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AXO vs TinyURL
TinyURL is one of the oldest and simplest link shorteners. Here's how it compares with AXO.
Checked 29 October 2026 on tinyurl.com
| AXO | TinyURL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | US$0 · 3 short links held · unlimited QR codes · links go straight through for 7 days or 100 clicks, then show a 5-second AXO page | Short links with an automatic QR code; analytics need a paid plan |
| Cheapest paid plan | Pro US$9/month, billed monthly · 10 links held · 3 smart app links · no waiting page | Pro plans; prices weren't readable on its pricing page when checked |
| Click history | 7 days Free · 30 days Pro · 1 year Business · 2 years Enterprise | Analytics on paid plans |
| QR code with your logo | Every plan, and in the free QR generator with no account | Not stated in its help pages |
| Editable (dynamic) QR codes | Every short link, every plan | Paid plans: editing a link's destination updates its QR code |
| Open the app or the right app store | Every plan (1 on Free): App Store, Google Play, Huawei AppGallery, Samsung Galaxy Store, then web | Not listed |
| Deferred deep linking | Business (US$39/month) and Enterprise, with install attribution | Not listed |
| API | Business and Enterprise: 300 requests a minute per key (1,200 on Enterprise) | Every plan; editing and analytics through the API need a paid plan |
| Webhooks | Business and Enterprise: signed, 5 event types | Not listed |
| Your own domain | Not available — links use axo.nz | Paid plans |
Choose TinyURL if
- You just want a quick short link with no account.
- You need links on your own domain.
Choose AXO if
- You want click analytics, including on the free plan.
- You want unlimited QR codes with your logo, including from the free generator without an account.
- You want links that open your app or the right app store.
- You want a low-cost paid plan billed month to month (Pro is US$9/month).
Questions
Does AXO need an account for short links?
Yes. Short links need a free AXO account, so every link has an owner we can contact if it's reported for abuse. QR codes and the UTM builder work without an account.
Sources
- What's included in TinyURL's free plan
- TinyURL API token permissions
- Editing a TinyURL destination
- TinyURL pricing
Prices are in US dollars and come from TinyURL's public pages on 29 October 2026. Plans change, so check their site before you decide. TinyURL is a trademark of its owner; AXO isn't affiliated with or endorsed by them. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.