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Cuttly
Complete URL Shortening Platform
Cuttly is your go-to platform for shortening and managing links. As a powerful URL shortener, it also provides in-depth link analytics to help you grow your business. With Cuttly, you can manage all your links, create Link in bio microsites, generate QR Codes, and run surveys, effortlessly bridging the gap between offline and online solutions.
URL Shortener
Easily create custom and branded short links with Cuttly. Optimize your URLs to stand out and increase engagement for your brand.
Transform long, complicated links into short, memorable ones that look professional and are perfect for sharing anywhere — from social media to emails and marketing campaigns. Cuttly helps you keep your links tidy and your brand recognizable.
Link analytics
Track and measure your links' performance in real time. Use Cuttly's advanced analytics to understand how your audience interacts with your links.
Surveys
Gather valuable audience feedback with interactive, customizable surveys. Use Cuttly to collect insights and make informed decisions.
QR Codes
Generate personalized and branded QR codes to seamlessly connect your audience to your online content. Enhance engagement with custom designs.
Link in bio
Create personalized link in bio pages that highlight your most important content. Direct traffic from social platforms to all your key links in one place.
Custom URL Shortener, Branded link shortening
Discover the possibilities
of managing short links.
Cuttly is a comprehensive Link Management Platform and URL shortener that helps you take full control over your links. Easily create short links and manage your campaigns with features like custom URL slugs, UTM codes for tracking, A/B testing, and mobile redirects. Plus, enjoy advanced options like password-protected links and deep links — and much more.
2025-07-14
Cuttly | URL Shortener, Branded URLs, Link Management, API
Target URL: https://cutt.ly/resources/support/short-link-features/
Cuttly short link: cutt.ly/URL-Shortener-Features
Branded short link: yourbrnd.link/URL-Shortener-Features
Change url alias / name UTM code generator Set a password Mobile link redirects change url / unique clicks Manage title Link redirect expiration Pixel settings Test A/B/C QR code generator Remove this link Share on facebook Share on twitter 259clicks #add tagLink analytics
Track the performance
and click-through rate of short links.
Effective link optimization requires robust link analytics. Cuttly provides comprehensive statistics and insights into short link clicks to drive your growth.
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Cuttly Surveys
Harness audience insights with Cuttly Surveys.
Create engaging surveys to gather valuable feedback from your audience. From ratings and multiple-choice to open-ended questions, Cuttly Surveys makes it easy to collect insights and refine your marketing strategies. Track responses, analyze data, and improve customer communication with ease.
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QR code generator
Create stylish and branded
QR codes to grow your business.
Generate and customize QR codes for short links, link in bio pages, and surveys to match your brand's style. Easily edit QR codes by tweaking shapes, colors, and adding your logo. Increase engagement and track clicks with ease.
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Cutt.ly
URL Shortener and much more. Create your own
link-in-bio page!
Link in bio pages
Create stunning
and modern Link in bio pages.
Showcase what's important with fully customizable microsites. Share your link in bio on social platforms using short links or dedicated QR codes, and track clicks effortlessly.
See our Link in bio- Your own link in bio in no time Create personalized pages with links, profile pictures, titles, and descriptions.
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Choose your domain
Use the Cuttly domain, cutt.bio, or your own custom domain for your link in bio pages.
- Track clicks and engagement Measure clicks for each link in bio to optimize your audience engagement.
URL Shortening Blog
Mastering URL Shortening
and Digital Strategies
Smart Links, Smarter Choice: What a URL Shortener Is & How to Pick the Best One
Once upon a dial-up, web addresses were sprawling strings nobody wanted to type—let alone print on a poster. URL shorteners sliced those monsters down to size and quietly grew into full-blown marketing suites. This guide unpacks how a URL Shortener works, why picking the right one matters, and which boxes to tick before you hit “Shrink.”
What is URL Shortener
Tiny Links, Big Impact: How URL Shortening Took Off—and Why Cuttly Is the Next Evolution
Long, unwieldy links used to break emails, overflow print ads, and eat precious characters on social media. Today those same URLs can be shrunk into sleek, branded gateways that track every click and even power dynamic QR codes.
URL Shortening Evolution
How a URL Shortener Keeps Your Offline Campaigns Fresh, Branded & Trackable
Even in an age dominated by social media and search ads, offline touch-points still trigger countless buying decisions. A shopping bag, a coffee cup, a table tent in a restaurant—each can nudge a passer-by to pull out a phone and scan a QR Code.
