The short answer
Is Shortener.dev a good T.LY alternative?
Shortener.dev gives each link expiration, password, UTM parameters, social preview, device and geo targeting, organizes links into projects and lets your team share one account.
When T.LY may fit better: You shorten links mostly from the browser toolbar and want the shortest domain.
Side-by-side
Shortener.dev vs T.LY: feature comparison
T.LY details are based on its public product and pricing pages and can change. Availability and limits depend on the plan.
| Capability | Shortener.dev | T.LY |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $29 a month, or $149 one-time | Free plan, paid tiers |
| Free plan | 10 links with 7 days of analytics | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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
- Check whether you need team members and projects, or a single-user account is enough.
Next step
Try it on your own links.
Create a free account, add a few links from T.LY, 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 T.LY