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Head-to-head · URL Shorteners

Cuttly vs JotURL

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Cuttly #4 in URL Shorteners 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Cuttly
JotURL #8 in URL Shorteners 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit JotURL

Cuttly leads on 1 check, JotURL on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCuttly · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly Cuttly
  • Free trialonly JotURL

Cuttly scores higher on our rubric for url shorteners: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Cuttly offers free plan; JotURL doesn't.

Cuttly is the better fit for teams needing integrations and campaign tools. JotURL is the better fit for marketing teams needing deep campaign integrations.

  • Cuttly fits best

    Teams needing integrations and campaign tools

  • JotURL fits best

    Marketing teams needing deep campaign integrations

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Side by side

Feature Cuttly 8.9/10 Visit ↗ JotURL 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.5
Ranking #4 in URL Shorteners #8 in URL Shorteners
Best for Teams needing integrations and campaign tools Marketing teams needing deep campaign integrations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $132/yr —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web, Chrome extension
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 10 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cuttly 4/4 · JotURL 4/4
Custom domains ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Bulk link creation ✓ ✓
Geo targeting ✓ ✓
Specs
Analytics retention Not checked yet 1 year
Team seats Not checked yet 3 seats
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes QR codes, analytics, and API access
  • Campaigns, rotation, UTM tools, surveys, and link-in-bio pages
  • Seven workflow integrations plus REST API support
  • Combines branded links, QR codes, tracking, and deep linking
  • Supports A/B testing, retargeting pixels, and conversion tracking
  • Connects with marketing tools including HubSpot, Zapier, and ActiveCampaign
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 30 short links per month
  • Web-only access with no listed mobile or desktop app
  • Advanced collaboration starts at the Team plan
  • No permanent free plan
  • Some plan pricing is not shown in the published details
  • Its broad campaign toolkit may exceed simple shortening needs
Our verdict

Cuttly is a web-based URL shortening and link management platform for individuals, creators, marketers, affiliates, businesses, and larger organizations. It creates short links, branded links, and custom aliases while adding click…

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JotURL is a web-based link management platform for marketers, agencies, creators, and businesses. It supports branded short links, custom domains, dynamic QR codes, tracking links, deep links, conversion tracking, UTM management,…

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  1. CuttlyURL Shorteners 8.9Free plan
  2. JotURLURL Shorteners 8.514-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cuttly — where it wins

    • Free plan includes QR codes, analytics, and API access
    • Campaigns, rotation, UTM tools, surveys, and link-in-bio pages
    • Seven workflow integrations plus REST API support

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 30 short links per month
    • Web-only access with no listed mobile or desktop app
    • Advanced collaboration starts at the Team plan
  • JotURL — where it wins

    • Combines branded links, QR codes, tracking, and deep linking
    • Supports A/B testing, retargeting pixels, and conversion tracking
    • Connects with marketing tools including HubSpot, Zapier, and ActiveCampaign

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan
    • Some plan pricing is not shown in the published details
    • Its broad campaign toolkit may exceed simple shortening needs
  • Cuttly8.9/10 · Free plan

    A flexible link platform for teams that need campaigns, integrations, and analytics.

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  • JotURL8.5/10 · 14-day trial

    A campaign-focused short-link platform with deep analytics and no permanent free plan.

    Visit JotURLFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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