its.gd vs TinyURL
TinyURL is one of the oldest URL shorteners — fast, free for basic use, with optional paid features like branded domains and analytics.
its.gd is a safety-first URL shortener: every destination passes 60 checks before a checked short link goes live, every click shows a public link preview, and links are destination-locked.
Side by side
| Feature | its.gd | TinyURL |
|---|---|---|
| Destination checked before activation | 60 checks on every destination before the link exists | Abuse screening; no published per-link pre-activation scan |
| Malicious destinations | Refused at creation — the link is never made | Removed when detected or reported |
| What a visitor sees on click | Every click shows a public link preview first; never automatic | Direct redirect; optional preview via preview.tinyurl.com |
| Destination changes | Destination-locked: can never move to another website | Editable destinations on paid plans |
| Tracking on the redirect | No ads, no third-party tracking on the preview page | Analytics on paid plans |
| Custom aliases | Custom 4+ chars (Pro), 3+ (Pro+), 2+ (Ultra), rare 2- and 1-char slugs | Custom aliases, first come first served |
| Account needed | Free links need no account | Basic links without an account |
| Pricing model | Per account: Free $0 (10 random/month), Pro $9, Pro+ $29, Ultra $99 | Free basic use; paid tiers — see tinyurl.com |
Based on each service's public documentation, reviewed September 2026. Features and prices change — check tinyurl.com for current details. TinyURL is not affiliated with its.gd.
Which should you use?
Quick, free, no-fuss shortening where trust in the link doesn't matter much.
Links people must trust — customers, print, podcasts, invoices, support — where the visitor should see where a link goes and know it was checked.
Common questions
Is its.gd a TinyURL alternative?
Yes. Both let you create free links without an account. The difference: every its.gd destination passes 60 safety checks before the link exists, and every click shows a public link preview instead of redirecting silently.
Are TinyURL links safe?
Usually, but a TinyURL link redirects directly, so you can't see where it goes first unless you use its preview option. Treat short links from strangers with care on any service.