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Shlink

The definitive self-hosted URL shortener for complete control

  • Data: Self-hosted
  • EU-owned
  • Self-hostable
  • Open source
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Shlink is an open-source, MIT-licensed PHP-based URL shortener that lets organizations maintain full control by serving shortened links under their own domains. It provides REST API, CLI, and web interfaces for managing links with built-in visitor analytics and geolocation tracking.

Shlink is an open-source, MIT-licensed PHP-based URL shortener that lets organizations maintain full control by serving shortened links under their own domains. It provides REST API, CLI, and web interfaces for managing links with built-in visitor analytics and geolocation tracking.

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Highlights

  • ✓Complete data sovereignty with self-hosting on own domains
  • ✓MIT open-source, auditable codebase with no vendor dependencies
  • ✓Multi-interface access: REST API, CLI, and progressive web app
  • ✓Built-in analytics with anonymized visitor tracking and geolocation
Data location
Self-hosted
Pricing
Free
EU-owned
Yes
Self-hostable
Yes

Good for

  • Teams managing sensitive marketing links who require data residency on controlled infrastructure
  • Developer-centric organizations building link automation into internal tools via REST API
  • Organizations handling compliance-heavy URLs that cannot use third-party shorteners

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shlink EU-owned and GDPR-native?
Shlink — European-owned: Yes; GDPR-native: No; self-hostable: Yes; data stored in: Self-hosted.
How much does Shlink cost?
Pricing model: Free. Check Shlink's own site for current plans and numbers.
What are European alternatives to Shlink?
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