TinyURL was great in 2005. In 2026, you need analytics, QR codes, bio pages, and retargeting. yLink gives you all of that — without charging a cent.
TinyURL solved one problem. yLink solves ten.
Shorten a link. That's it. No tracking, no analytics, no marketing tools. A utility from a different era.
Shorten + Track + QR Codes + Bio Pages + A/B Test + Retarget + API + AI Integration. The complete platform.
What you get with each platform
| Feature | yLink.pro WINNER | TinyURL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ✓ Free (Pro €9/mo) | ⚠ Free basic / $12.99/mo |
| Link Shortening | ✓ 100 free | ✓ Unlimited (no tracking) |
| Custom Alias | ✓ Free | ✓ Free |
| Click Analytics | ✓ Full (geo, device, referrer) | ✗ None (free) / Basic (paid) |
| QR Code Generator | ✓ 18 styles + logo | ✗ None free / Basic (paid) |
| Bio Pages | ✓ 2 free pages | ✗ Not available |
| A/B Split Testing | ✓ Free | ✗ Not available |
| Retargeting Pixels | ✓ FB, Google, TikTok | ✗ Not available |
| Password Protection | ✓ Free | ✗ Not available |
| Link Expiration | ✓ Free | ✗ Paid only |
| Geo/Device Targeting | ✓ Free | ✗ Not available |
| Deep Linking | ✓ 23+ apps | ✗ Not available |
| Custom Domains | ✓ Pro plan | ✓ Paid plan |
| REST API | ✓ 30+ endpoints | ⚠ Limited API |
| MCP Server (AI) | ✓ npm package | ✗ None |
| File Hosting | ✓ Free | ✗ Not available |
| Team Collaboration | ✓ Pro | ✗ Not available |
| Campaigns & Channels | ✓ Free | ✗ Not available |
| CTA Overlays | ✓ Free | ✗ Not available |
| Languages | ✓ 14 languages | ⚠ English only |
Modern link management isn't just shortening — it's tracking every click, testing destinations, and building retargeting audiences. yLink does it all, free.
Features TinyURL doesn't offer — that yLink gives free
TinyURL's free plan has no click tracking at all. You shorten a link and... hope for the best. yLink tracks geo, device, referrer, and time for every click.
Need a QR code? TinyURL can't help you (free plan). yLink offers 18 designer QR styles with custom logos and colors — download in SVG.
Link-in-bio for Instagram/TikTok? Not possible with TinyURL. yLink includes 2 free bio pages with widgets, themes, and analytics.
Want to test which landing page converts better? TinyURL can't do it. yLink splits traffic automatically between multiple URLs.
Add Facebook/Google pixels to build audiences from link clicks? Impossible with TinyURL. Standard feature on yLink — free.
Password-protect sensitive links? Set expiration dates? Geo-restrict access? TinyURL offers none of this. yLink does, for free.
QR codes bridge physical and digital marketing. With yLink, you get 18 unique styles, custom branding, and real-time scan analytics — all included free.
You need to track campaign performance, not just shorten URLs. yLink shows which channels drive clicks and conversions.
QR codes for menus, bio pages for Instagram, analytics for understanding customers — all in one free platform.
REST API with 30+ endpoints, MCP Server for AI integration, webhook support. Build link management into your apps.
Yes. TinyURL only shortens links with no analytics or marketing features. yLink offers full click tracking, QR codes, bio pages, A/B testing, retargeting pixels, and API access — all free.
TinyURL's free plan has no analytics. Their paid plan ($12.99/mo) offers basic click counts. yLink provides full analytics (geo, device, referrer, time) completely free.
TinyURL offers basic QR codes on paid plans only. yLink gives you 10 free QR codes with 18 design styles, custom logos, colors, and gradients — downloadable in SVG, PNG, or WebP.
TinyURL works but offers no security features. yLink provides HTTPS on all links, password protection, link expiration, and GDPR-compliant data handling with EU servers.
TinyURL links stay active. You simply start creating new links with yLink. With a custom domain on yLink Pro, you can even recreate existing short codes under your own brand.
Join 7,900+ users who upgraded from basic shorteners to a complete link management platform. Free forever.