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Free URL Shortener

Shorten any link instantly — for free. Sign up to unlock custom aliases, QR codes, click analytics, link expiration, and a full REST API.

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What "free" actually means on Shortfy

Many URL shorteners call themselves free but limit you to 5 or 10 links per month with no analytics. Shortfy's free plan is genuinely useful.

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Links per month: 50 links

vs 10 on Bitly's free plan

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Click analytics: Included free

30-day charts & referrers

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QR code generation: Every link

Download as PNG

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REST API: Included free

Bearer token, full docs

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Account required: No

Shorten without signing up

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Credit card required: Never

Free plan stays free

More than just a free URL shortener

Click analytics

See how many people clicked each link, view a 30-day trend chart, and find your top referrers — all on the free plan.

Custom vanity URLs

On the Pro plan, choose your own short code: shortfy.co/your-brand. Looks professional and builds trust with your audience.

QR code for every link

Generate a downloadable QR code for any shortened URL — useful for print materials, business cards, and in-store displays.

Link expiration

Set a date for a link to automatically stop redirecting. Ideal for sales, events, or any time-limited content.

REST API

Create and manage short links programmatically. Full REST API with OpenAPI docs and Bearer token authentication.

Instant shortening

No delays, no queues. Paste a URL and get a short link in under a second — no account needed for basic use.

Free URL shortener FAQ

Is Shortfy really free?
Yes. The free plan gives you 50 links per month, click analytics, QR codes, and API access with no credit card required. Paid plans unlock custom aliases, geo analytics, and higher limits.
Do shortened links expire?
No, shortened links on the free plan don't expire on their own. You can optionally set an expiration date on Pro and Business plans.
Can I use this as an API-based URL shortener?
Yes. Shortfy provides a full REST API with Bearer token authentication. The API is included on the free plan with a sensible rate limit.
Is there a limit on how many times a link can be clicked?
No. There's no click limit — your short links can receive unlimited clicks regardless of plan.

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