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ScissorLink

Free#134 of 154 in URL Shorteners

ScissorLink: A developer-focused self-hosted shortener with API access, analytics, and Docker support. Ranked #134 of 154 in URL Shorteners by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for developers wanting a self-hosted core shortener.

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Developers wanting a self-hosted core shortener
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Self-hosted open-source deployment with Docker support
- Detailed click, geographic, browser, OS, and device analytics
- REST API, custom tokens, and bulk link operations
Where it doesn't
- Custom domains are listed in the roadmap
- Requires self-hosting and administration
- Built for a narrower developer and small-team use case

Our verdict on ScissorLink

ScissorLink is an open-source URL-shortening application for developers and small teams that want to manage their own shortener. It supports short-link creation and redirection, custom tokens, publishing controls, and visitor tracking. The application combines a .NET 9 and ASP.NET Core backend with React, SQL Server, and a React administration dashboard. It can be deployed on the web or self-hosted, with Docker deployment guidance for teams that prefer a container-based setup.

Its strongest area is operational control. Administrators can publish or unpublish links, manage links through REST API endpoints, and perform bulk link operations. Analytics extend beyond basic click counts and trends to include geographic data plus browser, operating-system, and device information. That combination suits developers building link workflows into internal tools or services, especially when API access and control over deployment matter more than a hosted campaign-management layer.

ScissorLink’s trade-off is the responsibility that comes with a self-hosted, open-source application. Teams need to handle deployment and administration around its .NET, React, and SQL Server stack rather than relying on a hosted shortener. Custom domains appear in the roadmap, so teams that require that capability as part of their current short-link workflow should consider an alternative. Pick ScissorLink when self-hosting, programmable link management, bulk operations, and visitor analytics are priorities; choose another product when a more mature hosted ecosystem or current custom-domain support is central to the decision.

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ScissorLink pricing

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

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ScissorLink fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
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, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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