How to Choose the Best Url Shorteners API in 2026

There are 19 Url Shorteners APIs in our directory. Of these, 5 require no authentication, making them ideal for quick prototyping. 5 are rated beginner-friendly.

Scores last tested: 2026-07-31

Quick Comparison: Top 10 Url Shorteners APIs

Ranked by API Score. Measured means we called a real endpoint of that API; Est. means the score is derived from metadata because the endpoint could not be called without credentials. Discontinued APIs are excluded.

Name	API Score	Auth	HTTPS	CORS	Difficulty
GoTiny	92 A+ Est.	No Auth	✓	✓	Beginner
CleanURI	87 A Est.	No Auth	✓	✓	Beginner
Git.io	87 A Est.	No Auth	✓	?	Beginner
Rebrandly	82 A Est.	API Key	✓	?	Intermediate
TinyURL	79 B Est.	API Key	✓	✗	Intermediate
Clico	77 B Est.	API Key	✓	?	Intermediate
Drivet URL Shortener	77 B Est.	No Auth	✓	?	Beginner
UrlBae	74 B Est.	API Key	✓	✓	Intermediate
Bitly	73 B Est.	OAuth	✓	?	Advanced
Cutt.ly	72 B Est.	API Key	✓	?	Intermediate

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Free Url Shorteners APIs (No Auth)

These APIs require no API key or signup. Start using them immediately.

CleanURI

87 A

Est.

CleanURI provides programmatic access to url shortener service via REST API.

No Auth Beginner HTTPS 341ms

Drivet URL Shortener

⭐ Beginner's Pick

77 B

Est.

Drivet URL Shortener is a free API that quickly converts long URLs into short, shareable links with no authentication required.

No Auth Beginner HTTPS 909ms

Free Url Shortener

⭐ Beginner's Pick

72 B

Est.

Free URL Shortener (Ulvis.net) is a no-auth API that lets you shorten URLs and optionally set custom aliases, all completely free.

No Auth Beginner HTTPS 2182ms

Git.io

⭐ Beginner's Pick

87 A

Est.

Git.io is GitHub's own URL shortener service specifically designed for shortening GitHub URLs into compact git.io links.

No Auth Beginner HTTPS 32ms

GoTiny

⭐ Beginner's Pick

92 A+

Est.

GoTiny is a lightweight, open-source URL shortener API with a focus on simplicity for both developers and end users.

No Auth Beginner HTTPS 52ms

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Try It in 5 Minutes: CleanURI

Quick implementation example using CleanURI.

Using curl

curl https://cleanuri.com/docs

This is the documentation URL — check the provider's docs for the exact endpoint path.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Url Shorteners APIs are available?

There are 19 Url Shorteners APIs in our directory as of 2026.

Are there free Url Shorteners APIs?

Yes, 5 Url Shorteners APIs require no authentication and are completely free to use.

What is the easiest Url Shorteners API to use?

CleanURI is one of the easiest to get started with. It is rated as beginner-level and requires no authentication.

Do I need an API key for Url Shorteners APIs?

It depends. 5 APIs need no authentication, 8 require an API key, and 1 use OAuth.

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