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LinkSplit vs OpenShort
Both stand on custom url shortener software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
LinkSplit combines editable short links, weighted rotators, tracking parameters, and retargeting pixels in a web service. Its free access and tiered monthly plans give users options based on traffic and destination needs.
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OpenShort combines self-hosting, custom domains, and programmatic link creation in a free MIT-licensed package. Its infrastructure and deployment requirements make it most suitable for teams or developers managing their own systems.
Visit OpenShortThe facts
| LinkSplit | OpenShort | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $29 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | LinkSplit | Not published |
| Website | linksplit.io | openshort.tech |
| On custom url shortener software | #17 of 27 | #13 of 27 |
LinkSplit: what it does well
- Shortened, trackable, editable links
- Weighted traffic splitting across destinations
- Supports several retargeting pixel providers
- Forwards UTM and other URL parameters
- Free plan and seven-day trial
What to know first
- Destinations must use external HTTP or HTTPS
- IP-address destinations are rejected
- Embedded usernames or passwords are not accepted
- Trial limited to 20 links and 10,000 clicks
OpenShort: what it does well
- Free forever with no subscription fees
- Self-hosted deployment with Docker Compose
- Custom domains and REST API
- SQLite default with MySQL support
- 301 and 302 redirect choices
What to know first
- Requires Docker and Docker Compose
- Self-hosting requires your own infrastructure
- No free trial is listed
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