Are these two links the same?
Two URLs can look different and still lead to the same page: parameters in another order, a capital letter in the host, an explicit :443 port or a character encoded differently. And two URLs that look almost the same can differ in one parameter that changes everything.
Paste two URLs and you get a verdict: identical text, same destination (equivalent, with differences only in parameter order, host letter case, default port or encoding) or different. A table lists the differences by part: protocol, user, host, port, path and fragment, plus parameters added, removed or changed.
The option to ignore tracking parameters, on by default, leaves UTM tags, fbclid and similar out of the comparison, so two copies of the same link shared in different campaigns are treated as the same. Everything runs in your browser.
How to compare two URLs
- Paste the first URL.
- Paste the second URL.
- Keep “Ignore tracking parameters” on, or turn it off to compare them too.
- Read the verdict and the table of differences.
When to use it
- Checking whether a canonical URL matches the page URL.
- Finding why two “identical” links show up separately in analytics.
- Reviewing a URL change in a redirect or migration map.
- Spotting the one parameter that differs between a working and a broken link.
- Checking for duplicates before adding a link to a list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “same destination” mean?
The URLs differ only in ways that do not change the address: parameter order, host letter case, a default port like :443 or how characters are encoded.
Are tracking parameters compared?
By default no: UTM tags, fbclid and similar are ignored. Turn the option off to include them.
Does it open the URLs?
No. It compares the text of the URLs in your browser. To see where a link actually ends up after redirects, use the redirect checker.
Is it free?
You can try it free with one pair of URLs. ToolStudio Pro gives unlimited use of this and every tool for €1.99 a month, no ads, cancel anytime.
Are my URLs sent to a server?
No. The comparison happens in your browser.