Side by side
Polr vs Trunc
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 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 Polr Free plan APIWeb
Trunc combines link management, detailed analytics, and developer access in one service. Its free tier is limited, while higher plans add capacity and support without listed prices.
Visit TruncThe facts
| Polr | Trunc | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Self-hosted, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | trunc.site |
| On url shorteners | #71 of 156 | #75 of 156 |
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
Trunc: what it does well
- Real-time click and geographic analytics
- Custom domains and QR-code generation
- REST API supports batch shortening
- Bulk link creation available
- Free plan includes 10 short links
What to know first
- Free plan limited to 10 short links
- Standard API limit is 1,000 requests hourly
- Premium and Enterprise prices are unlisted
- Free users receive community support