Dynamic QR Codes with Short LinksCuttly Pricing
Pricing for individuals, businesses, and companies of all sizes.
Engage your target audience with customized short links, QR Codes, surveys and link in bio
that capture their attention, while benefiting from advanced click statistics.
Plan
for beginners
- Short links 30/month
- Link clicks Unlimited
- Branded short links ✓
- Branded domains 1
- HEADER (Custom Domains) —
- HEADER (2s.ms Domain) —
- Link Analytics last 30 days
- Click reports PDF —
- API limit 3/60 sec.
- API for branded domains —
- API link editing —
- Team API —
- Analytics of unique redirects —
- Aggregated Link Analytics —
- Team features —
- Team short links —
- QR Codes one style
- Link-in-bio basic
- Surveys 1/10 answers
- Short link features
- Custom back-half 3/month
- UTM generator ✓
- Editable redirection —
- Password short link —
- Mobile redirects —
- Deep Links —
- Editable link title in dashboard —
- Link redirect expiration —
- Embed retargeting pixels —
- Link rotation —
- Social media sharing button —
Extended plan for beginners
- Short links 300/month
- Link clicks Unlimited
- Branded short links ✓
- Branded domains 1
- HEADER (Custom Domains) —
- HEADER (2s.ms Domain) —
- Link Analytics last 30 days
- Click reports PDF —
- API limit 6/60 sec.
- API branded domains 30/m.
- API link editing —
- Team API —
- Analytics of unique redirects —
- Aggregated Link Analytics —
- Team features —
- Team short links —
- QR Codes one style
- Link-in-bio more features
- Surveys 3/30 answers
- Short link features
- Custom back-half 30/month
- UTM generator ✓
- Editable redirection same domain
- Password short link —
- Mobile redirects —
- Deep Links —
- Editable link title in dashboard ✓
- Link redirect expiration —
- Embed retargeting pixels —
- Link rotation —
- Social media sharing button —
for freelancers, bloggers, marketers
- Short links 5,000/month
- Link clicks Unlimited
- Branded short links ✓
- Branded domains 5
- HEADER (Custom Domains) 1
- HEADER (2s.ms Domain) 5
- Link Analytics 1 year
- Click reports PDF 30 days, clicks
- API limit 60/60 sec.
- API branded domains 1,000/m.
- API link editing ✓
- Team API —
- Analytics of unique redirects ✓
- Aggregated Link Analytics ✓
- Team features —
- Team short links —
- QR Codes colors/shapes/logos
- Link-in-bio fully customizable
- Surveys 5/100 answers
- Short link features
- Custom back-half unlimited
- UTM generator ✓
- Editable redirection same domain
- Password short link ✓
- Mobile redirects ✓
- Deep Links —
- Editable link title in dashboard✓
- Link redirect expiration ✓
- Embed retargeting pixels ✓
- Link rotation (50/50) A/B test
- Social media sharing button ✓
for agencies, teams, companies
- Short links 20,000/month
- Link clicks Unlimited
- Branded short links ✓
- Branded domains 10
- HEADER (Custom Domains) 5
- HEADER (2s.ms Domain) 10
- Link Analytics 2 years
- Click reports PDF all data
- API limit 180/60 sec.
- API branded domains 20,000/m.
- API link editing ✓
- Team API ✓
- Analytics of unique redirects ✓
- Aggregated Link Analytics ✓
- Team features 3 teams/5
- Team short links 20,000/m.
- QR Codes colors/shapes/logos
- Link-in-bio fully customizable
- Surveys 20/2,000 answers
- Short link features
- Custom back-half unlimited
- UTM generator ✓
- Editable redirection any URL
- Password short link ✓
- Mobile redirects ✓
- Deep Links ✓
- Editable link title in dashboard ✓
- Link redirect expiration ✓
- Embed retargeting pixels ✓
- Link rotation (%) A/B test
- Social media sharing button ✓
for large agencies, teams, companies
- Short links 50,000/month
- Link clicks Unlimited
- Branded short links ✓
- Branded domains 99
- HEADER (Custom Domains) 15
- HEADER (2s.ms Domain) 99
- Link Analytics 2 years
- Click reports PDF all data
- API limit 360/60 sec.
