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Alias

Free#85 of 154 in URL Shorteners

Alias: A capable free shortener for API users, creators, and browser-based workflows. Ranked #85 of 154 in URL Shorteners by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free users needing API and browser workflows.

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free users needing API and browser workflows
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free access includes aliases, analytics, QR codes, and link expiry
- REST API, JavaScript/TypeScript SDK, and CSV bulk tools
- Link-in-bio pages include themes and tracked buttons
Where it doesn't
- The offering is centered on a single free plan
- Browser extensions are limited to Chrome and Edge
- Analytics focus on click dimensions rather than broader marketing reporting

Our verdict on Alias

Alias is a web-based URL shortener for individuals, creators, freelancers, small businesses, and marketers. Its free plan creates short links and custom aliases, tracks clicks by country, device, browser, and referrer, and automatically generates QR codes. It also adds link expiry, password protection, bulk shortening, link-in-bio pages, a REST API, a TypeScript/JavaScript SDK, and browser extensions for Chrome and Edge. The core short-link features are available without a credit card, making Alias a practical fit for users who want a broad feature set without a subscription.

The free plan is the entire published pricing model: it costs $0 and includes short links, click analytics, custom aliases, QR codes, link expiry, and bulk shortening. Beyond those listed plan highlights, the product expands its workflow with CSV import and export, password protection, themed link-in-bio pages, and tracked buttons. That combination gives creators and marketers several ways to distribute and measure links while keeping the entry point straightforward. Buyers should choose Alias when free access, API availability, and bulk operations matter more than a tiered commercial plan structure.

Alias also fits users who want to connect link management to code or browser workflows. The REST API and TypeScript/JavaScript SDK support programmatic use, while Chrome and Edge extensions make shortening available from the browser. Its analytics are organized around concrete click dimensions, and its QR-code generation and expiry controls cover common sharing and campaign needs. The trade-off is focus: teams seeking a paid-tier procurement path or capabilities beyond Alias’s free short-link, analytics, QR, bulk, and link-in-bio workflow should consider an alternative. For individuals, creators, freelancers, and small businesses, Alias is strongest when a free, API-ready shortener is the priority.

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Alias pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Alias fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Custom domains	Not verified
Analytics retention	Not verified
API access	Yes
Team seats	Not verified
Bulk link creation	Yes
Geo targeting	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Chrome extension
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	aliasurlshortener.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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