Alshorty is a free-forever URL shortener and link management platform that lets you shorten URLs, create Link-in-Bio pages and SmartPages landing pages, generate QR codes, and track clicks — all from a single dashboard without a credit card.
What is Alshorty?
Alshorty is a privacy-first URL shortener and link management platform built for creators, marketers, and businesses. It takes long URLs as input and produces shortened links with optional custom aliases, password protection, expiry, and real-time analytics. The platform runs on a global edge network (Cloudflare) and is developed by the Alshorty team. In addition to shortening, it offers Link-in-Bio pages at alshorty.com/bio/yourname, SmartPages landing pages at alshorty.com/p/your-page, QR code generation for every link, and a developer API.
What makes Alshorty stand out?
- URL Shortening — Shorten up to 50 links/month free (5/day) with custom aliases (5/month free), password protection, link expiry, and permanent links on Pro.
- Real-time Analytics — See click counts, countries, devices, browsers, and referrers. Free plan retains 7-day history; Pro includes full history and CSV export.
- QR Code Generation — Every shortened link gets a free downloadable QR code in SVG and PNG formats.
- Link-in-Bio Pages — Create a free personalized bio page at
alshorty.com/bio/youwith avatar, links, embeds (YouTube, Spotify), analytics, and a built-in contact form. Free plan includes 1 page; Pro up to 5 pages with custom slug and image upload. - SmartPages Landing Pages — Build conversion-focused landing pages with drag-and-drop blocks (15+ types: hero, features, countdown, testimonials, FAQ, lead capture). Free plan includes 1 page with 8 blocks; Pro up to 10 pages with custom CSS, tracking pixels, and removal of branding.
- Bulk Shortening — Shorten up to 100 URLs in one batch on Pro plan.
- API Access — REST API with up to 5 API keys on Pro, enabling automation and webhooks.
- Security — Abuse detection, phishing protection, password protection, and GDPR-safe analytics.
Who should use Alshorty?
- Creators — Manage social bio links for Instagram/TikTok with a Link-in-Bio page, and build SmartPages for product launches or content drops.
- Marketers — Track campaign performance with detailed analytics, UTM parameters, QR codes, and SmartPages with conversion tracking (including retargeting pixels on Pro).
- Developers — Automate link shortening and SmartPage creation via REST API, bulk shortening, and webhooks.
- Businesses — Manage branded short links, team analytics, and multiple Link-in-Bio and SmartPage pages at scale with Pro.
What can you do with Alshorty?
- Indie creators: Build a single bio page at
alshorty.com/bio/youto showcase all your links, embed YouTube videos and Spotify playlists, and collect email leads via the built-in contact form — all free. - E-commerce launches: Use SmartPages to create a countdown timer, feature grid, and lead capture form for a product launch, publish instantly at
alshorty.com/p/your-page. - Campaign tracking: Shorten a URL with a custom alias, generate a QR code for print materials, and monitor real-time click analytics by country and device.
How does Alshorty work?
- Paste a long URL into the input field on the homepage and click "Shorten" (no account required).
- Optionally sign in (free) to customize the alias, set expiry, or add password protection.
- Share the short link anywhere; view real-time analytics including clicks, countries, devices, and referrers (free for 7 days).
- Upgrade to Pro for higher limits, bulk shortening, API access, and advanced features.
Pricing
Alshorty operates on a freemium model. The Free plan includes 50 links/month, 5 custom aliases/month, click analytics (7 days), QR codes on all links, 1 Link-in-Bio page, and 1 SmartPage (8 blocks). The Pro plan is $8/month (or $80/year, saving 17%), offering 10,000 links/month, 100 custom aliases/month, full analytics with CSV export, expiry and click limits, password protection, A/B split testing, geo/device targeting, retargeting pixels, bulk shortening, up to 5 Link-in-Bio pages, up to 10 SmartPages with custom CSS and tracking pixels, API access, and webhooks. No credit card required to start.
FAQ
Is Alshorty completely free?
Yes, the Free plan is forever free with no credit card required. It includes 50 links/month, 5 custom aliases, QR codes, 7-day analytics, 1 Link-in-Bio page, and 1 SmartPage.
What is a SmartPage?
A SmartPage is a drag-and-drop landing page builder that lets you create conversion-focused pages with hero sections, feature grids, countdown timers, testimonials, FAQ accordions, and lead capture forms. Free plan includes 1 page with 8 blocks.
Can I use a custom domain?
Custom domains are not mentioned in the free plan; Pro plan may support custom domains (check pricing page for details). The site does not explicitly state custom domain support on the free tier.
Is my data private?
Yes, Alshorty is designed privacy-first. It uses GDPR-safe analytics without personal tracking, includes phishing and abuse detection, and offers password protection and link expiry for security.