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1pt vs Bly.to

If you need a URL Shorteners API that's easy to integrate, go with 1pt.

1pt

A simple URL shortener

Bly.to

URL shortening service with analytics and tracking capabilities

1pt

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

Bly.to

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
Feature1ptBly.to
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

1pt is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.