Head-to-head · URL Shorteners
Cuttly vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
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.
Visit CuttlyFull verdict → - 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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