Head-to-head · URL Shorteners
Elido vs TRIMS
Elido leads on 0 checks, TRIMS on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreElido · 7.6/10
- Free planboth
Elido scores higher on our rubric for url shorteners: 7.6 against 5.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #16 and #33.
Elido is the better fit for teams needing SDKs and self-hosting. TRIMS is the better fit for teams needing advanced routing and attribution.
- Elido fits best
Teams needing SDKs and self-hosting
- TRIMS fits best
Teams needing advanced routing and attribution
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Side by side
| Feature | Elido 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | TRIMS 5.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 5.8 |
| Ranking | #16 in URL Shorteners | #33 in URL Shorteners |
| Best for | Teams needing SDKs and self-hosting | Teams needing advanced routing and attribution |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €10/mo | $15/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Community, Email, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR, 2FA |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Elido 4/4 · TRIMS 4/4 | ||
| Custom domains | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bulk link creation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Geo targeting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Analytics retention | Not checked yet | Unlimited |
| Team seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
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| Our verdict | Elido is a hosted URL-shortening platform for creators, freelancers, agencies, marketing teams, SaaS companies, and enterprises. It creates short links, QR codes, branded-domain redirects, and click analytics covering geography, devices,… Read the review → |
TRIMS is a URL-shortening and link-management platform for creators, marketers, teams and agencies. It creates branded short links on custom domains with automatic SSL, adds dynamic QR codes, and reports clicks by geography, device,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Elido — where it wins
- REST API, OpenAPI, and SDKs for TypeScript, Go, Python, and Ruby
- Smart routing supports geo, device, time, and A/B rules
- Self-hosted redirect and API components are available under Apache 2.0
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits usage to 50 links and 500 tracked clicks monthly
- Self-hosted Business deployments still require a subscription dashboard
- The product is currently identified as being in closed beta
TRIMS — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited links, tracked clicks and custom aliases
- Advanced routing, A/B testing and conversion attribution support campaigns
- REST API, webhooks, bulk creation and team workspaces support operations
Where it doesn't
- Free analytics history is limited to 30 days
- Business and Premium plans are marked planned and upcoming
- Advanced analytics and attribution begin on the Pro plan
- Elido7.6/10 · Free plan
A flexible URL shortener with APIs, SDKs, routing, and self-hosted components.
Visit ElidoFull verdict → - TRIMS5.8/10 · Free plan
A free URL shortener that adds routing, attribution and team controls as you scale.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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