MiniSnip vs TinyURL
TinyURL is the classic way to shorten a link in seconds. MiniSnip is built for people who want to know what happens after they share it.
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TinyURL figures from TinyURL's pricing page on October 31, 2026. Prices change; check their page for the latest. MiniSnip figures from our pricing page.
When TinyURL is enough
If you need a short link once, don't care how many people open it and don't want an account, TinyURL does exactly that and its anonymous links don't expire. MiniSnip's no-account links on the home page last 7 days; to keep a link for good, you create a free account.
When MiniSnip is the better fit
- You want to know who clicked. Every MiniSnip link counts clicks by country, city, device and app, with link-preview bots and crawlers filtered out.
- You share on Instagram, WhatsApp or Telegram. Those apps hide where visitors come from. MiniSnip identifies their in-app browsers, so you can see which channel worked.
- You need one link in your bio. A free link-in-bio page comes with every account.
- You want to change the destination later. Edit where a link points after you've shared it, schedule it, expire it or protect it with a password (Pro).
- You want your own domain. Pro includes three custom domains, such as
go.yourbrand.com.
TinyURL's plans change from time to time, so we don't list their limits here. Check TinyURL's pricing page for the current numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Do MiniSnip links expire?
Links in a free account don't expire unless you set an expiry date. Links made on the home page without an account last 7 days.
Can I shorten a link without signing up?
Yes, on the MiniSnip home page. Sign up for free to keep links permanently and see their clicks.
Is there a QR code for every link?
Yes. Each link has a QR code you can colour and download as SVG or PNG. Scans show up as their own source, “QR code”, in your analytics.