URL Shorteners · head-to-head
CleanURI vs UrlBae
CleanURI is a minimal, free URL shortener with a single documented endpoint: POST /api/v1/shorten takes a (URL-encoded) long URL and returns a short cleanuri.com link as JSON. It needs no account or API key, making it one of the simplest shorteners to call programmatically, though it offers no analytics, custom aliases, or link management beyond creation.
UrlBae is a link-management platform offering short links, branded domains, link-in-bio pages, QR codes, and click tracking with geo and device analytics. Its REST API uses a Bearer API key and returns JSON, covering link creation, CTA overlays, branded domains, and account management. A free tier provides a monthly link and click allowance, with paid plans raising limits and unlocking branded domains and team features.
| CleanURI | UrlBae | |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | API Key |
| Pricing | free | freemium |
| Formats | JSON | JSON |
| CORS | yes | yes |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
CleanURI needs no API key, while UrlBae requires API Key — pick CleanURI to start without signup.