Shorten.REST vs. SHORT.io
Short.io is an easy-to-use software made for creating links and redirects. However, Shorten.REST does the same, and more, for less money.
short.io limits the number of links you can create
Short.io has a limited number of branded links until you reach an enterprise level plan, while Shorten.REST has unlimited links.
short.io has less integrations than shorten.rest
Shorten.REST has more Pixel integrations than Short.io.
shorten.rest has more features, even with the free plan
Shorten.REST has more features, like link tracking options, in their free plan, while Short.io does not.
Shorten.REST vs. SHORT.io: A Quick Comparison
Feature Comparison |  | SHORT.io |
Free Plan | $0 | $0 |
Number of Clicks/Month | Unlimited | 50,000 |
50,000 | Unlimited | 1,000 |
Number of Custom Domains | 1 | 3 |
Operating System Based Link Tracking | Included | Included |
Location Based Link Tracking | Included | N/A |
Deep Links | Unlimited | N/A |
UTM Builder | Included | Included |
SSL Certificate | Included | Included |
Guaranteed Uptime | 99.99% | N/A |
Webhooks | Included | N/A |
Startup vs. Enterprise | $95/Month | $150/Month |
Number of Clicks/Month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Number of Branded Links/Month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Number of Custom Domains | 3 | Unlimited |
Operating System Based Link Tracking | Included | Included |
Location Based Link Tracking | Included | Included |
Deep Links | Included | Included |
UTM Builder | Included | Included |
SSL Certificate | Included | Included |
Guaranteed Uptime | 99.99% | 99.9% |
Webhooks | Included | ? |
All Shorten.REST Plans Include
There are certain features that are non-negotiable, even if you’re on a free plan.
We know that.
Unlimited clicks.
Unlimited number of branded URLs.
UTM builder and unlimited meta tags.
Guaranteed 99.99% uptime for servers.
A free SSL certificate.
Click tracking by referrer, user agent, browser type, operating system, country (several more refined location-based features coming soon).
Why spend more on the same features?
Shorten.REST gives you more API control and capabilities, for less. Our free plan, especially, offers more features than Short.io's.
Developer Testimonials
Hear Capterra verified testimonials from developers using our link shortener services.
The first URL shorten service with API. I am amazed with the full range of API facilities.
Freelancer
There are many link shorteners on the market but Shorten have gone the extra mile by providing a bunch of extra developer-friendly features – like a Zapier integration and decent click tracking stats.
Managing Director
Computer Software
Works as advertised. URL shortening is something that we expect to be easy to set up, no hassle and that just works. Shorten.REST does that very well. We integrated it in a few hours in our software solution.
CEO
Information Technology and Services
We literally set up Shorten.REST in less than an hour, live on functioning on our Esports Management platform.
Founder
Sports