Best URL Shorteners in 2026
Updated
In short: Replug is ranked #1 of 156 as of 7 October 2026, ahead of Go2 and Bitly. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Go2. The lowest first paid tier on this page is AWSYS.CO at $2.99/mo.
URL shorteners turn long addresses into links that are easier to share, while their management features can vary. Compared on custom domains, bulk link creation, API access, analytics retention, and geo targeting, these services can be assessed against your linking and tracking needs. Free plans, paid-from prices, and team seats add cost and collaboration considerations. Replug, Go2, and Bitly are among the named options, with Short.io and Rebrandly also represented. Think about whether you need branded links, batch creation, or shared access, then compare the listed analytics and plan details with how you expect to create and manage URLs.
156 URL shorteners ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
URL shorteners, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 25 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 ReplugPaid from $9/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 2 Go2Paid from $7/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 3 BitlyPaid from $10/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 Short.ioPaid from $5/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 5 CuttlyPaid from $11/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 6 HokoPaid from $6/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 7 T.LYPaid from $4.58/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 8 DubPaid from $30/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 9 RebrandlyPaid from $11/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 10 LinkriftPaid from $16.58/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 11 302.shPaid from $9/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 12 EinblikPaid from $12/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 13 Track LinkPaid from $5.60/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 14 ElidoPaid from €10/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 15 JioURLPaid from $3.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 16 LinkDeviPaid from $7/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 17 Short MenuPaid from $4.16/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 ReroutPaid from $9/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 19 AWSYS.COPaid from $2.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 20 TrimlinkFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 LanctorPaid from $19/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 SniprPaid from $5/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 ClikSoPaid from $5/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 24 LinkzlyPaid from $19/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 QuitURLFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Custom domains | Analytics retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Replug | 9.1 | Free plan | $9/mo | Yes | $19/mo | Yes | — |
| 2 | Go2 | 9.0 | Free plan | $7/mo | Yes | $7/mo | Yes | — |
| 3 | Bitly | 8.9 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | $10/mo | Yes | 30 days (Core); 120 days (Growth); 1 year (Premium); 2 years (Enterprise) |
| 4 | Short.io | 8.9 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | $5/mo | Yes | — |
| 5 | Cuttly | 8.8 | Free plan | $11/mo | Yes | $12/mo | Yes | last 30 days on Free and Starter; 1 year on Single; 2 years on Team and Enterprise |
| 6 | Hoko | 8.6 | Free plan | $6/mo | Yes | $6/mo | No | — |
| 7 | T.LY | 8.5 | No | $4.58/mo | Yes | $55/mo | Yes | 3 days to 20 days depending on plan |
| 8 | Dub | 8.3 | Free plan | $30/mo | Yes | $30/mo | Yes | unlimited |
| 9 | Rebrandly | 8.2 | Free plan | $11/mo | Yes | $8/mo | Yes | — |
| 10 | Linkrift | 8.2 | Free plan | $16.58/mo | Yes | $29/mo | Yes | unlimited |
| 11 | 302.sh | 8.2 | Free plan | $9/mo | Yes | $9/mo | Yes | — |
| 12 | Einblik | 8.2 | Free plan | $12/mo | Yes | $12/mo | Yes | unlimited |
| 13 | Track Link | 8.1 | Free plan | $5.60/mo | Yes | $5.60/mo | Yes | unlimited |
| 14 | Elido | 8.1 | Free plan | €10/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 15 | JioURL | 8.1 | Free plan | $3.99/mo | Yes | $3.99/mo | Yes | — |
| 16 | LinkDevi | 8.1 | Free plan | $7/mo | Yes | $7/mo | Yes | — |
| 17 | Short Menu | 8.1 | Free plan | $4.16/mo | Yes | $4.16/mo | Yes | unlimited |
| 18 | Rerout | 8.0 | Free plan | $9/mo | Yes | $7.50/mo | Yes | — |
| 19 | AWSYS.CO | 8.0 | Free plan | $2.99/mo | Yes | $2.99/mo | Yes | 1 year |
| 20 | Trimlink | 8.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 21 | Lanctor | 8.0 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | $19/mo | Yes | — |
| 22 | Snipr | 8.0 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | $5/mo | Yes | — |
| 23 | ClikSo | 8.0 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | $5/mo | Yes | unlimited |
| 24 | Linkzly | 8.0 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | $19/mo | Yes | unlimited |
| 25 | QuitURL | 8.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | $4.44/mo | Yes | unlimited |
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Questions about this list
Which URL shortener is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Replug is ranked #1 of 156 with a score of 9.1. Go2 is second and Bitly third.
How many of these have a free plan?
24 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, AWSYS.CO has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.