- API branded domains 50,000/m.
- API link editing ✓
- Team API ✓
- Analytics of unique redirects ✓
- Aggregated Link Analytics ✓
- Team features 10 teams/20
- Team short links 50,000/m.
- QR Codes colors/shapes/logos
- Link-in-bio fully customizable
- Surveys 50/5,000 answers
- Short link features
- Custom back-half unlimited
- UTM generator ✓
- Editable redirection any URL
- Password short link ✓
- Mobile redirects ✓
- Deep Links ✓
- Editable link title in dashboard ✓
- Link redirect expiration ✓
- Embed retargeting pixels ✓
- Link rotation (%) A/B/C test
- Social media sharing button ✓
URL Shortener with custom header for TRAI SMS
TRAI-Compliant
Link Shortening Solutions.
Cuttly offers a URL shortener with custom headers, enabling businesses to create SMS-compliant short links that meet India’s TRAI regulations. Use 2s.ms domain or custom domains with HEADERS to generate links suitable for SMS marketing campaigns, ensuring they fit within required message formats.
- https://2s.ms/HEADER/{dynamicShortLinkID}
- https://yourbrnd.link/HEADER/{dynamicShortLinkID}
TRAI-Compliant
URL Shortener
- Hi! Your verification code is 3X1Z2Y.
- Thanks ✅
- Track your parcel here: 2s.ms/HEADER/xyZ9
- Got it, cheers!
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a URL shortener and how does it work?
A URL shortener creates a compact version of a long URL, often referred to as a tiny URL, making it short and easier to share. Cuttly offers an advanced link shortener that not only simplifies your links but also tracks analytics, allowing you to see how your short links perform.
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What is the difference between a branded short link and a regular short link?
A branded short link uses your custom domain, such as yourbrand.link/alias, instead of a generic domain. This helps build trust and increase click-through rates, while a regular short link uses a default domain like cutt.ly/url-shortener
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How can I use QR codes with Cuttly?
Cuttly allows you to generate customized QR codes for each short link, link in bio, or survey. You can adjust the design by adding colors, shapes, and even your logo to match your brand’s identity. QR codes are scannable and often used in marketing, product packaging, and advertisements to provide easy access to online content.
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Can I create a link in bio page with Cuttly?
Yes, Cuttly offers customizable link in bio pages. You can build a microsite with important links and track clicks to gain insights on engagement from social media platforms.
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How does Cuttly help me track the performance of my short links?
Cuttly provides detailed analytics for each short link, allowing you to track metrics such as total clicks, devices used, and geographic location. This helps you better understand your audience and optimize your campaigns.
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Can I use Cuttly to create surveys?
Yes, with Cuttly Surveys, you can create interactive surveys using various question types like multiple-choice or ratings. These surveys are easy to share using short links or QR codes, and you can analyze responses to improve your business strategies.
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Why is Cuttly ideal for TRAI-compliant SMS marketing in India?
Cuttly is TRAI-compliant, meaning you can use our short links with custom headers for SMS marketing campaigns in India, adhering to local telecom regulations.
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How long do short links created with Cuttly last?
Links created with Cuttly do not expire by default, and you can manage or delete them at any time from your dashboard.
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Can I use my own custom domain for URL shortening with Cuttly?
Yes, Cuttly supports custom domains, allowing you to create branded short links that match your domain, boosting trust and brand consistency.
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What makes Cuttly different from other URL shorteners?
Cuttly offers a comprehensive Link Management Platform with advanced features like branded short links, detailed analytics, QR code generation, link in bio pages, and interactive surveys. It’s more than just a short link tool—Cuttly is a full link management solution.
Comprehensive URL Shortener
and Link Management.
Cuttly simplifies link management by offering a user-friendly URL shortener that includes branded short links. Boost your brand’s growth with short, memorable, and engaging links, while seamlessly managing and tracking your links using Cuttly's versatile platform. Generate branded short links, create customizable QR codes, build link-in-bio pages, and run interactive surveys—all in one place.
Cuttly - Consistently Rated
Among Top URL Shorteners.
Cuttly isn’t just another URL shortener. Our platform is trusted and recognized by top industry players like G2 and SaaSworthy. We're proud to be consistently rated as a High Performer in URL Shortening and Link Management, ensuring that our users get reliable, innovative, and high-performing tools.
