A free Bitly and TinyURL alternative
Kortlänk shortens any link in seconds, without an account and without ads. Custom alias, password protection and QR codes are included for free, features the big shorteners reserve for paid plans.
Kortlänk vs Bitly vs TinyURL
| Feature | Kortlänk | Bitly | TinyURL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free, no limits | Yes | Free tier is limited | Yes, with ads |
| No account required | Yes | Increasingly required | Optional |
| Custom alias | Yes, free | Paid plan | Yes |
| Password protection | Yes | No | No |
| QR code included | Yes | Paid plan | Yes |
| No advertising | Yes | Free tier tracks you | Shows ads |
| Hosted in the EU (GDPR) | Yes | US data transfer | US data transfer |
Why switch to Kortlänk?
Bitly and TinyURL are well known, but their free plans have grown more restrictive: aliases, analytics and password protection now sit behind accounts or paid tiers, and the free versions show ads or tracking. Kortlänk keeps the useful parts free and adds privacy: links are hosted in the EU, the target is encrypted in your browser and there are no advertising trackers. If you just need to shorten a link and share it, without signing up, Kortlänk is the straightforward alternative.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kortlänk really free?
Yes. Kortlänk is completely free with no account, no paid tiers and no ads. Bitly and TinyURL both push you toward paid plans or accounts for features that are free here.
Can I use a custom short link?
Yes. You can set your own alias (for example mackan.eu/m/my-name). Custom back-halves on Bitly require a paid plan.
Where is my data stored?
Links are stored in the EU and the message is encrypted in your browser. No advertising trackers, unlike the free tiers of the large shorteners.