Side by side
OpenShort.Link vs TRIMS
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 APISelf-hostedWeb
OpenShort.Link combines self-hosted short links with targeting, analytics, QR codes, pixels, security, and team management. Its free model still depends on Cloudflare account limits and your deployment work.
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TRIMS focuses on programmable link management with branded domains, analytics, and targeting tools. Free covers basic usage, while Pro raises operational limits; higher plans are currently only planned.
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| OpenShort.Link | TRIMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | API |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openshort.link | trims.app |
| On url shorteners | #56 of 156 | #60 of 156 |
OpenShort.Link: what it does well
- Open-source and free to deploy
- Country, city, device, and operating-system routing
- Custom and multiple domains
- Dynamic QR codes and retargeting pixels
- API access and team roles
What to know first
- Requires a Cloudflare account
- Capacity depends on Cloudflare plan and database
- Browser extension and WordPress plugin are coming soon
- You must deploy the application yourself
TRIMS: what it does well
- Custom domain support
- API access
- Bulk link creation
- Geo targeting
- Pro includes two years of analytics history
What to know first
- Free plan limits analytics to 30 days
- Free plan limits link creation per hour and day
- Business and Premium are not yet purchasable
- Listed platform is API
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