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Fastgen vs idm.in

Backend-as-a-service platform, not a short link service.

Short answer: Pick Fastgen if you want backend infrastructure; pick idm.in if you want trackable short links with analytics. idm.in has a free plan, paid from $7/month.

Which to pick

Pick Fastgen if you want…

  • Backend infrastructure

Pick idm.in if you want…

  • Trackable short links with analytics
  • Open-source code (dayschedule/idm on GitHub, GPL-3.0 license)

Side by side

What it is
Fastgen:Webflow for the Backend
idm.in:idm.in is a free URL shortener with click tracking, QR code generation, analytics and API for marketing campaigns.
Best for
Fastgen:Backend infrastructure
idm.in:Trackable short links with analytics
Who it’s for
Fastgen:—
idm.in:Marketers and developers who need trackable short links.
Pricing
Fastgen:Subscription
idm.in:Freemium
Starting price
Fastgen:—
idm.in:$7/month (Basic)
Plans
Fastgen:—
idm.in:Lifetime deal $149 · Basic $7 per month · Pro $29 per month · Business $99 per month
Open source
Fastgen:—
idm.in:Yes, 107 GitHub stars
Works with
Fastgen:—
idm.in:API, Chrome extension

Fastgen features

Webflow for the Backend

idm.in features

  • Custom Expiration. Set a specific expiration date for each shortened link.
  • Report & Analytics. View clicks, locations, devices and referral data for each link.
  • Branded Links. Create custom short URLs that reflect your brand.
  • Unlimited Clicks. All plans allow unlimited click tracking.
  • API Access. Programmatically create and manage short links via REST API.
  • Team Collaboration. Share link management with multiple users per plan.

Fastgen vs idm.in FAQ

What is the difference between Fastgen and idm.in?+

Fastgen: Backend-as-a-service platform, not a short link service.

Should I use Fastgen or idm.in?+

Pick Fastgen if you want backend infrastructure. Pick idm.in if you want trackable short links with analytics or open-source code (dayschedule/idm on GitHub, GPL-3.0 license).

Is Fastgen or idm.in free?+

Fastgen is listed on DevHunt as a paid subscription. idm.in has a free plan; paid plans start at $7/month (Basic).

Is Fastgen or idm.in open source?+

idm.in is open source (dayschedule/idm on GitHub, GPL-3.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Fastgen.

On DevHunt

Fastgen

95 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 3, 2023

idm.in

3 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Feb 27, 2024

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