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Bly.to vs CleanURI

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

Bly.to

URL shortening service with analytics and tracking capabilities

CleanURI

URL shortener service

Bly.to

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

CleanURI

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureBly.toCleanURI
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

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