Free URL Shortener Built for Small Business
Shorten any URL in seconds. ShortifyMe gives small businesses the link management tools they need, at prices built for small business budgets, with no ads on any link. Free forever plan with 10 new links every month. Over 57,000 links created. Over 4.5 million clicks tracked.
Or Create a Free Account for More Features
No signup needed. Guests can create 5 links or QR codes to try it. Create a free account for 10 new links every month.
Why Short Links Matter for Your Business
A long URL is a silent conversion killer. It looks spammy on social media, breaks when copied into text messages, takes up valuable character count, and gives visitors nothing to remember.
A short link is more than a shorter URL. It’s a measurement tool. Every ShortifyMe link track clicks so you can see exactly which posts, emails, campaigns, and printed materials drive traffic. Combined with branded custom domains on paid plans, short links build trust every time someone sees them.
That’s the difference between shortening a URL and managing your links strategically. ShortifyMe handles both.
How ShortifyMe Works?
Three steps from long URL to trackable short link. No account needed to try it.
Paste
Copy your long URL and paste it into the ShortifyMe tool. Guests can create up to 5 links or QR codes combined without signing up.
Shorten and Customize
Generate your short link instantly. Add a custom back-half like shortifyme.co/summer25 to make it memorable. Available on every plan, including Free. Upgrade to a paid plan to use your own custom domain for fully branded links.
Share and Track
Copy your link or share it in one click to WhatsApp, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, or email from your dashboard. Create a free account to see total clicks and unique clicks for every link.
Why Small Businesses Use ShortifyMe
Short links look cleaner. That’s the obvious benefit. The less obvious benefit is that every short link becomes a measurement tool. Here’s what that means for your business.
Links That Look Trustworthy
A short branded link instantly tells your audience what they are clicking. That clarity builds trust and increases click-through, especially on social platforms where generic shortened links often look like spam.
Cleaner Across Every Channel
Long URLs break when copied into text messages, wrap awkwardly in email, and look cluttered in social posts. Short links display correctly on every device and platform.
Higher Click-Through Rates
Branded short links consistently outperform generic or long URLs in click-through testing. A custom back-half like shortifyme.co/spring-sale tells visitors exactly what to expect before they click.
Built-In Social Sharing
Every ShortifyMe link can be shared in one click to WhatsApp, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, or email directly from your dashboard. No copy-paste required.
Fewer broken links
Long URLs break when they wrap in email clients or get cut off in text messages. Short links stay intact across every channel, so recipients actually reach the destination.
Your Brand on Every Link
Paid plans let you use your own domain for fully branded links like yourbrand.com/summer. Every share becomes a small brand touchpoint instead of a generic shortened link.
Everything You Need in One Platform
Most free URL shorteners stop at shortening. Most paid platforms charge enterprise prices for features small businesses actually need. ShortifyMe is built for the middle. Every core feature a growing business needs, priced for a small business budget, with no ads on any link.
Custom Branded Domains
Connect your own domain and publish fully branded links like yourbrand.com/spring25. Starter plan includes one custom domain. Basic includes three. Premium includes ten. Every branded link reinforces your business identity.
Detailed Click Analytics
Paid plans track clicks and scans over time, by device, by browser, by operating system, by referrer, and by location. Free accounts see total and unique clicks per link.
Full Link Control
Your dashboard shows every link you have created with short URL, original URL, click count, and date. Paid users can edit destinations, rename URL aliases, change custom domains, and delete links. Share any link to WhatsApp, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, or email in one click from any account.
REST API on Every Paid Plan
Automate link creation, pull analytics, and manage links from your own tools. Starter includes 10,000 monthly API requests. Basic includes 50,000. Premium includes 100,000. API access is included in every paid plan, not reserved for enterprise tiers.
We built ShortifyMe because small businesses deserve real link management without enterprise pricing or ad-supported free tiers. Here’s how we compare to what’s typical in the category.
| Feature | ShortifyMe | Typical in Category |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan Available | Yes (10 links/month) | Often yes, with limits |
| Ads on Free Plan Links | No (zero ads, ever) | Common on free tiers |
| Entry Paid Plan Starting Price | $7.99/month | $8 to $15/month |
| Custom Domain on Entry Paid Plan | Yes (Starter includes 1) | Often locked to higher tiers |
| Monthly Billing Option | Yes | Often annual-only for best pricing |
| API Access on Entry Paid Plan | Yes (10,000 requests/mo) | Often locked to enterprise |
| Link Expiration Dates | Never expires | Varies; some have limits |
| Built-in Social Sharing | WhatsApp, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, email | Copy-paste to external tools |
No Ads on Your Links. Ever.
