Best URL Shorteners APIs in 2026

The top 15 of 21 free URL Shorteners APIs, ranked by how easy they are to start with (API key, HTTPS, CORS), how reliable they are in our daily health checks, and what developers rate them. GoTiny API takes the top spot.

Last tested Oct 24, 2026 · Rankings update daily

1
GoTiny API
Online · 1169 ms
A lightweight URL shortener, focused on ease-of-use for the developer and end-user.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS
2
1pt API
Online · 1454 ms
A simple URL shortener. A free url shorteners API by 1pt-co.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS
3
Git.io API
Online · 956 ms
Do you have a GitHub URL you’d like to shorten?
- No API key needed
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS ?
4
RedirHub API
Online · 1169 ms
URL redirect management with custom domains, HTTPS, analytics, and REST API.
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS
5
UrlBae API
Online · 682 ms
Simple and efficient short link creation.
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS
6D
Drivet URL Shortener API
Online · 783 ms
Shorten a long URL easily and fast.
- No API key needed
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS ?
7
Free Url Shortener API
Online · 717 ms
Free URL Shortener offers a powerful API to interact with other sites.
- No API key needed
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS ?
8
Mgnet.me API
Online · 972 ms
Torrent URL shorten API. A free url shorteners API by mgnet.me.
- No API key needed
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSNo CORS
9
Shrtlnk API
Online · 796 ms
Simple and efficient short link creation.
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS
10
Cutt.ly API
Online · 998 ms
Explore the Cuttly Regular API to shorten URLs, manage link analytics, and integrate powerful URL management tools into your applications.
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
11
TinyURL API
Online · 512 ms
Shorten long URLs. A free url shorteners API by TinyURL.
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSNo CORS
12
Rebrandly API
Online · 1735 ms
Custom URL shortener for sharing branded links.
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
13
Bitly API
Online · 1764 ms
URL shortener and link management.
- HTTPS
OAuthHTTPSCORS ?
14C
CleanURI API
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URL shortener service. A free url shorteners API by cleanuri.com.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS
15
Shrtcode API
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URl Shortener with multiple Domains.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS

URL Shorteners APIs compared

Top URL Shorteners APIs compared
API	API key	HTTPS	CORS	Uptime	Response	Rating
GoTiny	No	Yes	Yes	Up	1169 ms	Not rated
1pt	No	Yes	Yes	Up	1454 ms	Not rated
Git.io	No	Yes	Unknown	Up	956 ms	Not rated
RedirHub	Required	Yes	Yes	Up	1169 ms	Not rated
UrlBae	Required	Yes	Yes	Up	682 ms	Not rated
Drivet URL Shortener	No	Yes	Unknown	Up	783 ms	Not rated
Free Url Shortener	No	Yes	Unknown	Up	717 ms	Not rated
Mgnet.me	No	Yes	No	Up	972 ms	Not rated
Shrtlnk	Required	Yes	Yes	Up	796 ms	Not rated
Cutt.ly	Required	Yes	Unknown	Up	998 ms	Not rated

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Best URL Shorteners API FAQ

What is the best free URL Shorteners API in 2026?

Based on access, reliability and developer ratings, the top free URL Shorteners APIs right now are GoTiny API, 1pt API and Git.io API. GoTiny API ranks first. Rankings update daily from health checks of all 21 URL Shorteners APIs in the directory.

What is the best URL Shorteners API without an API key?

GoTiny API, 1pt API and Git.io API need no API key, so you can call them without signing up. 10 of the 21 ranked URL Shorteners APIs are keyless.

Which URL Shorteners API works from the browser?

GoTiny API, 1pt API and RedirHub API support CORS over HTTPS, so front-end JavaScript can call them directly without a proxy.

How are these APIs ranked?

Each API gets a score from: no API key (+), HTTPS (+), CORS support (+), 30-day uptime and response time from our daily health checks, and ratings from developers on this site. APIs that failed three checks in a row are left out until they recover.