Side by side
ShortURL vs Z-urL
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
ShortURL combines link shortening with click counts, destination inspection, QR codes, and paid promotional tools. Review the free-plan limits and link-disable policy if your URLs receive little traffic.
Visit ShortURL Free plan APIWeb
Z-urL combines URL shortening, custom aliases, analytics, and link controls across its plans. Check the tier details if you need API access, custom domains, or advanced analytics.
Visit Z-urLThe facts
| ShortURL | Z-urL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $9.99 a month | Pro: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | shorturl.at | z-url.com |
| On url shorteners | #111 of 156 | #107 of 156 |
ShortURL: what it does well
- Shorten links from any domain
- Real-time hit counts require no registration
- Supports custom domains and geo targeting
- Includes an API
- Provides URL destination inspection
What to know first
- Free links need at least one monthly click
- Free service has no uptime guarantee
- Free plan allows one short link
- Support may not answer every message
Z-urL: what it does well
- Free plan includes basic shortening and analytics
- Custom aliases are available
- Analytics cover clicks, locations, and devices in real time
- Links can have passwords and expiration dates
What to know first
- API access is included only with Enterprise
- Advanced analytics and custom domains require Pro
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