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1pt vs TinyURL

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

1pt

A simple URL shortener

TinyURL

Shorten long URLs

1pt

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

TinyURL

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • No CORS support
Feature1ptTinyURL
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesNo

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.