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Bitly vs Lstu

Bitly

8.9#1 in url shortenersFrom $10 a month

Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI

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Lstu

6.1#132 in url shorteners

WebAPILinuxSelf-hosted

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What both publish

Fact	Bitly	Lstu
API	Enterprise plans include high-volume API and webhook access.	The API supports URL shortening, optional custom short text, redirects, and JSON responses.
API access	Yes	Yes
Founded	2008	2014
Product	Bitly lets businesses create, share, and track short links and QR Codes.	Lstu is a URL shortening service.

Bitly plans

FreeFree
Core$10 a month
Growth—
Premium$300 a month
EnterprisePriced on request

Lstu plans

No prices published.

Pick Bitly if…

Bitly suits businesses and individuals who need branded short links, QR Codes, and link-performance analytics. Its routing controls and integrations may be useful for teams managing campaigns across channels.

Pick Lstu if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.

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