The best free URL shortener
with real analytics
Shorten any URL instantly — free, forever. Every short link automatically tracks clicks with geo, device, browser, and referrer analytics. No other free URL shortener gives you this.
No account needed · Custom slugs · 100 free tracked links
More than a free URL shortener
SendURL is the only free URL shortener that includes real-time link analytics — the kind competitors charge for.
Instant — no account needed
Paste your URL and get a short link in under 2 seconds. No sign-up, no credit card, no friction.
Analytics on every link
Every free short link tracks clicks — with country, device, browser, and referrer data. Not available on most free URL shorteners.
Custom slugs
Choose your own short link path — like snu.to/my-brand. Custom slugs are free and available to all users.
No click caps
Your short links can receive unlimited clicks. No throttling, no expiry, no upgrade required.
Secure & fast redirects
Every redirect is served in under 1ms with LRU caching. Links stay active and fast for as long as you need.
100 links free
The free plan includes 100 active tracked short links. No time limit. No credit card ever required.
SendURL vs other free URL shorteners
Most free URL shorteners give you a short link and nothing else. SendURL gives you analytics too.
| Feature | SendURL | Bitly Free | TinyURL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free short links | Yes | 5 links | Unlimited (no analytics) |
| Click analytics | Yes | Paid only | No |
| Geo & device data | Yes | Paid only | No |
| Custom slugs | Yes | Paid only | Yes |
| No account to start | Yes | No | Yes |
| No credit card | Yes | No | Yes |
| Real-time dashboard | Yes | Paid only | No |
Comparison based on publicly available free tier information. May change.
Free URL shortener — FAQ
What is a free URL shortener?
A free URL shortener converts long, unwieldy URLs into short, shareable links at no cost. SendURL is a free URL shortener that also provides real-time click analytics — so you can see exactly who clicked your short link, where they're located, and what device they used.
Is SendURL really free forever?
Yes. The SendURL free plan includes up to 100 active tracked short links with full analytics — geo, device, browser, and referrer data included. There is no time limit, no credit card required, and no feature gating. The free plan is genuinely free forever.
What makes SendURL better than other free URL shorteners?
Most free URL shorteners just give you a redirect link. SendURL gives you a redirect link plus full click analytics — the same data that costs money on other platforms. Every free link shows you who clicked, from which country, on which device, and from which referrer.
How short are SendURL's short links?
SendURL generates 6-character base62 slugs by default, producing URLs like snu.to/abc123. You can also choose a custom slug (e.g. snu.to/my-brand) or a timestamp-based slug for free.
Do I need to create an account to shorten a URL?
No. You can shorten a URL directly from the SendURL homepage without any account. Your short link is created instantly and click tracking starts immediately. Create a free account to save your links, view full analytics, and manage up to 100 tracked short links.
Start shortening URLs free
No credit card. No account required to start. Free analytics on every link.
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