TinyURL is one of the oldest URL shorteners, but it was built for shortening links — not tracking them. Track Link gives you full analytics, custom domains, UTM tracking, and conversion tracking for free.
Feature comparison
TinyURL shortens links. Track Link shortens and tracks them. See the full comparison below.
Why switch
TinyURL was designed to shorten URLs. Track Link was designed to track them. Get geographic data, device breakdown, referrer data, and click timelines on every link.
TinyURL does not offer custom domains on the free plan. Track Link includes 1 custom domain free, so your links use your own brand instead of a generic shortener.
TinyURL offers no UTM tracking or conversion tracking on any plan. Track Link includes both on the free plan so you can measure real campaign performance.
Need to create links programmatically? Track Link offers full API access on the free plan. TinyURL restricts API access to paid plans starting at $12.99/month.
TinyURL charges for custom aliases on paid plans. Track Link lets you choose your own slugs for free, making your links readable and memorable.
Easy migration
If you have been using TinyURL to shorten links but want real analytics and tracking, switching to Track Link is straightforward.
TinyURL (before)
tinyurl.com/y7abc123
No analytics, no custom domain, no tracking
Track Link (after)
go.yourbrand.com/launch
10 links, 2.5K clicks, custom domain, full analytics
FAQ
Yes. TinyURL is great for simple URL shortening, but it lacks analytics on the free plan. Track Link provides full click analytics, geographic data, UTM tracking, conversion tracking, custom domains, and API access — all for free.
TinyURL offers very limited analytics on its free plan. For detailed click data, geographic insights, and device breakdowns, you need a paid plan starting at $12.99 per month. Track Link includes full analytics on the free plan.
No. TinyURL does not offer UTM parameter tracking on any plan. Track Link includes UTM tracking on the free plan so you can measure campaign performance across different channels and sources.
TinyURL does not offer custom domains on the free plan. Their paid plans include branded domains starting at $12.99/month. Track Link includes 1 custom domain on the free plan with automatic SSL.
TinyURL remains useful for basic link shortening. However, if you need analytics, custom domains, UTM tracking, or conversion tracking, a dedicated link tracker like Track Link is a better fit. Track Link offers all of these features for free.
Track Link gives you everything TinyURL does, plus full analytics, custom domains, UTM tracking, and conversion tracking — all for free.
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