Side by side
is.gd vs ShortURL
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 APIExtensionWeb
is.gd covers basic shortening, custom links, statistics, QR generation, and API access without a listed charge. Its permanence, public-link privacy, and rate limits should be considered before use.
Visit is.gd Free plan APIWeb
ShortURL combines link shortening with click counts, destination inspection, QR codes, and paid promotional tools. Review the free-plan limits and link-disable policy if your URLs receive little traffic.
Visit ShortURLThe facts
| is.gd | ShortURL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic: $9.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | is.gd | shorturl.at |
| On url shorteners | #115 of 156 | #111 of 156 |
is.gd: what it does well
- Free URL-shortening service
- Custom endings from 5 to 30 characters
- Optional access statistics
- Generates QR codes
- API returns JSON and XML
What to know first
- Links cannot be deleted or redirected
- Shortened links are not private
- Per-IP hourly limits apply
- No custom domains
ShortURL: what it does well
- Shorten links from any domain
- Real-time hit counts require no registration
- Supports custom domains and geo targeting
- Includes an API
- Provides URL destination inspection
What to know first
- Free links need at least one monthly click
- Free service has no uptime guarantee
- Free plan allows one short link
- Support may not answer every message
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