Is Hovercode the Canva QR code app?

Yes. Hovercode powers the 'Dynamic QR Codes' app in the Canva Apps Marketplace. If you've used dynamic QR codes inside Canva, you were using Hovercode under the hood. Hovercode also operates as a standalone platform at hovercode.com.

Does Hovercode have conditional routing?

Hovercode's confirmed feature set includes dynamic redirect updates (change destination after printing) and scan analytics, but no conditional routing engine — routing different visitors based on time, device, location, A/B split, or scan count is not a confirmed Hovercode capability. QRZY includes these routing conditions from the free tier (time/day/date) through Starter (device + A/B) and Pro (location, language, scan-count).

Do Hovercode QR codes work after cancellation?

Hovercode's 3 original free codes are permanent and stay active after cancellation. QR codes created while on a paid subscription become inactive (not permanently deleted) if the subscription lapses, and reactivate automatically if you resubscribe. QRZY permanently reserves every short code — all codes redirect after cancellation, whether they were created on the free tier or a paid plan, with no reactivation step required.

QRZY vs Hovercode for dynamic QR codes

Hovercode is best known as the engine behind Canva's dynamic QR code marketplace app — if you've used dynamic QR in Canva, you've used Hovercode. It offers 3 free permanent codes with unlimited scans and a clean interface. QRZY targets a different job: smart conditional routing (A/B testing, time-based switching, device detection) and industry-specific workflow templates that Hovercode does not provide.

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When to choose each

Choose QRZY if…

You need conditional routing — different destinations by time, device, location, A/B split, or scan count. Or if you want pre-built industry workflow templates for restaurants, real estate, events, or hospitality.

Choose Hovercode if…

You need simple dynamic QR codes with no routing complexity, already work in Canva (Hovercode powers the Canva app), or want 3 permanent free codes with unlimited scans and clean design tools.

Feature comparison

Feature	QRZY	Hovercode
Smart conditional routing	Time/day/date on Free; device + A/B on Starter; location, language, scan-count on Pro	No conditional routing confirmed — single destination redirect update only (VERIFY)
A/B split testing	Included on Starter ($100/yr)	Not confirmed available
Workflow templates	22 pre-built templates for restaurants, real estate, events, museums — one-click setup	No template system
Free tier dynamic codes	1 permanent dynamic code, no scan cap	3 permanent dynamic codes, unlimited scans — more generous free starting point
Canva integration	Standalone — download and place into Canva designs manually	Powers the official dynamic QR app in the Canva Marketplace — seamless Canva integration
Code permanence after cancellation	All codes redirect forever — short codes permanently reserved	3 original free codes never expire; codes created while on a paid plan become inactive (not deleted) if you cancel or downgrade, and reactivate automatically if you resubscribe
Entry paid pricing	Starter: $100/yr — 3 codes, smart routing	Pro $12/mo (100 codes); Business $40/mo (600 codes/mo); Business Plus $100/mo (2,000 codes/mo) — confirmed at hovercode.com/pricing

Pricing

QRZY

Free tier

1 permanent dynamic QR, time/day/date routing, 7-day analytics, no scan cap

Entry paid

Starter: $100/yr — 3 codes, device + A/B routing, hourly analytics

Notes

Annual-only. All codes work after cancellation.

Hovercode

Free tier

3 permanent dynamic QR codes, unlimited scans — no scan cap, no credit card

Entry paid

Pro: $12/mo (100 dynamic codes); Business: $40/mo (600 codes/mo); Business Plus: $100/mo (2,000 codes/mo) — confirmed at hovercode.com/pricing (page shows EUR; USD approximate)

Notes

Only the original 3 free codes are guaranteed permanent; codes created on a paid plan become inactive (not deleted) if the subscription lapses, reactivating automatically upon resubscribing.

Where QRZY wins

Conditional routing: time/day/date on Free; device + A/B split on Starter; location, language, scan-count on Pro.
22 pre-built workflow templates — restaurant menu, real estate listing, wedding journey, and more.
All codes work permanently after cancellation — not just the original free 3.
GDPR-compliant analytics: no cookies, IP anonymisation, HyperLogLog unique-visitor counting.
Industry-specific content and guidance for 9 verticals.

Where Hovercode wins

3 free permanent codes vs QRZY's 1 — more useful for users who need multiple codes before paying.
Native Canva integration — powers the official Canva dynamic QR Marketplace app; QRZY is download-and-place.
More codes per dollar on the entry paid tier (~$12/mo for 100 codes).
Reportedly clean, minimal design interface.

Frequently asked questions

Related resources

Free QR Code Generator

Create a smart QR free — works in Canva designs too.

Workflow Templates

22 routing templates Hovercode does not have.

QRZY vs Canva QR Code

How QRZY fits into a Canva design workflow.

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