Free planWebAPI7.8₹8 one-time - 16
Replug
No Android app; Replug offers link shortening on the web, plus custom domains and API access.
Free planWebAPIExtension7.7From $9 a month - 17
Go2
No Android app; Go2 offers web and self-hosted access, with custom domains and API access.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted7.7From $7 a month - 18
Track Link
No Android app; Track Link offers web access, custom domains and API access.
Free planWebAPI7.7From $5.60 a month - 19
Elido
No Android app; Elido offers web and self-hosted access, with custom domains and API access.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted7.6From €10 a month - 207.6From $7 a month
- 217.6From $228 a year
- 227.6From $19 a month
- 23
Snipr
Snipr is a web and API service for creating, routing, and measuring short links.
Free planWebAPI7.6From $5 a month - 24
Capsulink
Free planWebAPI7.6From $100 a year - 25
JioURL
No Android app; JioURL offers web access, custom domains and bulk link creation.
Free planWebAPI7.5From $3.99 a month
Choosing well
Does it have an Android app?
Check for an Android app if you want to manage shortened links from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone. Android availability does not by itself indicate Xiaomi- or HyperOS-specific support.
Web access or API access may suit a workflow that does not depend on a phone app.
Which link management features do I need?
Compare custom domains, analytics retention, team seats and bulk link creation against the way you plan to manage links.
Geo targeting may matter if you want links to direct visitors by location. Check the feature details for the tools you are considering.
Can I start with a free plan?
Check whether a free plan covers the links and controls you need before choosing a paid option. Pricing details vary by tool; examples include AWSYS.CO, Rerout and Replug, which list both a free plan and a paid starting price.
A free trial is a separate option from a free plan, so check the terms for the particular tool.
Do I need web access or an API?
Choose based on where you expect to create and manage links. Web access offers a browser route, while API access may suit integrations or automated link creation.
Some tools also offer browser extensions or self-hosting. Check platform availability and setup requirements for the option you want.
Does the licence need to be open source?
If you need to inspect or change the code, check the tool's licence. A free plan does not mean a tool is open source.
Questions people ask
Which URL shortener has an Android app?
Android is one of the platforms compared for URL shorteners. Check the individual tool's platform details to confirm whether it offers an Android app.
Can I use a URL shortener for free?
Free plans are available from many tools in this category. Check the plan limits and features, including custom domains, analytics and API access.
Do URL shorteners support custom domains?
Custom domains are one of the features compared. Check the specific tool's plan details to see whether its custom-domain support fits your needs.
Can I track clicks on shortened links?
Analytics retention is one of the comparison points. Review the tool's details to understand what analytics it offers and how long data is retained.
Are URL shorteners open source?
Check the licence if open-source code is important to you. A free plan is not the same as open-source software.
Can I create shortened links through an API?
API access is one of the features compared. Check the tool's documentation and plan details for the API capabilities you need.