We compared the top free URL shorteners on analytics, custom links and price. Here's how they stack up — and which one wins for you.
Analytics depth, custom links, no-expiry and price — not marketing fluff.
The winners give you real click data, not just a redirect.
We flag which 'free' plans actually stay free.
| Feature | Linksterr | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Free click analytics | ✓ | Paywall |
| Custom aliases | ✓ | Limited |
| No link expiry | ✓ | Varies |
| UTM & ad-platform click-IDs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Per-link pricing | Never | Common |
From $0.99/mo — instant ad-free links, full marketing analytics and CSV export. This launch price genuinely goes up soon. Lock it in.
See plans & lock the price →For free analytics, custom links and no-expiry, Linksterr ranks #1 — but the right pick depends on whether you need branded domains, campaign tracking or monetization.
Linksterr leads on free analytics: traffic sources, UTM campaigns and ad-platform click-IDs that most free shorteners don't offer.
Just $5.99/year at launch pricing — rising to $39.99/year when the countdown ends. That's the full marketing panel (routing, conversions, retargeting) for less than a coffee a year.