The best
Short.io alternative
in 2026
Short.io is great for developer link management — but it has no Link-in-Bio, no landing page builder, and no free QR codes. Alshorty gives you all of that, plus a full REST API, at $0/month.
Try free — no account needed for first 2 links. Sign up free for 50/month.
$0
Alshorty Pro/month
vs $19/mo on Short.io
50
Free links/month
with analytics & QR codes
API
Full REST API
links, bio, SmartPages
3-in-1
Tools in one
shortener + bio + pages
Why developers switch from Short.io
Developer-friendly. Creator-ready.
Everything Short.io is missing.
Full REST API on Pro
Alshorty Pro includes complete REST API access — link creation, analytics, bio pages, and SmartPages — with API key management and rate-limited endpoints.
Analytics Short.io charges extra for
Short.io's analytics are solid but gated behind higher plans. Alshorty Pro includes country, device, browser, and referrer breakdown at a lower monthly price.
Link-in-Bio — Short.io has none
Alshorty gives you a free Link-in-Bio page with embeds, contact form, and analytics. Short.io is link-only — no bio page builder, ever.
SmartPages landing builder
Build full landing pages with 16 block types, countdown timers, lead forms, and analytics — all inside Alshorty. Short.io has no page builder.
Free QR codes on every link
Every Alshorty link gets a downloadable QR code in SVG and PNG at no cost. Short.io charges for QR generation on lower plans.
Simpler pricing, more inclusive
Short.io's free plan is very limited. Alshorty's free plan includes 50 links/month, analytics, QR codes, Link-in-Bio, and SmartPages — all at no cost.
Full REST API — built in
Alshorty Pro gives you complete API access across all features — link creation, analytics, Link-in-Bio, and SmartPages. One API key. One subscription. Everything.
# Create a short link via API
curl -X POST https://api.alshorty.com/api/shorten \
-H "X-API-Key: sk_yourkey..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"url": "https://example.com/long-url", "alias": "my-link"}'
Links API
Create & manage
Analytics API
Fetch click data
Bio API
Manage pages
Webhooks
Coming soon
Alshorty vs Short.io — side by side
Where Short.io leads on custom domains, Alshorty leads on everything else.
| Feature | AlshortyYou're here | Short.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free links/month | 50 links | 1,000 (single domain) |
| Free analytics | ✅ Free (7 days) | ⚠️ Very limited |
| QR code generation | ✅ Free | 💰 Higher plans |
| Password-protected links | ✅ Free | 💰 Paid only |
| Link expiry / max clicks | ✅ Free | 💰 Paid only |
| Country breakdown | ✅ Pro | 💰 Higher plan |
| Device & OS analytics | ✅ Pro | 💰 Higher plan |
| A/B split testing | ✅ Pro | ❌ Never |
| Retargeting pixels | ✅ Pro | ❌ Never |
| Bulk shortening | ✅ Pro (100 URLs) | ✅ Via API |
| REST API access | ✅ Pro | ✅ Included |
| Link-in-Bio page | ✅ Free + Pro | ❌ Never |
| SmartPages builder | ✅ Free + Pro | ❌ Never |
| Webhook support | ✅ Coming soon | ✅ Included |
| No credit card to start | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Paid plan starts at | $0/mo | $19/mo |
Common questions
Why look for a Short.io alternative?
Short.io is a developer-focused URL shortener with solid API support and custom domain features. But it doesn't offer a Link-in-Bio builder, a landing page tool, or free QR codes — and analytics are gated behind higher plans. For developers who want a full-stack link platform, Alshorty covers more ground at a lower price.
What makes Alshorty the best Short.io alternative for developers?
Alshorty Pro gives developers a complete REST API covering link creation, analytics, Link-in-Bio pages, and SmartPages — all under one key. Combined with bulk shortening, UTM tracking, A/B testing, geo targeting, and retargeting pixels, it covers every use case Short.io serves and more, at $0/month.