Simple, honest pricing
No monthly creation caps. Pay for longer expiration horizons and higher throughput, not for every link you make.
Free Developer
Everything you need to shorten links from your terminal, dashboard, or code. No credit card, no artificial monthly limits.
Basic Subscriber
For projects, side hustles, and marketing campaigns that need permanent links and custom aliases.
Detailed Capability Comparison
| Capability | Free Developer | Basic Subscriber | Pro Subscriber |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Creation Quota | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Max Web Expiration Horizon | 24 Hours | 100 Years | 100 Years |
| Max SDK Expiration Horizon | 3 Hours | 100 Years | 100 Years |
| Rate Limiting Mechanism | Token-Bucket (4 burst / 75s) | Token-Bucket (20 burst / 60s) | Token-Bucket (60 burst / 60s) |
| Custom Short Code Aliases | Disabled | Included | Included |
| Atomic Click Quotas (Caps) | Disabled | Included | Included |
| UTM Campaign Builder | Disabled | Included | Included |
| Permanent Code Protection | Active (Tombstone) | Active (Tombstone) | Active (Tombstone) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "No monthly creation caps" mean?
Traditional URL shorteners lock you out after 50 or 500 links each month. Shortyy does not do that. You can create as many links as you need. We use token-bucket rate limiting to smooth out traffic spikes rather than an artificial monthly paywall.
Why do free links expire in 24 hours?
Temporary links keep our database lean and redirects lightning-fast under 15ms. If you need links that stick around for months or years, the Basic plan extends expiration up to 100 years.
Can I shorten links as a guest without signing up?
Yes. You can shorten links directly on the homepage without creating an account. Guest links can burst up to 4 links at once, replenish 1 token every 15 seconds, and expire after 1 hour.
What happens when a link expires or gets deleted?
Short codes are retired permanently. We never recycle or reassign a code to anyone else, so your past links can never be hijacked for phishing or spam.