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Elido

Freemium#16 of 154 in URL Shorteners

Elido: A flexible URL shortener with APIs, SDKs, routing, and self-hosted components. Ranked #16 of 154 in URL Shorteners by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams needing SDKs and self-hosting.

7.6/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.6 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Teams needing SDKs and self-hosting
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
€10/mo
Custom domains
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

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

Our verdict on Elido

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, referrers, and UTM data. Teams can also use workspaces, role controls, webhooks, REST API access, SDKs, and smart-link routing. Its web, API, and self-hosted options make it a fit for organizations that need more control than a basic link shortener provides.

Pricing starts with a Free plan offering 50 links per month, 500 tracked clicks per month, an f.elido.me redirect tier, and community support. Pro 1K costs €10 per month and includes three branded domains, five team members, and 10K tracked clicks per month; the pricing explanation also describes tracked clicks as unlimited. Business 50K costs €70 per month and adds five branded domains, 15 team members, SSO, audit logs, and BAA on request. Enterprise costs €2,999 per year and adds custom link and click limits, dedicated edge POPs, indefinite team seats, SLA-backed support, SSO, and SCIM.

Elido’s strongest distinction is its developer and deployment coverage. Bulk link creation is available through the API, and integrations include Stripe, Shopify, GA4 Measurement Protocol, Meta Conversions API, Mixpanel, S3, BigQuery, Snowflake, and Slack. Custom domains include automatic TLS, while routing can respond to location, device, time, or A/B conditions. The Apache 2.0 self-hosted redirect and API components suit teams with infrastructure requirements, although the dashboard remains subscription-based for self-hosted Business deployments. Choose Elido for SDKs, routing, team controls, and deployment flexibility; a simpler option may suit users who only need occasional link creation.

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Elido pricing

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

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Elido fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	€10/mo
Custom domains	Yes
Analytics retention	Not verified
API access	Yes
Team seats	5 seats
Bulk link creation	Yes
Geo targeting	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Compliance & security	GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	9 integrations: Stripe, Shopify, GA4 Measurement Protocol, Meta Conversions API, Mixpanel, S3 …
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	elido.app
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Elido integrations

Elido lists 9 integrations on its own site.

Stripe
Shopify
GA4 Measurement Protocol
Meta Conversions API
Mixpanel
S3
BigQuery
Snowflake
Slack

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