Bitly vs Free Url Shortener
Both are solid URL Shorteners APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Free Url Shortener
Free URL Shortener offers a powerful API to interact with other sites
Bitly
- HTTPS supported
- Requires OAuth setup
Free Url Shortener
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Bitly | Free Url Shortener |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | OAuth | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Free Url Shortener is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.