qr.paps.jp vs is.gd — multilingual, QR-ready alternative to the minimalist UK shortener

is.gd is a UK-run free short-URL service that is ad-free and intentionally minimal. qr.paps.jp bundles QR code generation and three-stage phishing detection on top of basic shortening. Here is a ten-point comparison.

Compared with: https://is.gd/

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature	qr.paps.jp	is.gd
Price	Free	Free
Advertising	Minimal (AdSense)	None
Multilingual UI	12 languages	English only
QR code generation	Built-in (both original + short)	Separate tool (qr.gd)
Automatic phishing checks	Three engines	SURBL only
Sensitive-content interstitial	Auto	None
Access analytics	Detailed at /report/<key>	Basic stats
Custom slug	Free, unlimited	Free, unlimited
Colour QR + embedded logo	Free	Not supported
API	JSON API + MCP server	URL-parameter only

Which should you pick?

is.gd fits users who want zero ads for extremely simple one-off URL shortening in English.

qr.paps.jp fits users who want QR codes and analytics and multilingual UI and three-engine phishing detection — none of which is available on is.gd.

Frequently asked

Q. Why switch from is.gd?

A. If you need QR codes, multilingual UI, more aggressive phishing detection, or detailed analytics, qr.paps.jp provides them for free.

Q. How visible are ads on qr.paps.jp?

A. At most 1-2 Google AdSense units per page. Revenue goes to NPO operating costs.

Q. Which has been running longer?

A. is.gd since 2008, qr.paps.jp since 2015. Both have over a decade of track record.

qr.paps.jp is a free, NPO-run URL shortener with three-stage phishing detection. No signup.

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