Side by side
Short Menu vs SwiftURL
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 APIiPhoneMac+1
Short Menu combines branded link creation with analytics, redirects, QR codes, and apps across several platforms. The free and paid plans differ in link, click, domain, and analytics limits.
Visit Short Menu Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
SwiftURL combines branded shortening, campaign measurement, mobile deep linking, safety checks, and audit controls across free and paid tiers. Teams should match click, link, domain, retention, and integration needs to the selected plan.
Visit SwiftURLThe facts
| Short Menu | SwiftURL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Lite: $4.16 a month | Pro: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | SwiftURL |
| Website | shortmenu.com | swifturl.co |
| On url shorteners | #16 of 156 | #20 of 156 |
Short Menu: what it does well
- Custom domains and custom slugs are supported.
- Analytics include timelines, locations, devices, and referrers.
- Trackable QR codes export as JPEG, PNG, or SVG.
- Available on web, API, iOS, and macOS.
What to know first
- The free plan is limited to 30 links monthly.
- Free analytics retention is 14 days.
- Link add-ons are not included in Free or Lite.
SwiftURL: what it does well
- Free plan with tracked-link allowances
- Custom domains and SSL on Pro
- Deep links for iOS and Android
- REST API for links and analytics
- Safety screening and tamper-evident audit logs
What to know first
- Free tier has usage limits
- Webhooks begin on Business and Enterprise
- It is not an SMS or WhatsApp gateway
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