Head to head
ReSlug vs TinyURL: which URL shortener should you pick in 2026?
A newer shortener built around a generous free plan: 500 links, a custom domain and QR codes without paying. One of the oldest shorteners, still free for basic links, with analytics and branded domains sold as paid add-ons. Here is how their free plans, prices and features line up.
TinyURL is the oldest name in shortening and is still free for unlimited basic links with no ads. What it lacks on free is everything else: no analytics, no editing, no custom domain. TinyURL Pro, per third-party listings (the official pricing page could not be fetched), adds those for roughly $9.99 a month with a 500 active-link cap.
ReSlug's free plan matches that 500 figure and includes the analytics, custom domain with SSL, QR codes, editable destinations and a bio page. There is no plan on which TinyURL beats ReSlug's free tier on features.
ReSlug vs TinyURL: every limit side by side
| ReSlug | TinyURL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ||
| Free plan available | Yes | Yes |
| Free links | 500 active links | Unlimited basic links |
| Custom domain on free | Yes | No |
| Ads on free links | No | No |
| Analytics on free | 30 days | None |
| QR codes on free | Yes | Yes |
| Paid | ||
| Cheapest paid plan | Pro, $9/mo | Pro, $9.99/mo |
| Billed annually | $6.58/mo | — |
| Links on cheapest paid plan | Unlimited | 500 active links |
| Custom domains (paid) | 10 | Up to 3 branded domains |
| Analytics retention (paid) | 365 days | Not documented |
| Features | ||
| API | Yes | Paid plans |
| Link-in-bio pages | Yes | No |
| UTM builder | Yes | No |
| Link expiration | Yes | Bulk plan |
| Password-protected links | Yes | No |
| Geo / device routing | Yes | No |
| A/B split testing | Yes | No |
| Retargeting pixels | Yes | No |
| Bot-click filtering | Yes | Not documented |
| Team seats | No | No |
Sources: ReSlug pricing and TinyURL pricing, checked 8 November 2026.
Choose ReSlug if…
- You want to see who clicked, from where and on what device.
- You want to change a link's destination after sharing it.
- You want your own domain on short links.
Choose TinyURL if…
- You want to shorten a link right now without creating an account.
- You trust a 20-year track record above all else.
Bottom line
If you have a TinyURL habit, ReSlug's free plan is the upgrade that costs nothing.
Frequently asked questions
Is ReSlug or TinyURL better for a free plan?
ReSlug gives you 500 active links free; TinyURL gives you Unlimited basic links free. See the free-plan rows in the table above for domains, ads and analytics.
Which is cheaper, ReSlug or TinyURL?
ReSlug's cheapest paid plan is $9/mo (Pro) and TinyURL's is $9.99/mo (Pro), both billed monthly. Annual billing lowers the effective rate where offered.
Can I use my own domain with ReSlug and TinyURL?
ReSlug: yes, on the free plan. TinyURL: on paid plans (Up to 3 branded domains domains).