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Redirect Supply vs freedirector.io: Free redirects, or redirects that work on HTTPS?
freedirector.io and Redirect Supply both forward domains without a server, with 301 or 302 redirects and path forwarding. The difference starts before the redirect even fires: freedirector.io only accepts plain HTTP requests on your old domain. Redirect Supply issues an SSL certificate for every domain, so HTTPS visitors land on the right page instead of a browser error.
Redirect Supply vs freedirector.io: what happens when someone clicks your old link
Decision factor
Redirect Supply
freedirector.io
Choose based on
HTTPS on your old domain
Automatic SSL on every domain, renewed for you
HTTP only; https:// visits fail before the redirect runs
Browsers, email apps, and link previews try HTTPS first
.app and .dev domains
Supported like any other domain
Not supported, because these domains require HTTPS
Whether you own any HTTPS-only domains
Page-level redirects
Path rules, wildcards, and a global fallback
One destination per domain, with the path carried over as is
Whether pages changed their URLs on the new site
Traffic
Unlimited on every plan, with no overage fees
No traffic limits stated
Peace of mind as your old links keep getting shared
Best fit
Rebrands, migrations, and client domains that must work on every link
Personal vanity domains forwarded over plain HTTP
If your old domain has ever been linked with https://, Redirect Supply
Why Redirect Supply
Choose Redirect Supply for redirects that stay out of your way. Every old URL lands on the right page, every domain runs on HTTPS, and nothing breaks when your website moves.
freedirector.io or Redirect Supply? The short answer
Pick Redirect Supply if your old domain was ever used with HTTPS, if you own .app or .dev domains, or if pages need to land on their exact replacements. There's a free plan to start, with HTTPS and analytics included.
Pick freedirector.io if you only need to forward a personal domain to a profile page and nobody will ever reach it over HTTPS.
For any business domain, that makes it a Redirect Supply job.
FAQs
Questions about Redirect Supply and freedirector.io
What's the main difference between Redirect Supply and freedirector.io?
freedirector.io forwards domains over plain HTTP, with one destination per domain. Redirect Supply works over HTTP and HTTPS with automatic SSL certificates, and lets you send each page to its own destination with path rules, wildcards, and a global fallback.
Does freedirector.io support HTTPS?
Only on the destination. The old domain you redirect from must be reached over HTTP. If a visitor opens https:// on that domain, the browser expects a valid certificate, doesn't get one, and shows an error before any redirect happens. Redirect Supply provides that certificate automatically.
Why don't .app and .dev domains work with freedirector.io?
These domains are on the HSTS preload list, which forces browsers to connect over HTTPS only. A redirect service without SSL on the source domain can't answer those requests. Redirect Supply issues certificates for every domain, so .app and .dev redirects work normally.
Can freedirector.io send different pages to different URLs?
No. Each domain forwards to one destination, and the path is carried over unchanged. With Redirect Supply, you can map old.com/services to new.com/work, send /blog/* somewhere else, and catch everything left with a global fallback.
Is there a free plan on Redirect Supply?
Yes. The free plan covers 1 domain with a catch-all redirect, automatic HTTPS, and built-in analytics, with no credit card required. Paid plans with unlimited path rules start at $6 a month billed yearly. See pricing.
How do I switch from freedirector.io to Redirect Supply?
Add your domain in Redirect Supply, set up your redirects, and replace the DNS records that point to freedirector.io with the ones Redirect Supply shows you. Once DNS propagates, your old domain works on both HTTP and HTTPS.
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Founder of FREAKS
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