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Ultimate List of The 17 Best Google Alternative Link Shorteners
The URL shortener, as the name implies, basically shortens a given URL by redirecting it. It’s a handy tool if you’re running a business which requires you to share loads of link because it makes the URL easier to remember and it even looks tidier. It’s especially helpful in managing links for email signatures.
If you’ve been using the Google URL shortener (goo.gl) then you know that it’s closing down. And if you didn’t know, then, you know now!
Starting March 30, 2018, we will be turning down support for goo.gl URL shortener. From April 13, 2018 only existing users will be able to create short links on the goo.gl console. You will be able to view your analytics data and download your short link information in csv format for up to one year, until March 30, 2019, when we will discontinue goo.gl. Previously created links will continue to redirect to their intended destination. Please see this blog post for more details.
But, don’t worry, you don’t have to start panicking right away. We have figured out how you can deal with long URLs from here on. There are plenty of URL shorteners available that will do the job just as well as goo.gl and some of them even come with additional features. You will find that most of these URL shorteners can be used for free, but in some companies, to access additional features such as creating Vanity URLs, accessing the analytics, altering the link it redirects to, you might have to pay a certain amount.
The best URL shortening services
We have a solid rundown of the best Google alternative link shorteners with their price, special features as well description.
Bitly
Bitly is one of the largest URL shorteners (more than 600,000 links a month) in the market. It is free to shorten URLs using Bitly and to access some other additional features such as viewing analytics, creating vanity URLs, two-factor authorization. These links that Bitly creates never go down unless their services are stopped. Bitly is also the best service for tracking links. But to get features such as account management, better user support, better API access, you’ll have to get the Bitly Enterprise, which costs $995/month.
bitly shortener
Rebrandly
Rebrandly is another popular free URL shortening service. It takes a different approach to link shortening by creating branded and customized links. Branded links are different from the usual shortened links as they include your personal or company’s domain in it. This means that it also doubles up as a promotion. Rebrandly is great for task automation and the domain registration and setup comes integrated with its service. With the free account, you get 1,000 links on one custom domain but you will have to pay for additional features that are available through other plans such as Smart ($29/month), Pro ($99/month), and Power ($499/month).
rebrendly shortener
Snip.ly
One of the main selling points of Snip.ly is that, even with the free version, you can add custom Call-To-Actions (CTA) which help brand your website and get better conversion rates. It provides analytics, conversion pixels (which track actions that take place on your website) and, with the paid version, it even offers A/B testing. It offers themes for free users and additional customization with its paid services. Being one of the best tools for marketing, snip.ly is a bargain compared to its competitors, with plans such as Basic ($29/month), Pro ($79/month), Business ($149/month) and Agency ($299/month).
sniply shortener
TinyURL
TinyURL has been providing shorter URLs since way back in 2002. After you input your long URL, it will suggest a shorter tiny URL which you can also customize to make your alias more meaningful and descriptive. It even offers a toolbar button option which creates a URL for the webpage you are currently at and can also make shorter URLs which you can use to redirect someone back to your site. Alongside creating a shorter link that will never expire, TinyURL is also best for a quick, efficient, anonymous use. TinyURL is a free service and you don’t even need to make an account to use it!
tiny shortener
Buffer
Buffer is a social media planner which schedules posts and then, posts it in the accounts that are connected to it. Although buffer isn’t a URL shortener by itself, it uses bitly to shorten the user’s URL and post them.
buffer shortener
Yourls
YOURLS stands for Your Own URL Shortener. By creating your own URL shortener, you don’t have to use third-party services and you can add your own brand name as a promotion as well. It’s basically an open source software that’ll help you make and keep track of the URLs.
yourls shortener
Tr.im
Tr.im is a marketing tool that not only shortens URLs but also helps improve your click-through-rate. You can customize your vanity URLs, brand your message better and even improve engagement with your audience. With Tr.im, you can create your own keyword, so each link would be tr.im/[keyword]. By using tr.im, you can even set your targets, which means that users will be redirected a specific destination (that you set) if they meet the criteria you set (their location, the device they’re using).
