Cut.bd vs TinyURL
TinyURL is one of the oldest shorteners online and its free tier is genuinely free forever — but it's link creation only. Analytics, a custom domain, and API access all sit behind a paid plan on TinyURL; Cut.bd includes all three from its Free plan.
| Feature | Cut.bd | TinyURL |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 30 links/mo with click analytics included | Unlimited link creation, no analytics, no custom domain |
| Click analytics | Included from the Free plan | Paid plans only |
| Custom domains | Included from the Free plan (1 domain) | Paid plans only |
| API access | Included from the Free plan (3 req/min, up to 360 on Ultimate) | Paid plans only |
| Bulk link creation | From $9/mo (Starter), 50 links/mo, scaling to 5,000/mo | Dedicated Bulk-tier plan |
| QR codes | Included on every plan, including Free | Included on Free plan |
TinyURL publishes inconsistent pricing across third-party listings for its paid tiers (figures we found ranged from roughly $10–16/month for the entry paid plan), so we're intentionally not quoting one exact number here — check tinyurl.com directly for current pricing. The feature gaps above (no analytics, no custom domain, no API on the free tier) are consistent across every source we checked.
The verdict
TinyURL is hard to beat for a single anonymous link with no expectations at all. The moment you want to know who clicked, or want the link on your own domain, Cut.bd's free plan already covers that — no payment required to get past TinyURL's free-tier ceiling.
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