Comparison
A Short.io alternative for teams that ship
Short.io is a solid API-first shortener. Shortly covers the same ground — REST API, custom domains, bulk import, shared workspaces — with analytics on every plan and simpler per-seat pricing.
Shortly vs Short.io at a glance
| Feature | Shortly | Short.io |
|---|---|---|
| REST API for link creation | ||
| API rate limit | 120 req / min per key | Plan dependent |
| Bulk CSV import | 500 rows per import | |
| Custom domains | Business plan | All paid plans |
| Per-seat team billing | $12 / seat / month | Higher per-seat cost |
| Shared workspace links | ||
| Free plan with analytics | Limited | |
| Password-protected links | Paid tiers |
Create a link from the API
Generate a key in the dashboard, then POST a destination URL. The response returns the slug and the full short URL.
curl -X POST https://getswiftlink.world/api/public/v1/links \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_your_key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"url":"https://example.com/a/very/long/path","slug":"spring-sale"}'Full endpoint reference lives in the docs and on the developers page.
Frequently asked questions
Does Shortly have a REST API like Short.io?
Yes. Shortly ships a REST API with bearer-token API keys, endpoints for creating, listing, updating, and deleting links, and a 120 requests-per-minute limit per key. API access is included on Pro and Business.
How do I migrate links from Short.io?
Export your links as CSV, then use Shortly's bulk import to create up to 500 links per run, preserving destination URLs and slugs where they're free. You can also script the migration against the REST API.
Can my whole team share links?
Yes. Create a workspace, invite teammates by email, and every link created inside the workspace is visible to members. Seats are billed at $12 per seat per month.
Which is cheaper for a small dev team?
Shortly's seat-based pricing usually works out lower for teams of two to ten, because analytics, the API, and QR customization are included rather than tier-gated add-ons.
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