URL shorteners with password-protected links 2026: 4 services

Link management tools from our ranking whose official pages list password-protected links, in Score order. A password keeps a shared file, a draft or a private page away from people who only guess or forward the link. The feature is often limited to higher plans, so check which plan includes it.

Best URL Shorteners and Link Management Tools 2026

  1. 1

    Short.io

    96/100
    Cheapest paid plan, monthly billing
    $5.00
    Free plan
    Yes
    Own custom domain on the free plan
    Yes
    SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification
    Yes
    • Low monthly price
    • Independent security certification
    • Published GDPR commitment
    • Single sign-on available
  2. 2

    Rebrandly

    84/100
    Cheapest paid plan, monthly billing
    $16.00
    Free plan
    Yes
    Own custom domain on the free plan
    Yes
    SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification
    Yes
    • Independent security certification
    • Published GDPR commitment
    • Single sign-on available
    • Has a permanent free plan
  3. 3

    Cuttly

    83/100
    Cheapest paid plan, monthly billing
    $12.00
    Free plan
    Yes
    Own custom domain on the free plan
    Yes
    SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification
    Not verified
    • Published GDPR commitment
    • Single sign-on available
    • Has a permanent free plan
    • Free plan works with your own domain
  4. 4

    Dub

    71/100
    Cheapest paid plan, monthly billing
    Not verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Own custom domain on the free plan
    Yes
    SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification
    Yes
    • Independent security certification
    • Published GDPR commitment
    • Single sign-on available
    • Has a permanent free plan