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24 alternatives to QShort

Shorten links & lock content behind without subscriptions

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

  1. 1
    xShort▲18

    Instant link shortening: no hassle, no wait.

    2025 · planck.to · its alternatives →

  2. 2
    Veshort▲63

    The smart URL shortener

    2023 · veshort.com · its alternatives →

  3. 3
    Y.GY▲184

    A simple link shortener and QR code creator

    2024 · app.y.gy · its alternatives →

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    + Link▲72

    A URL Shortener that helps combat phishing

    2018 · plus.link · its alternatives →

  6. 6

    Url shortener

    2025 · quickshortio.netlify.app · its alternatives →

  7. 7
    Xshort▲9

    A url shortener that simply works

    2024 · xshort.app · its alternatives →

  8. 8

    Fast, free and decentralized URL shortener

    2023 · w3.do · its alternatives →

  9. 9

    Automatically shorten links by copying or sharing them ⛓️

    2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

  10. 10

    Reveal hidden links and scan QR codes to safely preview URLs

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    State▲10

    The best and affordable URL shortener

    Nov 2025 · its alternatives →

  13. 13

    Scalable URL Shortener with Custom Keywords & QR Integration

    2025 · shortcraze-3377.vercel.app · its alternatives →

  14. 14

    Prevent short link services from tracking you 👀

    2020 · unshort.link · its alternatives →

  15. 15
    Qr-Man▲7

    Free short link generator & url shortener

    2025 · qr-man.com · its alternatives →

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    q.gy▲31

    World’s Shortest URL Shortener

    2024 · its alternatives →

  17. 17

    Privacy focused SaaS Link Management and Shortener Software.

    2020 · lunatio.com · its alternatives →

  18. 18

    Free, Simple and Fast URL shortener!

    2023 · its alternatives →

  19. 19

    Shorten links, track clicks & make QR codes — 100% free

    May 2026 · meshalive.com · its alternatives →

  20. 20

    Free url shortener, boost clicks, create short links

    2025 · diref.com.co · its alternatives →

  21. 21

    Create a short link for any long URL in one click. Permanent, free, no account required. Links never expire and redirect instantly — no ads, no tracking.

    2025 · url-client-e2zp.onrender.com · its alternatives →

  22. 22

    Free URL shortener with QR codes and analytics

    Jun 2026 · its alternatives →

  23. 23

    Free URL shortener with real-time click analytics

    Dec 2025 · its alternatives →

  24. 24

    Your all-in-one- link shortener and QR code solution!

    2023 · linkshortener.io · its alternatives →

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