
ZWS
Zero Width Shortener (ZWS) is a URL shortener that uses zero-width characters to shorten URLs. These characters are invisible to humans, making the shortened links appear as the original ones, but with a much smaller, invisible URL structure
Price
- ZWS offers a free plan: Yes
- ZWS offers a free trial: No
Value Score 
 Average value 

Capsulink
Capsulink is a URL shortener and link management platform that offers features such as custom short links, detailed analytics, smart links, branded domains, password-protected links, and API access. It is designed for marketers, businesses, and agencies to effectively manage and track their links, enhance brand recognition, and optimize digital marketing efforts
Price
- Paid plans start at 10 USD
- Capsulink offers a free plan: Yes
- Capsulink offers a free trial: Yes
Value Score 
 Good value 
Compare Features of ZWS (14) and Capsulink (33)
| Link Management | ZWS | Capsulink | 
|---|---|---|
| Short Links | Yes | Yes | 
| Custom Domain | Yes | Yes | 
| Retargeting Pixels | Yes | Yes | 
| Smart Redirection | No | Yes | 
| Redirect Based on Device | No | Yes | 
| Redirect Based on Language | No | No | 
| Link Preview | Yes | Yes | 
| Custom Link Preview | No | Yes | 
| Bulk URL Shortening | No | Yes | 
| Customizable URL | Yes | Yes | 
| Edit URL After Publishing | No | Yes | 
| Link Expiration | No | Yes | 
| A/B Testing | No | Yes | 
| Deep Linking | No | Yes | 
| Password Protected Links | No | Yes | 
| QR Codes | ZWS | Capsulink | 
|---|---|---|
| QR Codes | Yes | Yes | 
| Dynamic QR Codes | No | Yes | 
| Customizable QR Codes | Yes | Yes | 
| Downloadable QR Codes | Yes | Yes | 
| Link-in-bio | ZWS | Capsulink | 
|---|---|---|
| Link in Bio | No | Yes | 
| Support for Multimedia Elements | No | Yes | 
| Link-in-bio Creation with AI | No | No | 
| Link-in-bio Templates | No | Yes | 
| Extras | ZWS | Capsulink | 
|---|---|---|
| API Access | Yes | Yes | 
| Team Members | No | Yes | 
| White Label | No | Yes | 
| AI Features | No | No | 
| Browser Extension | No | Yes | 
| Self-hosted Option | No | No | 
| Mobile-friendly UI | Yes | Yes | 
| Email Support | Yes | Yes | 
| Analytics & Tracking | ZWS | Capsulink | 
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Yes | Yes | 
| Analytics Sharing with Clients | No | Yes | 
| UTM Parameters | Yes | Yes | 
| Referrer Tracking | Yes | Yes | 
| Security & Privacy | ZWS | Capsulink | 
|---|---|---|
| GDPR Compliant | No | Yes | 
| Anti-Spam Protection | No | Yes |