QlynkQlynk or TinyURL: the comparison table
| Criterion | Qlynk | TinyURL |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 10 active links at a time, statistics over 30 days, PNG QR code, opens in the app | Links on the tinyurl.com domain, no limit shown, QR code, link history and custom aliases |
| Custom link ending | With Pro; on Free, the ending is random | Yes, even on the free plan (custom aliases) |
| Link lifetime | Links stay active; with Pro, you can set an expiration date | TinyURL says the links you create never expire |
| Click statistics | Included on Free (30 days) and on Pro (no time limit) | Detailed statistics reserved for paid plans |
| Edit a link after creating it | Yes, from your account | Reserved for paid plans (editing and deleting) |
| Custom domain | No: your links are on qlynk.eu/… | Yes, on the Pro and Bulk plans |
| Opens in the app | Yes, from the Free plan (iPhone and Android) | Not verified on the pages we read |
| API | Yes, with a personal key: 50 requests per day on Free, 10,000 on Pro | Not verified on the pages we read |
| Hosting and privacy | Servers in France (o2switch), truncated IP, no cookie set on people who open a link | Not verified on the pages we read |
| Paid prices | Pro: €12 per month, excl. VAT, no commitment, unlimited links | Prices not confirmed (sources differ): see the TinyURL pricing page |
When to choose Qlynk?
- You want to see who clicks without paying: Qlynk shows 30 days of statistics on the free plan.
- You want to fix the destination of a link you already shared, without changing plan.
- You prefer a service hosted in France, with cookie-free visitors and an IP address that is never stored in full.
When to prefer TinyURL?
- You want to choose the ending of your links without paying, or create many free links: TinyURL allows it, Qlynk keeps it for Pro.
- You want your links on your own domain name: TinyURL allows it on its Pro and Bulk plans, Qlynk does not.
- You want a very well-known tool, with no account to create for a one-off short link.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Qlynk’s free plan and TinyURL’s?
Qlynk includes 30 days of statistics, link editing and opening in the app, for 10 active links at a time. According to TinyURL, statistics and editing are reserved for its paid plans, while its free plan covers shortening, the QR code and custom aliases, which Qlynk keeps for Pro.
Do Qlynk links expire?
No, unless you set an expiration date yourself, a Pro feature. Without a date, the link stays active as long as your account exists.
Do I need an account to use Qlynk?
Yes. Only registered members create links; anyone can click them. For a throwaway short link with no sign-up, TinyURL is more direct.
Sources
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