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ClikSo

Freemium#27 of 154 in URL Shorteners

ClikSo: A broad URL shortener with low-cost annual plans and a self-hosting option. Ranked #27 of 154 in URL Shorteners by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for users needing low-cost self-hosting.

6.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.5 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Users needing low-cost self-hosting
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$60/yr
Custom domains
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Self-hosting license includes unlimited links, clicks, domains, folders, and tags
- Detailed click analytics plus targeting, A/B testing, QR codes, and UTM tools
- REST API and integrations with Meta, TikTok, GA4, and Google Tag Manager
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits usage to 50 links and 2,000 tracked clicks per month
- Bulk shortening is not available
- Advanced team, targeting, and AI features require paid plans

Our verdict on ClikSo

ClikSo is a URL-shortening platform for creators, marketers, developers, agencies, and teams. It supports branded short links, custom slugs, custom domains, dynamic QR codes, UTM-tagged URLs, and click analytics covering location, devices, browsers, operating systems, referrers, and campaign parameters. Its web, API, and self-hosted options make it suitable for both campaign management and infrastructure-conscious teams.

Pricing spans a free plan and four paid tiers. Free includes 50 links per month, 2,000 tracked clicks per month, one custom domain, 30 days of data retention, and community support. Starter costs $60 per year and adds 500 links per month, 20,000 tracked clicks per month, two custom domains, 90 days of retention, and two team seats. Pro costs $180 per year with 5,000 links, 200,000 tracked clicks, five custom domains, device and geo targeting, and five team seats. Business costs $588 per year with 10,000 links, 2,000,000 tracked clicks, 12 custom domains, unlimited AI analytics and AI slugs, and 12 team seats. Enterprise adds custom volumes, SSO/SAML, audit logs, and a 99.9% redirect uptime SLA.

ClikSo’s main advantage is breadth: password protection, link expiration, country- and device-based targeting, A/B testing, customizable QR codes, and a REST API cover more than basic redirection. Integrations with Meta, TikTok, GA4, and Google Tag Manager support campaign workflows. The self-hosting license adds unlimited links and clicks, unlimited domains, full source access, and lifetime updates, making it a strong fit for organizations that want deployment control. Teams needing bulk shortening, or only straightforward link creation without targeting, analytics, or campaign tools, may find the broader feature set unnecessary.

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ClikSo pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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ClikSo fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$60/yr
Custom domains	Yes
Analytics retention	Unlimited
API access	Yes
Team seats	2 seats
Bulk link creation	No
Geo targeting	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Compliance & security	SSO/SAML
Support	Email, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	4 integrations: Meta, TikTok, GA4, Google Tag Manager
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	clik.so
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

ClikSo integrations

ClikSo lists 4 integrations on its own site.

Meta
TikTok
GA4
Google Tag Manager

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