Free dynamic QR codes: which providers are really free
What this is about
Free is not a clear word in the QR code market. It either means a permanent plan with few codes, a trial period of 7 to 15 days, or unlimited codes that show advertising when scanned. These three things are not comparable, but all fall under the same heading.
Nine providers side by side
| Provider | Free plan | Advertising on scan | After that from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same-QR | 2 codes permanently, unlimited scans | never | €5.90 / month (15 codes) |
| QR Code Generator | no permanently free plan, 14-day trial | no | €8 / month paid annually (€96 / year), €16 paid monthly |
| Bitly | 2 new codes per month, 5 short links | no | $10 / month (Core), annual contract only ($120 / year) |
| QR TIGER | 3 codes, 500 scans each | no | $7 / month (Regular) for 12 codes |
| Flowcode | up to 2 codes | no | $25 / month (Pro Plus), on an annual contract |
| QRFY | 7-day trial, no credit card | no | €19 / month on 12 months (€228), €29 on 6, €39 on 3 months |
| qr1.at | 15-day trial | no | €5 / month (Starter) for 5 codes |
| QRCodeChimp | 10 codes, but 1,000 scans per month | no | $6.99 / month (Starter) paid annually, around 30 percent more per month |
| ME-QR | unlimited codes and scans, but ads before the destination | yes, in the free plan | $9.99 / month or $69 / year for ad-free codes |
| QRCode Monkey | unlimited static codes, with logo, as PNG, SVG, PDF and EPS | no | no dynamic codes on offer |
What the table does not show
The codes themselves are technically equal everywhere — a QR code from provider A does not scan better than one from provider B. Differences arise from the conditions, and these are rarely on the price page, but in the fine print: cancellation terms, scan limits, and what happens to existing codes after the end.
Our plans
| Plan | Price | Dynamic codes | Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 0 € | 2 | none, no credit card |
| Start | €5.90 / month | 15 | cancel monthly |
| Pro | €14.90 / month | 100 | cancel monthly |
| Business | €49.00 / month | 500 | cancel monthly |
Our free plan is permanent, ad-free, and has unlimited scans. To be honest: It includes two codes, and the goal can be changed three times per code — after that, the code remains scanable, further changes require a paid plan.
For the comparison to be meaningful, the other side must be included: A building block for target pages, forms for lead capture, digital business cards as a separate product, team rights and an API access does not offer Same-QR. Those who need that are better served by the larger providers — those who need the code itself, reliable and without limits, are with us.
Frequently asked questions
The 2 codes of the free plan remain and are scannable. In addition, with every provider of dynamic codes: the redirection runs at the provider's end, without access, the code leads to nothing. For signs that hang for decades, a static code is the safer choice.
Yes, in every plan including the free one. A scan is a redirect and costs fractions of a cent — a cap would be a sales barrier, not a technical requirement. Automated bulk retrieval is excluded, which does not generate real scans.
In the paid plans unlimited. In the free plan 3 times per code; additionally, destination changes are unlimited during the first 30 days after registration. The number of codes and all other features follow the plan you booked, during the trial as well.
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