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CleanURI vs Short Link

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

CleanURI

URL shortener service

Short Link

Short URLs support so many domains

CleanURI

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

Short Link

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeatureCleanURIShort Link
AuthenticationNoneNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

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