Bitly vs Short Link
Both are solid URL Shorteners APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Short Link
Short URLs support so many domains
Bitly
- HTTPS supported
- Requires OAuth setup
Short Link
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Bitly | Short Link |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | OAuth | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Short Link is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.