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1pt vs Shrtlnk

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

1pt

A simple URL shortener

Shrtlnk

Simple and efficient short link creation

1pt

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

Shrtlnk

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Currently flagged as inactive
Feature1ptShrtlnk
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

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