Bitly
FreemiumLiveLast verified 24 Sept 2026
Shortens URLs, generates QR codes, and reports click analytics on branded links.
Example request
curl -s https://api-ssl.bitly.com/v4/user -H 'Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY'
Free tier, in plain English
Free plan gives 1,000 API calls a month but caps you to 5 new shortened links a month.
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