Rebrandly
by RebrandlyRebrandly may suit individuals or teams that want branded links, QR codes and click analytics.
Free plan Free trial From $11 a month, billed yearly AndroidiPhone & iPadWebWindowsMacBrowser extension+1
Best Custom Url Shortener Software 2026
Facts read 21 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Custom URL shortener software turns long addresses into short links, with features such as custom domains, click analytics, destination editing and QR codes. These tools help teams and individuals manage links across campaigns, products and channels.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 Rebrandly | Rebrandly may suit individuals or teams that want branded links, QR codes and click analytics. | 6.4 | $11 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Tiny.cc | Tiny.cc suits marketers, brand managers, promoters, SEO strategists, small businesses, and others who need to create and manage short links. | 6.0 | $5 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 12 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Linkzly | 5.7 | $9 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 302.sh | 302.sh suits indie hackers, AI builders, and small teams seeking branded links and attribution tools. | 5.6 | $9 a month | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Cuttly | Cuttly may suit creators, marketers, and businesses that need link shortening, custom domains, or geographic targeting. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Capsulink | 5.5 | $100 a year | Free plan | Web, API | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 07 SwiftURL | 5.5 | $15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 T2M | 5.5 | $9.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Browser extension, API | 12 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 Bitly | Bitly suits businesses that need branded short links, QR Codes, and engagement analytics. | 5.4 | $10 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Go2 | Go2 may suit teams, agencies, marketers, creators, e-commerce businesses, and indie SaaS companies managing branded links. | 5.4 | $7 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 4 Oct 2026 |
This finder helps you compare free plans, paid starting prices, link limits and platform support. Entries are ordered by newest releases first when maker-published release details are available; nothing is scored.
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Tiny.cc
Tiny.cc suits marketers, brand managers, promoters, SEO strategists, small businesses, and others who need to create and manage short links.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record6.0 Visit
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Linkzly
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.7 Visit
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302.sh
302.sh suits indie hackers, AI builders, and small teams seeking branded links and attribution tools.
iPhone & iPadWebAPI Record5.6 Visit
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Cuttly
Cuttly may suit creators, marketers, and businesses that need link shortening, custom domains, or geographic targeting.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Record5.6 Visit
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Bitly
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $10 a month, billed yearly Record5.4 Visit Bitly suits businesses that need branded short links, QR Codes, and engagement analytics.
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Go2
WebAPISelf-hosted $7 a month, billed yearly Record5.4 Visit Go2 may suit teams, agencies, marketers, creators, e-commerce businesses, and indie SaaS companies managing branded links.
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Track Link
WebAPI $5.60 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit Track Link may suit individuals or teams that need tracked links, custom domains, and saved QR codes.
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Shlink
iPhone & iPadWebLinux+3 Free plan Record4.8 Visit Shlink suits people and teams who want to host their own short-link service on domains they control.
Before you choose
Compare free and paid access
Some tools in this category include a free plan. A free trial is available from some tools, with trial lengths set by the maker.
Compare the listed paid starting price with the features and limits you need. Pricing notes include monthly prices and, for Go2, an annual-billing price.
Check link management features
Review each tool's monthly short-link allowance, custom-domain support, click reporting and destination-editing options. These controls affect how you publish, track and update links.
If branded links matter without an initial subscription, verify that the free tier includes custom-domain access.
Match the platform to your workflow
Across the list, access options include API, web, iOS, Android, self-hosted deployments and browser extensions. Choose the access method that fits your publishing process.
If you need more than a browser dashboard, confirm support for the platform you plan to use before choosing a tool.
Look for QR code support
QR codes are one of the comparison fields for this category. Check whether the tool includes them alongside short links and destination controls.
Consider QR support when links will appear on printed material, packaging or displays.
Questions
Are free plans offered?
Yes. Some entries provide a free plan, with availability and included features set by the maker.
Are free trials available?
Yes. Trial periods appear in pricing details for some tools, including 302.sh, Capsulink, Dub, Go2 and Linkzz.io.
What platforms do these shorteners support?
The list covers API, web, iOS, Android, self-hosted deployments and browser extensions.
Do free plans support custom domains?
Custom-domain availability, including on free tiers, is shown as a comparison field. Check each tool's plan details for the access it provides.
What analytics features should I compare?
Click analytics is a comparison field. Also review monthly short-link limits and destination editing to match your link-management needs.
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