OpenShort.Link

Web · Self-hosted · API

Freedom report

One barScore 5.7

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

OpenShort.Link is ranked #112 of 156 in URL shorteners on Freedom251. It runs on API, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

OpenShort.Link plans and pricing

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Self-hosted open-source software Free Cloudflare account required · usage limits depend on Cloudflare plan and database capacity openshort.link · 12 Oct 2026

Compared on URL shorteners

Custom domains: Yes
API access: Yes
Bulk link creation: Yes
Geo targeting: Yes

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The record

Product: OpenShort.Link describes itself as an open-source, self-hosted serverless URL shortener that runs on Cloudflare.
Deployment: The getting-started guide says users must deploy the application to their Cloudflare account, with automatic and manual deployment options.
Redirects: The homepage says redirects run on Cloudflare Workers and KV, and links can be routed by country, city, operating system, or device.
Analytics: The homepage lists analytics for UTM parameters, geography, and devices.
Link management: The homepage lists custom and multiple domains, URL status monitoring, tags, bulk changes, and CSV import and export.
QR codes: The homepage says dynamic QR codes can track offline engagement.
Pixels: The homepage says pixel tracking supports Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X retargeting pixels.
Security: The homepage lists authenticator-app multi-factor authentication and an audit log for sign-ins, MFA changes, and user management.
API: The homepage lists API access for integration and automation.
Integrations: The integrations page lists a Chrome and Firefox browser extension and a WordPress plugin as coming soon, and describes third-party integration documentation in the dashboard.
Support: The documentation page directs users to its FAQ, community, and GitHub issue reporting for help.
Intended users: The homepage names bloggers, social media users, e-commerce businesses, affiliate marketers, and brands as use cases.
Cloudflare affiliation: The homepage states that OpenShort.Link is an independent open-source project and is not affiliated with Cloudflare.
Team access: The software supports Owner, Admin, Editor, and Viewer roles, with user management by admins.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best URL Shorteners in 2026#112 of 156

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Sources

openshort.link· checked 12 Oct 2026
openshort.link/docs/getting-started· checked 12 Oct 2026
openshort.link/integration· checked 12 Oct 2026
openshort.link/docs/· checked 12 Oct 2026
github.com/idhamsy/openshortlink· checked 12 Oct 2026
openshort.link/docs/faq· checked 12 Oct 2026