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How to Choose the Best Url Shorteners API in 2026

There are 19 Url Shorteners APIs in our directory. Of these, 10 require no authentication, making them ideal for quick prototyping. 10 are rated beginner-friendly.

Last updated: April 2026

Quick Comparison: Top 10 Url Shorteners APIs

Name Auth HTTPS CORS Difficulty
1pt No Auth ✓ ✓ Beginner
Bitly OAuth ✓ ? Advanced
CleanURI No Auth ✓ ✓ Beginner
ClickMeter API Key ✓ ? Intermediate
Clico API Key ✓ ? Intermediate
Cutt.ly API Key ✓ ? Intermediate
Drivet URL Shortener No Auth ✓ ? Beginner
Free Url Shortener No Auth ✓ ? Beginner
Git.io No Auth ✓ ? Beginner
GoTiny No Auth ✓ ✓ Beginner
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Free Url Shorteners APIs (No Auth)

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

1pt

⭐ Beginner's Pick
82

1pt is a free, minimalist URL shortener API that converts long URLs into compact short links using the 1pt.co domain.

No Auth Beginner HTTPS 652ms

CleanURI

0

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

No Auth Beginner HTTPS 459ms

Drivet URL Shortener

⭐ Beginner's Pick
77

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

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

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

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: 1pt

Quick implementation example using 1pt.

Using curl

curl https://github.com/1pt-co/api/blob/main/README.md

JavaScript

const url = "https://github.com/1pt-co/api/blob/main/";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

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

What is the easiest Url Shorteners API to use?

1pt 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. 10 APIs need no authentication, 8 require an API key, and 1 use OAuth.

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