Alternatives

Best TinyURL alternative

Looking for a TinyURL alternative? urlik.app is a free, privacy-first toolset that does what a shortener should — and much more.

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TinyURL

TinyURL keeps a dated interface and thin analytics, with no A/B rotation, passwords or wider toolset.

urlik.app

urlik bundles a shortener, QR generator, disposable email, encrypted file sharing, payment links and a link-in-bio page into one free account.

Why people switch

Why choose urlik over TinyURL

Free core tools

shortening, QR codes, analytics, passwords and expiry cost nothing and need no sign-up.

A whole suite, not one tool

QR codes, temporary email, encrypted file sharing, payment links and link-in-bio in one place.

Privacy by design

end-to-end encrypted file sharing, no malicious links, self-hosted analytics.

No sign-up wall

start shortening and generating QR codes instantly.

Developer-ready

a clean REST API with keys and webhooks, documented and free to use.

Speaks your language

the whole product is available in 8 languages.

Where urlik is ahead

See the comparison

See the full feature-by-feature breakdown: urlik vs TinyURL.

urlik17/17

TinyURL3/17

Feature	urlik	TinyURL
QR codes	Yes	Paid
Click analytics	Yes	Paid
Password-protected links	Yes	No
Link expiry / self-destruct	Yes	Paid
A/B link rotation	Yes	No
Retargeting pixels	Yes	No
UTM builder	Yes	No
Link-in-bio page	Yes	No
Temporary email	Yes	No
Encrypted file transfer	Yes	No
Video downloader	Yes	No
Developer API	Yes	Paid
Custom domain	Yes	Paid
Pay with crypto	Yes	No

urlik’s column reflects what the service does today. The TinyURL column is our best understanding of a third-party product and can change at any time — always confirm current features and pricing on TinyURL.

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