Explore free URL Shorteners APIs available for developers. Browse our collection of public APIs in the URL Shorteners category, each verified and documented for easy integration into your projects.
Last verified: April 1, 2026
| Name | Description | Auth | HTTPS | CORS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1pt | A simple URL shortener | none | Yes | yes | alive |
| Bitly | URL shortener and link management | oauth | Yes | unknown | alive |
| CleanURI | URL shortener service | none | Yes | yes | alive |
| ClickMeter | Monitor, compare and optimize your marketing links | apikey | Yes | unknown | dead |
| Clico | URL shortener service | apikey | Yes | unknown | dead |
| Cutt.ly | URL shortener service | apikey | Yes | unknown | alive |
| Drivet URL Shortener | Shorten a long URL easily and fast | none | Yes | unknown | alive |
| Free Url Shortener | Free URL Shortener offers a powerful API to interact with other sites | none | Yes | unknown | alive |
| Git.io | Git.io URL shortener | none | Yes | unknown | alive |
| GoTiny | A lightweight URL shortener, focused on ease-of-use for the developer and end-user | none | Yes | yes | alive |
| Kutt | Free Modern URL Shortener | apikey | Yes | yes | dead |
| Mgnet.me | Torrent URL shorten API | none | Yes | no | alive |
| owo | A simple link obfuscator/shortener | none | Yes | unknown | dead |
| Rebrandly | Custom URL shortener for sharing branded links | apikey | Yes | unknown | alive |
| Short Link | Short URLs support so many domains | none | Yes | unknown | dead |
| Shrtcode | URl Shortener with multiple Domains | none | Yes | yes | alive |
| Shrtlnk | Simple and efficient short link creation | apikey | Yes | yes | dead |
| TinyURL | Shorten long URLs | apikey | Yes | no | alive |
| UrlBae | Simple and efficient short link creation | apikey | Yes | yes | alive |
10 of these APIs require no authentication — you can start making requests immediately without signing up for an account. Just pick one from the table above, check its documentation, and send your first request.
8 APIs in this category require a free API key. This usually means creating a free account on the provider's website and copying your key from the dashboard. The process typically takes less than a minute.
Not sure where to start? Look for APIs marked as "alive" in the status column — these were recently verified as working. For browser-based projects, check that the API supports CORS.
Yes, all APIs listed on API Bouncer have a free tier. Some are completely open (no sign-up needed), while others require a free account to get an API key. Free tiers typically have rate limits — check each API's documentation for specifics.
It depends on your needs. Consider: Do you need authentication or prefer no-auth? Does your project need CORS support for browser access? How many requests will you make? Start with a no-auth API to prototype quickly, then switch to a more feature-rich option if needed.
We run periodic health checks on all listed APIs. The "Status" column shows whether each API was responding at our last check. APIs marked as "alive" were recently verified. You can also test any API yourself using curl or our guides on testing APIs.
Most free APIs allow commercial use, but terms vary by provider. Always check the specific API's terms of service. Some APIs have separate free and commercial tiers with different rate limits.
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