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7/23/2026
The original title is: "ZipLink: A free self-hostable URL shortener as a Bitly alternative"

The original title is: "ZipLink: A free self-hostable URL shortener as a Bitly alternative"

Original: I Built a Self-Hostable URL Shortener Because Bitly Now Charges $10/Month for Basic Links

Short summary

ZipLink is a free, self-hostable URL shortener built with Next.js and Firebase, created in response to Bitly cutting its free tier to 5 links/month and charging $10/month. Includes a detailed feature comparison against Bitly, Rebrandly, Short.io, Dub.co, and TinyURL. Offers unlimited links, analytics, QR codes, API access, and custom domains with zero cost on Firebase's free tier.

  • •Bitly reduced free tier from 100 to 5 links/month and added interstitial ads
  • •ZipLink provides unlimited short links with full analytics at zero hosting cost
  • •Comparison table shows paid services hold links hostage if subscriptions lapse

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