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Compacto vs v.gd
Both stand on url shorteners. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Compacto suits teams combining branded link management with programmable OTP validation. Its free tier provides a starting point, while paid plans increase link capacity and reporting allowances.
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v.gd provides straightforward shortening with previews, optional statistics, and an API for low-volume use. Remember that links are permanent and should not point to sensitive information.
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| Compacto | v.gd | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Plus: $5 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | compac.to | v.gd |
| On url shorteners | #110 of 156 | #114 of 156 |
Compacto: what it does well
- Free plan includes 100 links monthly
- Batch link creation through the API
- Country and device click reporting
- Custom domains supported
- OTP codes are hashed and single-use
What to know first
- Free plan limits links and OTP generations
- Messaging provider charges are separate
- Reporting retention depends on plan
- Public API requires an x-api-key header
v.gd: what it does well
- Free service with no paid plan
- Custom aliases from 5–30 characters
- Preview pages enabled by default
- Optional link statistics
- API returns plain text, XML, or JSON
What to know first
- Links cannot be deleted or redirected
- API is rate limited to five concurrent connections
- Shortened URLs are not private
- Commercial email use is prohibited
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