Polr
Polr is a modern, minimalist, and lightweight open-source URL shortener that allows you to host your own URL shortener on your own server, giving you full control over your data and branding. It's designed to be easy to use and customize, with a robust API for developers to integrate it into their applications.
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- Polr offers a free plan: Yes
- Polr offers a free trial: No
Value Score 
Below average value
Y2u.be
y2u.be is a URL shortening service primarily used for shortening YouTube links, making them easier to share and manage. It is designed to quickly convert long YouTube URLs into more concise, shareable links, especially suitable for social media and other platforms where space is limited.
Price
- Y2u.be offers a free plan: Yes
- Y2u.be offers a free trial: No
Value Score
Below average value
Compare Features of Polr (10) and Y2u.be (10)
| Link Management | Polr | Y2u.be |
|---|---|---|
| Short Links | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Domain | Yes | No |
| Retargeting Pixels | No | No |
| Smart Redirection | No | No |
| Redirect Based on Device | No | No |
| Redirect Based on Language | No | No |
| Link Preview | No | Yes |
| Custom Link Preview | No | Yes |
| Bulk URL Shortening | No | Yes |
| Customizable URL | Yes | Yes |
| Edit URL After Publishing | No | Yes |
| Link Expiration | No | No |
| A/B Testing | No | No |
| Deep Linking | Yes | No |
| Password Protected Links | No | No |
| QR Codes | Polr | Y2u.be |
|---|---|---|
| QR Codes | No | No |
| Dynamic QR Codes | No | No |
| Customizable QR Codes | No | Yes |
| Downloadable QR Codes | No | Yes |
| Link-in-bio | Polr | Y2u.be |
|---|---|---|
| Link in Bio | No | No |
| Support for Multimedia Elements | No | No |
| Link-in-bio Creation with AI | No | No |
| Link-in-bio Templates | No | No |
| Extras | Polr | Y2u.be |
|---|---|---|
| API Access | Yes | No |
| Team Members | Yes | No |
| White Label | Yes | No |
| AI Features | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Self-hosted Option | Yes | No |
| Mobile-friendly UI | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | No | No |
| Analytics & Tracking | Polr | Y2u.be |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Yes | No |
| Analytics Sharing with Clients | No | No |
| UTM Parameters | No | No |
| Referrer Tracking | No | Yes |
| Security & Privacy | Polr | Y2u.be |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR Compliant | No | No |
| Anti-Spam Protection | No | No |