As ad-supported free tiers have become more common in this category, ShortifyMe has held the line. No ads between your link and its destination. No interstitial redirects. On any plan, including Free and Guest. Your audience goes straight to the content you chose, every time.
Custom Domains at the Starter Tier
Custom domains turn a generic shortened URL into a branded asset. Most URL shorteners lock custom domains behind mid-tier or higher plans. ShortifyMe includes a custom domain on the Starter plan at $7.99 per month. For SMB budgets, this is often the single biggest pricing difference.
API Access on Every Paid Plan
If you want to automate link creation, pull analytics programmatically, or integrate with your CRM or email platform, you need API access. Most URL shorteners reserve API access for enterprise tiers. ShortifyMe includes API access on every paid plan starting at $7.99 per month.
Start Free. Upgrade When You Need More.
The free plan is built for testing and light use. When you need custom domains, detailed analytics, editable links, bulk API automation, or customer support, upgrade to a paid plan starting at $7.99 per month.
Everything you need to get started, with no time limits or trial countdowns.
10 Links Every Month
Create 10 new short links and 5 custom QR codes every month. Limits reset monthly, not a lifetime cap. Enough for most small businesses running a few campaigns at a time.
Click Tracking Dashboard
See total clicks, unique clicks, and active links for everything you've created. Copy, share to social, or generate a QR code for any link in one click.
No Ads. Ever.
Your audience goes straight to your content. ShortifyMe never shows ads on any link, on any plan, including the free plan. That's a commitment, not a trial offer.
Already tried ShortifyMe as a guest? Create an account to save your links and get 10 more every month.
Built for Real Business Use Cases
For Social Media Marketers
Shorten campaign links across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. Use custom domains on paid plans so every social post reinforces your brand. See clicks by platform, device, and location to know exactly which channels earn your ad budget.
For Email Marketers
Replace long tracking URLs with clean branded short links that look professional in every inbox. Track clicks by email campaign, see which subscribers engage most, and integrate with your email platform via the ShortifyMe API.
For Print and Offline Campaigns
Turn every flyer, business card, product label, and direct mail piece into a measurable digital campaign with branded QR codes. See which printed materials actually drive website visits and sales.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. ShortifyMe short links stay active indefinitely. The only exception is if you use a custom domain that you later stop owning.
No. ShortifyMe short links are not case sensitive. Uppercase or lowercase letters redirect to the same destination.
Guests can create up to 5 short links or QR codes combined without signing up. Free accounts reset monthly with 10 short links and 5 QR codes every month. Paid plans increase these limits: Starter allows 200 links per month, Basic 1,000, and Premium 6,000.
Yes. All ShortifyMe traffic uses HTTPS encryption. Every link is scanned for malicious content, and suspicious destinations display a warning page before redirection so your audience can decide whether to proceed. Any user can report a suspicious link directly from the dashboard.
Three things. First, no ads on any link, on any plan. Most URL shorteners show ads on free plan links; ShortifyMe never does. Second, custom domains and full API access at the entry paid tier ($7.99/month). Most competitors lock these behind higher-priced tiers. Third, custom back-halves available on the free plan so your links can be memorable from day one. Small businesses get real link management without enterprise pricing.
No, ShortifyMe does not offer Bulk link creation.
Yes. Free Chrome and Edge extensions let you shorten links and generate QR codes without leaving the page you're on. Both extensions are available on every plan, including the free plan. Over 1,240 users rely on the Chrome extension daily.
Yes. Guests can create up to 5 short links or QR codes combined without signing up. For ongoing use, create a free account to get 10 new links and 5 QR codes every month plus a dashboard showing total and unique clicks for every link.
Free accounts see total links, active links, total clicks, and unique clicks per link from the dashboard. For detailed breakdowns including clicks over time, by device, by browser, by operating system, by referrer, and by location, upgrade to any paid plan.
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Create your first short link in under 30 seconds. No credit card. No contract. No ads on any link. Start with guest mode to try it instantly, or create a free account for a dashboard, click counts, and branded QR codes.
