Comparison
Shortfy vs TinyURL
TinyURL is one of the oldest URL shorteners around. It's simple and generous on free links — but it has almost no analytics. Here's how it compares to Shortfy.
Analytics
Shortfy tracks clicks, geo & devices. TinyURL free plan has none.
API
Shortfy includes REST API on the free plan. TinyURL has no public API.
Expiry
Shortfy lets you set link expiration dates. TinyURL doesn't.
| Feature | Shortfy | TinyURL |
|---|---|---|
| Free links per month | 50 | Unlimited* |
| Click analytics (free) | ||
| Geo & device analytics | Pro ($9/mo) | |
| Custom aliases (free) | Limited | |
| Custom aliases (paid) | Pro ($9/mo) | $9.99/mo |
| Link expiration dates | Pro ($9/mo) | |
| QR code generation | ||
| REST API | ||
| 30-day click chart | ||
| Referrer tracking |
* TinyURL's free plan has no link limits but also no analytics. Paid plans add custom aliases.
The core difference: analytics
TinyURL's biggest limitation is the complete absence of analytics on its free plan. You can shorten unlimited links, but you have no idea how many people clicked them, where they came from, or what device they used. For anyone using short links for marketing, campaigns, or content sharing, this is a significant gap.
Shortfy's free plan includes click counts, a 30-day click chart, and referrer tracking — all without paying anything. Geo and device analytics (country, browser, OS) unlock on the $9/month Pro plan.
Free link limits
TinyURL wins on volume — the free plan has no monthly link cap. Shortfy's free plan allows 50 links per month, which is enough for most individual users. If you need to create hundreds of links per month without analytics, TinyURL's free tier has the edge. If you need any analytics at all, Shortfy is the better option.
API access
TinyURL has no public REST API on any plan. Shortfy includes full API access with Bearer token authentication on the free plan — making it the better choice for developers who want to automate link creation, retrieve analytics, or integrate short links into their own applications.
When TinyURL makes sense
TinyURL is ideal for quick, one-off link shortening where you don't need to track clicks and just want a short URL that works. It has no account requirement, no limit, and has been reliably around for decades. For anything analytics-driven or developer- facing, Shortfy is the stronger choice.