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The Most Powerful URL Shortener
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Everything Bitly charges $199/month for — at zero cost. A/B testing, retargeting pixels, smart links, 24 QR code types, custom domains, and unlimited API access. No limits. No catches. No credit card.

24
QR Code Types
35+
Analytics Data Points
9
Retargeting Platforms
$0
Forever
Complete Feature Suite

Everything Competitors Charge $199/mo For

A complete marketing stack with A/B testing, retargeting pixels, smart links, 24 QR code types, and unlimited API — all completely free.

Link Management

Ultra-Short URLs

~12 character links with b1.lc domain. Custom aliases, branded links, and 14M+ unique codes.

Bulk Operations

Create, update, or delete up to 1,000 links in a single API request. Import/export via CSV.

URL Security Scanner

7 threat sources including Google Safe Browsing, VirusTotal & PhishTank. Auto-blocks malicious URLs.

Link Protection

Password protection, expiration dates, click limits, and IP/country restrictions.

Link History

Full edit history with one-click rollback. Never lose a link configuration.

Marketing & Optimization

A/B Testing

Split traffic between URLs with weighted distribution. Track conversions and find winners automatically.

Smart Links

Route users by device, OS, browser, country, time of day, or UTM parameters. Unlimited rules.

Retargeting Pixels

Facebook, Google, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Snapchat, Quora, Reddit — all 9 platforms.

UTM Builder

Visual campaign URL builder with saved presets. Auto-tag all your marketing links.

QR Code Builder

24 Content Types

URL, vCard, WiFi, Email, SMS, Phone, WhatsApp, Social Media, Calendar, Maps, PDF, App Store & more.

Custom Design

8 pattern styles, 5 eye shapes, custom colors, gradients, logo embedding, and frame overlays.

High-Res Export

Download in PNG or SVG at any resolution. Perfect for print, billboards, or digital use.

Scan Analytics

Track every scan with the same 35+ data points as link clicks. GPS, device, browser & more.

Advanced Analytics

GPS Location

Track exact coordinates, country, city, region, and timezone for every click.

Device Fingerprinting

50+ device patterns. Detect brand, model, OS version, browser, and screen resolution.

VPN/Proxy Detection

Identify masked traffic and VPN users. Filter bots for accurate metrics.

Real-time Streaming

Live click data via Server-Sent Events. Watch your campaigns perform in real-time.

Developer Tools

REST API

Unlimited requests at 10K/minute. No monthly caps. 5 response formats: JSON, XML, CSV, YAML, MessagePack.

Mobile SDKs

Official iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) SDKs. Async/await, typed errors, and full documentation.

Webhooks

15 event types with exponential backoff retry. Get notified instantly on clicks, milestones, and more.

Swagger Docs

Interactive API documentation with try-it-out functionality. OpenAPI 3.0 spec included.

Security & Protection

7-Source Threat Detection

Every URL scanned against Google Safe Browsing, VirusTotal (95+ engines), PhishTank, URLhaus, AlienVault OTX, SURBL, and URLScan.io.

Auto-Block Malicious URLs

Phishing, malware, and scam URLs are automatically blocked. Protect your brand from being associated with malicious content.

47,000+ Phishing URLs

Local PhishTank database with 47k+ verified phishing URLs. Updated daily for instant detection.

Security API

Scan any URL via API. Bulk scanning, threat scores, detailed reports, and webhook notifications.

Enterprise Features

Custom Domains

Use your own branded domain with automatic SSL. Full DNS verification and setup wizard.

Bio Pages

Link-in-bio builder with themes, social blocks, and analytics. Perfect for Instagram and TikTok.

Audit Logs

Complete audit trail of all actions. Filter by user, action type, or date range.

Two-Factor Auth

Email-based 2FA for enhanced security. Protect your account and API keys.

Save $2,388/year

See How We Compare

BN Shortener gives you everything premium tools charge hundreds for — completely free.

Feature BN Shortener Bitly T.ly Short.io Rebrandly
Monthly Price $0 $29-199 $9-99 $19-149 $29-499
API Calls/Month Unlimited 1K-150K 1K-50K 1K-100K 5K-100K
Smart Links $49/mo $99/mo
A/B Testing Enterprise $99/mo Enterprise
Retargeting Pixels 9 platforms $199/mo $99/mo $99/mo
Custom Domains $199/mo $99/mo $49/mo $29/mo
QR Code Types 24 types 1 3 5 3
GPS Tracking
VPN Detection
Mobile SDKs iOS & Android
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Built by Broadnet, Trusted Globally

BN Shortener is developed by Broadnet Technologies, a global leader in messaging solutions with over 19 years of experience serving 80,000+ enterprises worldwide. As a GSMA associate member, we bring telecommunications-grade reliability to URL management.

Our platform leverages the same infrastructure that delivers billions of SMS messages globally, ensuring your shortened links are fast, reliable, and always available.

GSMA Member

Certified global standards

Global Coverage

1000+ carrier connections

Data Sovereignty

Self-hosted infrastructure

80K+ Clients

Enterprise trust worldwide

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Join companies like Meta, Google, Uber, Samsung, and American Express who trust Broadnet's infrastructure for their critical communications.

300M+ SMS per Day
9,999 SMS per Second
19+ Years Experience
680+ Direct Operators
// Create a shortened URL const response = await fetch('https://b1.lc/api/v3/shorten', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ url: 'https://example.com/long-url', custom_code: 'my-link', tags: ['campaign', 'marketing'] }) }); const data = await response.json(); console.log(data.short_url); // https://b1.lc/my-link

Powerful API for Developers

Integrate BN Shortener into your applications with our comprehensive REST API. Create, manage, and track shortened URLs programmatically with enterprise-grade reliability.

Unlike competitors, we offer unlimited API requests with no monthly caps, bulk operations for efficiency, and real-time webhooks for instant notifications.

Unlimited API requests - No monthly caps
Bulk operations - Create 1000 links at once
Multiple formats - JSON, XML, CSV, YAML
Real-time webhooks for click events
Checksummed API keys for enhanced security
Mobile SDKs for iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin)
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No Hidden Fees. No Limits. No Catches.

Everything you see on this page is completely free. Features that cost $199+/month elsewhere — free here.

EVERYTHING INCLUDED

Free Forever Plan

$0/month forever

Worth $199/month at competitors

You save $2,388/year

  • Unlimited short links
  • Unlimited API calls
  • 24 QR code types
  • A/B testing
  • Smart links
  • 9 retargeting platforms
  • Custom domains
  • Bio pages
  • GPS tracking
  • VPN detection
  • Webhooks
  • Mobile SDKs
  • Bulk operations
  • Two-factor auth
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