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Chhoto URL is free and open source under the MIT license with public demo and container images.
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- Chhoto URL is free and open source under the MIT license with public demo and container images.
Chhoto URL
● Identity checkedDeveloper tools · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Chhoto URL is a lightweight self-hosted URL shortener written in Rust with an Actix backend and SQLite storage. It supports custom aliases, expiring links, hit counts, notes, QR codes, a programmatic API, and tiny OCI container images for low-memory deployments.
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- Chhoto URL is free and open source under the MIT license with public demo and container images.
- API access
- Features list includes QR codes and API support for integrating short links programmatically.
Is Chhoto URL right for you?
A good fit for
Homelab operators and developers who want a minimal self-hosted link shortener without analytics or ads.
Before you choose
operators must configure environment variables for production credentials.
Self-hosted URL shortener
Chhoto URL promotes a blazingly fast Rust shortener with Docker deployment, API access, and a no-tracking philosophy.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image size | Site states compressed container images are under 8.5 MB for Alpine builds. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Memory | Marketing claims regular load uses under 10 MB RAM. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Features | Lists custom slugs, expiry, hit counting, editing, and filtering with notes. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
Understand the total cost
Chhoto URL pricing & plans
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What is Chhoto URL used for?
Chhoto URL is a lightweight self-hosted URL shortener written in Rust with an Actix backend and SQLite storage. It supports custom aliases, expiring links, hit counts, notes, QR codes, a programmatic API, and tiny OCI container images for low-memory deployments.
Does Chhoto URL have a free plan?
Chhoto URL is free and open source under the MIT license with public demo and container images.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Chhoto URL cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Chhoto URL through an API?
Features list includes QR codes and API support for integrating short links programmatically.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
operators must configure environment variables for production credentials.
Price history
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