link-lock

The premium Open Source alternative to Bitly

🎯 Best for:Users needing to share sensitive links without leaving a server-side trail.

What is link-lock?

A privacy-focused alternative to Bitly or password-protected PDFs. It uses client-side AES encryption to ensure that the server never has access to the destination URL or the decryption key.

Tech Stack
JavaScriptSecurity & Passwords

Why link-lock?

  • Zero-knowledge architecture
  • No database required
  • Works in-browser

Limitations

  • Long encrypted URLs
  • No link analytics
  • Password recovery impossible
3/2/2026
Last Update
190
Forks
6
Issues
MIT
License
Financial Leak Detected

Stop the "SaaS Tax"

Your team could be burning cash. Switching to link-lock instantly boosts your runway.

Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Bitly)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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