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iShortn

Freemium#40 of 154 in URL Shorteners

iShortn: An open-source short-link platform with targeting, QR codes, APIs, and self-hosting. Ranked #40 of 154 in URL Shorteners by our editors (5.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for self-hosters seeking a low-cost option.

5.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.1 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Self-hosters seeking a low-cost option
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$8/mo
Custom domains
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Open-source with documented self-hosted deployment options
- Targeting, branded QR codes, analytics, and link-in-bio pages
- REST API plus bulk CSV import and export
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits users to 30 links per month
- Free analytics covers a 7-day window
- Advanced features require paid Pro or Ultra plans

Our verdict on iShortn

iShortn is a URL-shortening and link-management platform for creators, small teams, marketers, agencies, and self-hosters. It creates and manages short links, tracks clicks by country, city, device, referrer, and time, and supports custom domains, branded and dynamic QR codes, link-in-bio pages, UTM templates, campaign tracking, targeting rules, password protection, and link expiration. Its open-source repository also documents self-hosted deployment options.

Pricing follows a freemium model with monthly billing. The Free plan includes 30 links per month, 1,000 tracked events, a 7-day analytics window, standard QR codes, one link-in-bio page, and one campaign. Pro costs $8 per month and adds 1,000 links per month, 10,000 tracked events, three custom domains, geo and device targeting, and REST API access. Ultra costs $15 per month and includes unlimited links and events, unlimited custom domains and targeting rules, unlimited bio pages, team workspaces, and priority support.

iShortn’s main strength is breadth: it combines link management, analytics, QR codes, targeting, campaigns, bio pages, API access, and bulk CSV tools in one product. The web, API, and self-hosted options give it a practical fit for teams that want control over deployment or workflow integration. The trade-off is clearest on the Free plan, where link volume and analytics coverage are limited, while custom domains and advanced targeting begin with Pro. Choose iShortn if open-source access, self-hosting, and a broad feature set matter; choose an alternative if you need higher free-tier limits or a narrower, simpler link-shortening tool.

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iShortn pricing

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

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iShortn fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$8/mo
Custom domains	Yes
Analytics retention	Unlimited
API access	Yes
Team seats	Not verified
Bulk link creation	Yes
Geo targeting	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Compliance & security	GDPR
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	ishortn.ink
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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