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Keynou Drive vs Shrtn

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.

Keynou Drive

Free plan API

Keynou Drive offers a clear progression from two free active links to high-volume paid quotas. Choose by monthly link volume and whether shared workspaces are needed.

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Shrtn

Free plan APILinuxMac+3

Shrtn provides link shortening with infrastructure control, API access, QR codes, and link restrictions. Its self-hosted model suits operators willing to manage deployment and storage themselves.

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The facts

Keynou DriveShrtn
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAPIAPI, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planStarter: $10 a monthFree or on request
Plans published41
MakerKeynou DriveNot published
Websitedrive.keynou.comshrtn.io
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Keynou Drive: what it does well

  • Free plan includes a custom domain
  • Supports bulk link creation
  • Provides API access
  • Growth includes three team workspaces
  • Scale includes unlimited team workspaces

What to know first

  • Free plan allows two active links
  • Geo targeting is unavailable
  • Starter limits creation to 100 links monthly

Shrtn: what it does well

  • Open source and free
  • Custom domains and REST API
  • Password, click, and expiry controls
  • Multiple deployment choices
  • No external tracking or data sharing

What to know first

  • Analytics dashboard is only upcoming
  • Requires self-hosting and deployment
  • No hosted managed plan is listed

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