Free links that grow into a full brand experience.
TinyURL is a fast, no-account way to shorten a URL. yLnk shortens links too, then adds branded domains, editable QR, LinkFolio, dynamic app links, forms, a storefront, a blog, and analytics.
Dynamic QR
Liveylnk.app/menu
Destination editable after print.
One platform
6
products under one login
Clicks this week
Where yLnk pulls ahead of TinyURL
TinyURL is great for a quick free link. This is what you get past that.
Branding and analytics by default
Branded domains, editable QR codes, click analytics, geo and device data, and campaign reporting — not just a random short URL.
A whole toolkit
LinkFolio bio pages, dynamic app links, forms, a lightweight storefront, and a blog in one account.
Built for teams
Owner, Admin, Editor, Analyst, and Support roles with invite approval and an audit log.
Built for growth
Start with a free link. Grow into the whole stack.
Editable destinations
Change where a link or QR points after it is shared or printed.
Know your traffic
See clicks, locations, devices, and referrers for every link.
One branded profile
Turn a link list into a LinkFolio page on your own domain.
Grow into commerce
Add product pages and checkout with yShop when you are ready.
Side by side
yLnk vs TinyURL, feature by feature
TinyURL is a simple free shortener. This is where the scope differs.
| Feature | yLnk | TinyURL |
|---|---|---|
| Free short links | Yes | Yes |
| QR codes Check current plan. | Editable, for every link | On paid plans |
| Custom / branded domains Check current plan. | On paid plans | On paid plans |
| Click analytics (geo, device, referrer) Check current plan. | Yes | Basic, on paid plans |
| Link-in-bio page | LinkFolio | No |
| Dynamic app links (iOS / Android / web routing) | Yes | No |
| Forms | Yes | No |
| Storefront / checkout | yShop | No |
| Blog / content pages | Yes | No |
| Campaign reporting across asset types | Yes | No |
| Organization / team roles Check current plan. | 5 roles, invite + audit log | Limited |
Compiled from publicly available information on each provider’s website in August 2026. Competitor plans and limits change often — confirm current details on their own pricing pages. Rows marked “check current plan” vary by tier.
The honest part
Where TinyURL is the better pick
- You can shorten a link in seconds with no account at all.
- A long-established, widely recognized domain that many people already trust.
- Dead simple — nothing to learn if all you want is a shorter URL.
- If you only ever need the occasional free link, TinyURL does that with zero setup.
Better for:anyone who just wants to shorten a link occasionally with no account, no branding, and no analytics.
Start with a free link. Grow into the whole stack.
Create a branded short link now, add the rest when you are ready.
Can I move my TinyURL links to yLnk?
New links you create in yLnk live on yLnk (or your own domain). Existing TinyURL links keep working on TinyURL; there is no bulk import between the two.
Is yLnk free like TinyURL?
Yes, yLnk has a free plan with unlimited short links, QR codes, and a LinkFolio page. Branded domains and advanced analytics are on paid plans.
Do I need an account to use yLnk?
Yes, a free account. That is what unlocks editable destinations, analytics, QR codes, and the rest of the toolkit.
Does yLnk support custom domains on the free plan?
Branded domains are a paid feature. Free covers yLnk-branded short links, QR codes, and a LinkFolio page.