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Sink vs SPRL
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.
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Sink provides link management, analytics, APIs, and Cloudflare deployment controls for self-hosted setups. Review its required services and public-link behavior before deploying it for protected destinations.
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SPRL combines link management, QR creation, targeting, and broad analytics across several platforms. Its pay-as-you-go model and API requirements should be considered before adoption.
Visit SPRLThe facts
| Sink | SPRL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | SPRL |
| Website | sink.cool | insprl.com |
| On url shorteners | #150 of 156 | #146 of 156 |
Sink: what it does well
- Runs on Cloudflare without a VPS
- Custom domains and bulk link creation
- Routing by device or country
- Near-real-time analytics dashboard
- Authenticated REST API and OpenAPI document
What to know first
- D1 and KV are required
- Cloudflare Pages deployment is deprecated
- Short links remain public with Access
- Links support up to 10 tags
SPRL: what it does well
- Branded links with custom domains
- Analytics include conversions and revenue
- QR codes support many content types
- Bulk upload, management, and export
- MCP connections for four AI assistants
What to know first
- Pay-as-you-go price is ₹0.10, paid once
- Unregistered links may expire and cannot be edited
- API limits depend on account configuration
- No monthly subscription is listed