TinyURL is one of the oldest URL shorteners and great for a quick, disposable link. But the moment you care about who clicked, where from, and on what device, you'll want more than it offers for free. That's the gap lynkily fills.
Where TinyURL stops
- Limited analytics on the free experience.
- No built-in link-in-bio page.
- QR and management features feel bolted on.
What lynkily adds — free
- ✅ Real-time analytics: clicks, devices, browsers, locations, referrers.
- ✅ QR code auto-generated for every link.
- ✅ Custom slugs for branded links.
- ✅ Link-in-bio page built in.
- ✅ Password & expiry for campaign control.
Switching is instant
- Paste your long URL into the link creator.
- Copy your short link and QR code.
- Watch the clicks land on your dashboard.
Comparing more tools? Read Bitly vs TinyURL vs lynkily for the full breakdown.