trim shortener
Is.gd
Is.gd is a free and renowned URL shortener that provides custom shortened URLs and detailed statistics. Its automatically generated URLs are usually 19 characters long but depending on your requirements, they could be longer as well. With is.gd, you can even shorten URLs that are 5000 characters long. Because their links are permanent, they cannot be deleted after being created. You can view the statistics on who has visited your shortened link when you turn on automatic previews. Is.gd is a great service because it is free and there is no sign up required.
isgd shortener
Adf.ly
While most URL shorteners require payment to gain access to additional services, adf.ly does the exact opposite. If an URL is opened by people, then you’ll get money in return. The person who opens the link has to bear through 5 seconds of advertisement before they can skip it and go to the site.
adfly shortener
Bit.do
You can make your own custom domain with Bit.do by creating a URL that has either your own name or your company’s name. Because of this personalization, your website links will be easier to understand, won’t contain confusing characters (O or 0) and will also be readily found by search engines. This greatly improves your odds for better Search Engine Optimization. One of Bit.do’s best features is that you can access real-time statistics for your URL including user clicks, referrer sites, page views and even user’s IP number.
bitdo shortener
Mcaf.ee
Using the Mcaf.ee URL shortener, you can say bye bye to malware sites. It uses Global Threat Intelligence to fight against anything bad that the link might elicit. And, unlike other URL shorteners, the Mcaf.ee has a reverse function, where if you input a Mcaf.ee address, it reverts it back to the long URL. The Mcaf.ee shortener is free but it doesn’t have many features aside from shortening URLs and better protection.
mcafee shortener
Soo.gd
Because of its simplicity, soo.gd has garnered huge popularity. This link shortener is free and has a very user-friendly interface. It lets you customize the suffix of your URL so if you choose to input “shortener” in the link, your new shortened URL will be “http://soo.gd/shortener”. Alongside giving your shortened URL in just one simple step, it also gives you a QR code which you can scan using your mobile.
soogd shortener
Bc.vc
The bc.vc prides itself on being a modern URL shortener. It’s free to use this service. The users of the bc.vc can be divided into 2 categories, advertisers, and publishers. The publishers shorten the link and share it, where the advertisement from the advertisers play for a given time and then it redirects to the actual site. With this setup, the publisher of the link will be paid for each person who clicks on the link.
bcvc shortener
Short.cm
Short.cm is a URL shortener which allows you to directly share content with your audience. By connecting with your social media, you can schedule your posts. You can also make your shortened URLs have multiple domains and subdomains to promote your brand better. Even the analytics are more in depth, from which location a user clicked on the link to what device was used, and even which social media the click was shared from.
short shortener
Shortswitch.com
The Shortswitch.com URL shortener allows the user to use their own domain and subdomain, which makes the link trustworthy. Furthermore, shortswitch.com is integrated with Google analytics. For additional features such as customer support, filtering the created links by date created and users, and so on, you’ll need a paid plan. It is available in Basic ($20/month), Premium ($100/month) and Enterprise ($250/month).
shortwitch shortener
Tinycc.com
Tinycc.com helps the user shorten the URLs by creating user-friendly links. It also provides live link editing, so that you can use the same shortened URL to point to another site later on. And, unlike other URL shorteners, Tinycc.com offers a unique payment plan, where Tinycc.com enterprise offers custom features and prices according to your needs. There are also fixed plans such as Basic ($9/month), Business ($29/month) and Pro ($50/month).
tinycc shortener
Clkim.com
With Clkim.com, you can set up your own branded domain. It is also easy to monetize your links through this service. You can use its analytics (referrer tracking, geo reports, device insights) for better engagement and traffic. Furthermore, setting it up isn’t a hassle as it comes integrated with advanced automation tools. There are three packages available: Core ($12/m), Business ($84/m), and Expert ($120/m). However, all three plans come with the 14-day free trial so you can test whether or not you like the service before purchasing.
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