Tiny.cc vs Short.io

Tiny.cc9.0Visit Short.io8.8Visit

Higher score Tiny.cc #3 in URL Shorteners 9.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Tiny.cc

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Short.io #5 in URL Shorteners 8.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Short.io

• Tiny.cc fits best

  Established users wanting a straightforward platform

• Short.io fits best

  Teams wanting strong features at low cost

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Side by side

Feature	Tiny.cc 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Short.io 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#3 in URL Shorteners	#5 in URL Shorteners
Best for	Established users wanting a straightforward platform	Teams wanting strong features at low cost
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$5/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	7 days
Free trial length	7 days · no card needed	7 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Live chat, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tiny.cc 4/4 · Short.io 4/4
Custom domains	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Bulk link creation	✓	✓
Geo targeting	✓	✓
Specs
Analytics retention	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team seats	2 seats (best)	1 seats
Our review
Pros	Custom aliases, editable destinations, branded domains, and QR codes Smart routing supports country, platform, browser, language, date, and time rules REST API includes link management, analytics, and batch shortening	Free plan includes 5 custom domains and 50,000 tracked clicks monthly REST API, bulk creation, targeting, analytics, and QR code tools Supports web, mobile apps, browsers, and broad integrations
Cons	Starter is limited to 1 custom domain, 2 users, and 500 links Pro (+) uses quote-based pricing and custom limits Access is centered on web and API rather than a broader app ecosystem	Free, Hobby, and Pro plans are limited to 1 user City, region, and mobile targeting starts on the Team plan Single sign-on and dedicated IP are limited to Enterprise
Our verdict	Tiny.cc is a web-based URL shortening and link management service for individuals, businesses, schools, universities, and government agencies. It creates short URLs with custom keywords or aliases, lets teams organize links with tags and… Read the review →	Short.io is a URL-shortening platform for individuals, marketers, developers, and teams. It creates branded short links through connected custom domains or Short.io subdomains, then adds click analytics, campaign tracking, QR codes,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Tiny.cc — where it wins

  • Custom aliases, editable destinations, branded domains, and QR codes
  • Smart routing supports country, platform, browser, language, date, and time rules
  • REST API includes link management, analytics, and batch shortening

  Where it doesn't

  • Starter is limited to 1 custom domain, 2 users, and 500 links
  • Pro (+) uses quote-based pricing and custom limits
  • Access is centered on web and API rather than a broader app ecosystem

• Short.io — where it wins

  • Free plan includes 5 custom domains and 50,000 tracked clicks monthly
  • REST API, bulk creation, targeting, analytics, and QR code tools
  • Supports web, mobile apps, browsers, and broad integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Free, Hobby, and Pro plans are limited to 1 user
  • City, region, and mobile targeting starts on the Team plan
  • Single sign-on and dedicated IP are limited to Enterprise

• Tiny.cc9.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A capable URL shortener for teams needing branded links, analytics, routing, and API access.

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• Short.io8.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A low-cost short-link platform with branded domains, targeting, analytics, and team tools.

  Visit Short.ioFull verdict →