Side by side
EndURL vs QLink
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.
Free plan APIWeb
EndURL combines short links, QR codes, analytics and developer tooling in a freemium service. The free tier is a starting point, while paid plans expand quotas, domains, editing and collaboration.
Visit EndURL Free plan APIExtensionWeb
QLink combines UTM construction, short links, API access, and spreadsheet reporting with a free tier. Plan limits chiefly differ by link allowance and analytics retention, while the absence of custom domains may rule it out for some campaigns.
Visit QLinkThe facts
| EndURL | QLink | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: ₹399 a month | Starter: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | QLink |
| Website | endurl.com | qlink.fi |
| On url shorteners | #83 of 156 | #87 of 156 |
EndURL: what it does well
- Free plan requires no credit card
- Dynamic QR destinations remain editable
- Custom domains with automatic SSL
- REST API, webhooks and SDKs
- Campaign conversion and revenue attribution
What to know first
- Free plan limits links and tracked clicks
- Paid destination editing starts on paid plans
- Higher tiers are needed for team seats
- Paid plans are billed monthly
QLink: what it does well
- Bulk link creation and public API
- Custom back-halves for readable links
- Google Sheets analytics export
- Free plan includes unlimited clicks
- Encrypted EU-hosted service
What to know first
- Custom domains are not available
- Analytics retention varies by plan
- Paid quotas stop new links when exceeded
- Business billing is marked Coming soon