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Bitly vs Shrtlnk

Both are solid URL Shorteners APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.

Bitly

URL shortener and link management

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Shrtlnk

Simple and efficient short link creation

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Bitly

  • HTTPS supported
  • Requires OAuth setup

Shrtlnk

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeatureBitlyShrtlnk
AuthenticationOAuthapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

Shrtlnk works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.

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