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1pt vs Clico

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

1pt

A simple URL shortener

Clico

URL shortener service

1pt

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

Clico

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • Currently flagged as inactive
Feature1ptClico
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.