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Links by OpenApps is a free Bitly alternative. Free. Unlimited links and QR codes.

Free short links and QR codes that never expire. Shorten a link, pick its ending, and get a QR code for it. Change where it points any time, even after the QR code is printed. See how many times it was opened. No ads in front of your link, no monthly cap, and no expiry.

Open Links Free. Unlimited links and QR codes.

Instead of Bitly, TinyURL, QR Code Generator, Rebrandly

What you get, free

  • Unlimited short links and QR codes
  • Custom endings
  • Edit the destination any time: the short link and QR code stay the same
  • QR codes as PNG or SVG, in your colors
  • Click counts
  • No ad page before the redirect, and links never expire
  • API for AI assistants: shorten a link in one call

Each click is one small read; it stays free.

For AI assistants

An assistant can shorten a link and get its QR code in one call, with no key.

The app's guide for assistants is at links-free.openapps.xyz/llms.txt, and its API at https://functions.bounded.sh/apps/3151231032497ed786b88a0a/api.

How it compares

AppFree planPaid plans
LinksFree. Unlimited links and QR codes.None
Bitly5 short links and 2 QR codes a month, with ads.Bitly's free plan allows about 5 links and 2 QR codes a month, and free links show an ad page before redirecting. Paid plans start around $10 a month.
TinyURLBasic short links with a QR code that never expire; analytics, editing links and custom domains need a paid plan.TinyURL is free for basic links; analytics, custom domains and editing need a paid plan from around $10 a month.
QR Code GeneratorNo free plan for dynamic codes, only a 14-day free trial.Many "free" QR code generators make dynamic codes that stop working when a trial ends unless you subscribe, often $10 to $35 a month.
Rebrandly10 links and 10 QR codes a month, with 1 custom domain.Rebrandly's free plan is limited, with paid plans from around $10 to $30 a month or more.

Free plans checked October 2026 on each company's own page: Bitly, TinyURL, QR Code Generator, Rebrandly. Paid prices are approximate and change often.

Compare every free option

Comparisons · October 19, 2026 Bitly's free plan in 2026, and short links without ads or caps Bitly's free plan allows 5 links and 2 QR codes a month, and it comes with ads. Here are free options without caps or ads, checked on each vendor's own site. Guides · October 19, 2026 Why "free" QR codes stop working, and how to make one that never expires Many free QR generators make dynamic codes that stop working when a trial ends. Here is why, how to check yours, and how to make one that lasts.

Questions

Do the QR codes expire?
No. Many free QR generators make a dynamic code that stops working when a trial ends. Links never expires them.
Is there an ad page before the redirect?
No.
Can I change where a link goes?
Yes, from the link's private edit page. The short link and its QR code stay the same.
Is there an API?
Yes. Post a URL and get back a short link and a QR code URL. No key needed.

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