yas.sh vs the alternatives
We built yas.sh because link tools charge for the basics. Here is the honest comparison — verify anything yourself with the live API docs.Third-party prices are indicative and last verified August 2026; confirm current pricing on each provider's site.
| Feature | yas.sh | Bitly | TinyURL | Short.io |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier (no card) | 50 links / 1k clicks | Limited / trial-gated | Ad-supported | Limited |
| API access on free tier | ✓ full v1 API | Paid only | ✗ | Limited |
| OpenAPI 3.1 docs | ✓ | Partial | ✗ | Partial |
| Bot-filtered analytics | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Password + expiry links | ✓ | Paid | ✗ | Paid |
| QR generation API | ✓ PNG + SVG | Paid | ✗ | Paid |
| Custom domains | ✓ from €9/mo | ✓ from $29/mo | ✗ | ✓ from $19/mo |
| CSV export | ✓ | Paid | ✗ | Paid |
| Privacy — optional AdSense + reCAPTCHA disclosed | ✓ disclosed | Partial | ✗ | Partial |
| Self-hostable | ✓ open deployment docs | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Team plan entry | €79/mo | $199/mo | — | $89/mo |
Prices reflect public pricing pages at the time of writing (2026) and change — check providers for current terms. Feature comparisons are based on publicly documented plans.
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About these comparisons
These pages compare YAS.SH with alternatives on the criteria that actually differ: what runs client-side versus server-side, what an API is available for, what a free tier includes, and where each option imposes a limit. The aim is to be accurate enough to be useful even when the honest answer is that another tool is the better fit for your case.
Comparisons describe the state of both products at the time of writing. Competitors change their pricing and limits without telling us, so treat specific figures as a starting point and verify anything you are about to depend on.
How comparisons are written
Feature-by-feature, with the criterion stated before the verdict, so you can disagree with the weighting rather than with the conclusion. Where a competitor is better at something, that is what the page says — a comparison that finds in our favour on every line is not a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Are these comparisons impartial?
They are written by us, so they are not neutral, and you should read them knowing that. What we can commit to is factual accuracy about both products and stating plainly where an alternative is stronger.
How current are the details?
Checked when written and reviewed periodically. Third-party pricing and limits change frequently, so verify anything decision-critical against the vendor directly.