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Which link shortener should you use? Dated, sourced comparisons of free plans, prices and limits across Bitly, TinyURL, Short.io, Dub and more.

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Comparison grid of free URL shorteners in 2026: FattyURL, Short.io, is.gd, TinyURL and Bitly checked for no-account shortening, free click data and no ads.

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The Best Free URL Shorteners in 2026: 12 Compared on Limits, Analytics and Ads

Twelve free URL shorteners compared on what the free plan really gives you: link limits, click data, custom slugs, ads, and whether links can stop working.

Sep 28, 2026 • 15 min read