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Bly.to vs Clico

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

Bly.to

URL shortening service with analytics and tracking capabilities

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Clico

URL shortener service

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Bly.to

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

Clico

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeatureBly.toClico
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

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

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