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Z-urL

Freemium#115 of 154 in URL Shorteners

Z-urL: An affordable web-based shortener for branded, measurable links. Ranked #115 of 154 in URL Shorteners by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small businesses needing affordable branded links.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Small businesses needing affordable branded links
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$9/mo
Custom domains
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free plan includes custom aliases and basic analytics
- Pro adds custom domains, advanced analytics, and password protection
- Enterprise includes API access, priority support, and custom integration
Where it doesn't
- Available on the web only
- Feature breadth is narrower than broader link platforms
- API access and custom integration require the Enterprise tier

Our verdict on Z-urL

Z-urL is a web-based URL shortener for creating and managing shorter links. It is aimed at individuals and small businesses that need branded or measurable links without starting with a paid subscription. Core capabilities include custom aliases, click analytics, location and device analytics, password protection, link expiration dates, custom domains, API access, and custom integrations across its listed plans.

The published plans show a straightforward freemium structure. Free costs $0 per month and includes Basic Link Shortening, Custom Aliases, and Basic Analytics. Pro costs $9 per month and adds Advanced Analytics, Custom Domains, and Password Protection while including everything in Free. Enterprise costs $29 per month and adds API Access, Priority Support, and Custom Integration on top of Pro. This makes Pro the practical tier for branded links and richer reporting, while Enterprise is intended for organizations that need programmatic access or a tailored connection to another system.

Z-urL’s main strength is the combination of link controls and analytics in a focused web service. Custom domains support branded destinations, while password protection and expiration dates provide additional control over shared links. Location and device analytics add more context than basic click counts alone. The tradeoff is a web-only platform with a narrower feature set than a broader link-management suite. Businesses seeking a focused way to shorten, brand, and measure links should consider Z-urL; those needing wider platform coverage or advanced capabilities outside its listed features should look elsewhere.

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Z-urL pricing

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

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Z-urL fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$9/mo
Custom domains	Yes
Analytics retention	Not verified
API access	Yes
Team seats	Not verified
Bulk link creation	Not verified
Geo targeting	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	z-url.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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