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1pt vs ClickMeter

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

1pt

A simple URL shortener

ClickMeter

Monitor, compare and optimize your marketing links

1pt

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

ClickMeter

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
Feature1ptClickMeter
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

1pt is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. 1pt works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.