Short links, fully yours.
Cut lets you turn long, messy URLs into short, clean links that are easy to share. You can protect links with a password, set them to expire on a certain date, or limit how many times they can be clicked. It's like having your own private Bitly — simple, secure, and yours.
What makes Cut worth launching.
Gate any link behind a password — only people you share the password with can reach the destination.
Set a link to automatically stop working after a specific date and time. Perfect for time-sensitive offers or events.
Cap how many times a link can be clicked. Once the limit is reached, the link stops working automatically.
If you fit one of these, Cut is probably built for you.
Practical scenarios where Cut makes a real difference.
Send a client a link to a contract or proposal behind a password — only they can open it.
Create short links for a limited-time promotion with an expiration date so they automatically go dark after the sale ends.
Cut is a tiny, focused URL shortener that puts you in control. From a clean dashboard, you can create short links, set custom slugs, and apply per-link protections like passwords, expiration dates, and click limits. Every link you create is tracked so you can see how many times it's been clicked. The admin panel is protected by a single password, keeping everything secure and simple. No ads, no tracking by third parties, no complicated menus — just a straightforward tool that does one thing well. Whether you're sharing a document, a campaign link, or a personal page, Cut makes it feel like yours.
Cut gives you a clean, private way to shorten links without relying on a big third-party service. You get per-link passwords, automatic expiration dates, and click limits — features that most URL shorteners lock behind paid plans. It's built for people who want simple, secure link sharing without ads, dashboards full of clutter, or companies tracking every click. Whether you're a marketer running campaigns, a freelancer sharing client files, or just someone who likes tidy links, Cut keeps it simple and puts you in charge.
No per-seat pricing
Add your whole team for one flat fee.
Your data stays yours
Nothing passes through a third-party cloud.
Use your own domain
Run it on yourdomain.com with free SSL.
No terminal. No config. No docs.
Workflow automation
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One platform. Every app. No surprises.
Your own private server — no shared hosting, no slowdowns.
Deploy Cut and as many other apps as you want — no per-app charges, ever.
Full ownership. No third-party access. Export anytime.
Unlimited apps, unlimited users, unlimited traffic. One bill.
SSL, backups, and updates run automatically behind the scenes.
Cancel anytime. Take your data with you. No questions asked.
What others charge for just the empty server.
Server costs only. Prices checked June 2026.
4 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB storage
A solid place to start
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| Vultr | $40/mo | $21 (53%) |
| Linode | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $84/mo | $65 (77%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $103.45/mo | $84.45 (82%) |
8 vCPU cores, 24 GB RAM, 400 GB storage
The sweet spot for most people
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Vultr | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Linode | $192/mo | $143 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $164/mo | $115 (70%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $231.17/mo | $182.17 (79%) |
16 vCPU cores, 64 GB RAM, 600 GB storage
For power users
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Vultr | $320/mo | $221 (69%) |
| Linode | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $474.53/mo | $375.53 (79%) |
Prices checked June 2026. Excludes taxes, credits, backups, bandwidth.
Everything you need to know about launching Cut on OpenZapps.
Cut is a URL shortener that lets you create short, clean links from long ones. You can also add passwords, set expiration dates, or limit how many times a link can be clicked.
Not at all. OpenZapps gets everything running for you. Once it's live, you just log into the admin dashboard and start creating links.
You pay OpenZapps a flat monthly fee to run Cut and any other apps in our catalog. There are no extra fees or surprises.
Yes. Cut is your own private URL shortener — no ads, no third-party tracking, and nobody else has access to your links or click data.
Yes. Through OpenZapps, you can use a custom domain so your short links look clean and professional — like yourbrand.com/go/offer.
Try something new — same platform, same flat price.
Start free, launch Cut in seconds, and cancel whenever you want — zero risk.
Plans start at $29/month. Cancel anytime.
