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iShortn vs ShortlyLink
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
iShortn provides link creation, QR customization, campaign tracking, and routing controls across three plans. The free tier covers basic use, while Pro and Ultra add larger allowances, domains, dynamic QR codes, and API access.
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Free plan APIWeb
ShortlyLink combines link routing, conversion measurement, and traffic classification with publishing tools and integrations. Its free beta is limited to a set number of spots, and report exports have a 100,000-row maximum.
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| iShortn | ShortlyLink | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $8 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ishortn.ink | shortlylink.com |
| On url shorteners | #45 of 156 | #41 of 156 |
iShortn: what it does well
- Detailed click and visitor analytics
- Custom aliases, passwords, and expiry
- Geo, device, and operating-system routing
- Branded dynamic QR codes on Pro
- Unlimited links and events on Ultra
What to know first
- Free analytics retained for seven days
- Free plan allows 30 links monthly
- API access requires Pro or Ultra
- New links stop when monthly limits are reached
ShortlyLink: what it does well
- Free beta plan is listed as free.
- Supports country routing, destination rotation, and A/B tests.
- Dashboards report clicks and conversions in real time.
- Exports reports as CSV or JSON.
- Supports up to 25 link-in-bio pages.
What to know first
- Beta spots are limited.
- Exports are capped at 100,000 rows per export.
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