Side by side
Plung vs Shorty
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
Plung combines no-account public shortening with analytics, QR codes, and a developer API. The free tier covers basic use, but API feature access depends on a paid plan.
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Shorty combines account-free URL shortening, analytics and downloadable QR codes at no cost. It also offers an API, custom domains and an MIT-licensed stack for auditing or self-hosting.
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| Plung | Shorty | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | plung.co | shorty.msyb.dev |
| On url shorteners | #122 of 156 | #126 of 156 |
Plung: what it does well
- Public shortening works without an account
- Provides geographic, referral, device, and time analytics
- REST API supports batch shortening and statistics
- Generates QR codes for shortened links
- Free plan includes 2,000 API calls monthly
What to know first
- Several API features require a paid plan
- Free plan has a 2,000-call monthly limit
- API requests are subject to rate limits
Shorty: what it does well
- Unlimited links on free plan
- No account needed
- Detailed click analytics
- Downloadable PNG QR codes
- Custom domains and API access
What to know first
- Short links use short.msyb.dev by default
- Malicious destinations may be taken offline