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Cutt.ly vs RedirHub

Cutt.ly

Cutt.ly shortens links to cutt.ly URLs and layers on click tracking, custom back-halves, branded domains, and campaign management. Its REST API is called with an API key issued from a Cutt.ly account and returns JSON; the same key drives link creation, editing, and per-link statistics. A free plan covers basic shortening and stats, with paid tiers adding branded domains, team seats, and higher limits.

RedirHub

RedirHub is a URL-redirect and link-management platform focused on bulk redirects, custom domains with automatic HTTPS, uptime monitoring, and click analytics. It exposes a REST API (Bearer API key) for programmatically creating and managing redirect rules and hosts, returning JSON. A free tier covers a limited number of redirects and one domain, with paid plans adding volume, more domains, and longer analytics retention.

Cutt.lyRedirHub
AuthenticationAPI KeyAPI Key
Pricingfreemiumfreemium
FormatsJSONJSON
CORSnoyes
HTTPSYesYes

RedirHub supports CORS, while Cutt.ly doesn't — pick RedirHub for direct browser calls.

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