YOURLS is a self-hosted, open-source URL shortener written in PHP. It allows users to create custom shortened URLs for their websites, blogs, or social media profiles. With YOURLS, users have full control over their shortened URLs, including the ability to customize the URL slug, set expiration dates, and track click statistics.
Wix is a beginner-friendly website builder with pixel-level drag-and-drop freedom, an app market, and AI site-generation tools. It suits small businesses and individuals who want control without code.
Free tier with Wix branding; paid plans from about $17/month.
- Highly customizable and flexible
- Self-hosted for full control and security
- Open-source and free to use
- Extensive plugin and theme support
- Very flexible editor
- Beginner-friendly
- Large template and app selection
- Free tier to start
- Requires technical expertise to set up and configure
- Limited support options compared to commercial alternatives
- May require additional resources for large-scale deployments
- Can’t switch templates easily
- Free tier shows ads
- Sites can get bloated
What reviewers say
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Wix Reviews
4.3 (4)Solid choice
Wix has been part of our stack. Large template and app selection. Minor gripe: free tier shows ads. Would recommend.
Solid choice
Wix has been part of our stack. Large template and app selection. No real complaints. Would recommend.
Recommend Wix
Wix has been part of our stack. Large template and app selection. Minor gripe: free tier shows ads. Would recommend.
