Side by side
MiniURL vs Polr
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
MiniURL combines link shortening, QR codes, branded domains, APIs, and campaign analytics. The free tier covers basic use, while Pro expands limits and adds longer validity and support.
Visit MiniURL Free plan APIExtensionSelf-hosted+1
Polr gives self-hosting users link shortening, branding, management, and API analytics without a paid plan. Its deployment requirements and maintenance responsibilities matter before choosing it.
Visit PolrThe facts
| MiniURL | Polr | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Extension, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro (yearly): $3.75 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | miniurl.com | github.com |
| On url shorteners | #67 of 156 | #71 of 156 |
MiniURL: what it does well
- Free plan is available
- Custom domains and aliases supported
- REST API access
- Bulk link creation
- Pro offers unlimited links and tracked clicks
What to know first
- Free plan limits links and validity
- Guest tokens expire after one hour
- No free trial
- Analytics depend on account plan
Polr: what it does well
- Self-hosted control over link data
- Custom domains and bulk link creation
- REST API with analytics
- Configurable API quotas
- GPLv2-or-later open-source license
What to know first
- Requires web server and PHP setup
- SQLite is not recommended by installation guide
- Polr 1.x is unsupported
- Public sites should use HTTPS