The short answer
Is Shortener.dev a good TinyURL alternative?
If you started on TinyURL and now want to know who clicks, Shortener.dev adds country, referrer and device analytics, plus device and geo targeting, UTM parameters and social preview cards on every plan.
When TinyURL may fit better: You only need a quick, anonymous short link and no analytics.
Side-by-side
Shortener.dev vs TinyURL: feature comparison
TinyURL details are based on its public product and pricing pages and can change. Availability and limits depend on the plan.
| Capability | Shortener.dev | TinyURL |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $29 a month, or $149 one-time | Free shortening, paid tiers |
| Free plan | 10 links with 7 days of analytics | Yes, even without an account |
| Custom domains | 1 to 10 branded domains, by plan | On paid plans |
| Click analytics | Country, city, referrer, browser, OS and device, 7 to 90 days by plan | On paid plans |
| Device and geo targeting | iOS, Android and per-country destinations on every plan | See their docs |
| Expiration and passwords | Both, on every plan | See their docs |
| Social preview cards | Custom title, description and image per link | See their docs |
| REST API | OpenAPI-documented API on paid plans | Yes |
| Hosting | Managed, on Cloudflare’s global network | Managed SaaS |
Cost & adoption
Pricing and ease of use
Shortener.dev is free for 10 links. Paid plans start at $29 a month for 1,000 links, three custom domains, click reports and API access, and a one-time $149 lifetime deal is available. Clicks are unlimited on every plan, and every link option is included.
Before you commit
- Anonymous links are convenient but cannot be edited or tracked later.
- Check whether your existing TinyURL links need to keep working before you switch.
Next step
Try it on your own links.
Create a free account, add a few links from TinyURL, and compare the analytics side by side before you move everything.
Product descriptions reflect publicly available positioning; capabilities and pricing may change. Check each provider’s current documentation before making a purchase decision. Visit TinyURL