Alternatives to YOURLS
YOURLS (Your Own URL Shortener) is a set of PHP scripts that lets you run your own URL shortening service. It provides full control over your data, detailed statistics, analytics, and plugin support. Find open source and proprietary alternatives that serve similar purposes.
Self-hosted alternatives to YOURLS
Open source projects that can replace YOURLS:
Kutt
Kutt is a modern, feature-rich URL shortener designed for self-hosting. It provides extensive customization options, comprehensive analytics, and enterprise-grade features while remaining open source and free to use.
Key Features
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URL Management:
- Custom domain support
- Password protection
- Link expiration
- Custom URLs
- Visit tracking
- API access
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Analytics & Admin:
- Detailed visit statistics
- Link management
- User management
- Private statistics
- Admin dashboard
- Real-time data
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Integration Options:
- RESTful API
- Browser extensions
- Multiple database support
- Redis caching
- Docker deployment
- API documentation
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Deployment Features:
- Docker container support
- Multiple database options
- Easy configuration
- Theme customization
- Documentation
- Active maintenance
Shlink
Shlink is a feature-rich URL shortener that you can self-host to maintain control over your shortened URLs. It offers comprehensive visit tracking, multiple interfaces for management, and enterprise-grade features while remaining open source.
Key Features
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URL Management:
- Custom short code creation
- Multi-domain support
- QR code generation
- URL tagging and metadata
- Visit tracking and analytics
- API key authentication
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Analytics & Tracking:
- Detailed visit statistics
- Geolocation tracking
- Device information
- Referrer tracking
- Custom visit tags
- Real-time analytics
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Integration Options:
- REST API access
- CLI interface
- Web-based client
- Docker deployment
- Multiple database support
- API documentation
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Deployment Features:
- Docker container support
- Multiple database options
- Easy configuration
- Installer script
- Documentation
- Active maintenance