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1pt vs TinyURL

1pt

1pt is a free, keyless public URL shortener maintained by members of the University of Waterloo Computer Science Club. A single POST to /addURL returns a compact 1pt.co short link, with an optional custom back-half, and no account or API key is ever required. The trade-off is that it is a hobby-run service with no uptime guarantee, and its backend host has migrated over time (currently a csclub.uwaterloo.ca deployment).

TinyURL

TinyURL is a long-running shortener that now pairs its classic keyless web form with a modern REST API. The API authenticates with a Bearer API token from a TinyURL account and supports creating short links with custom aliases and expiration, updating destinations, and listing links, returning JSON. A free plan covers basic API shortening, while paid Pro and Bulk plans add branded domains, higher limits, and analytics.

1ptTinyURL
AuthenticationNoneAPI Key
Pricingfreefreemium
FormatsJSONJSON
CORSyesyes
HTTPSYesYes

1pt needs no API key, while TinyURL requires API Key — pick 1pt to start without signup.

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