QRZY vs QRCodeChimp for dynamic QR codes
QRCodeChimp gives you 10 free dynamic QR codes — a genuinely generous offer. The catch on the free tier: all 10 codes share a 1,000 scans/month pool, and scans pause until the next month when the limit is hit. QRZY's free tier has 1 code but no scan cap and no pause. On paid plans, both let you update destinations — but QRZY adds conditional routing (time, device, A/B, scan-count) that QRCodeChimp does not offer.
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When to choose each
You need smart conditional routing — different destinations by time, device, location, A/B split, or scan count. Or if scan volume unpredictability would make a monthly scan cap a problem.
You need up to 10 dynamic QR codes at no cost and your combined scan volume is under 1,000/month. QRCodeChimp also has stronger visual design templates and a built-in page builder.
Feature comparison
| Feature | QRZY | QRCodeChimp |
|---|---|---|
| Smart conditional routing | Time/day/date on Free; device + A/B on Starter; location, language, scan-count on Pro | No conditional routing — single destination redirect update only |
| A/B split testing | Included on Starter ($100/yr) | Not available |
| Free tier code count | 1 permanent dynamic code | 10 permanent dynamic codes — more generous starting point |
| Free tier scan cap | No scan cap — unlimited scans on the free code | 1,000 scans/month combined across all free codes; scans pause when limit is hit |
| Entry paid pricing | Starter: $100/yr ($8.33/mo) — 3 codes | Starter: $6.99/mo billed annually ($83.88/yr), or $9.99/mo billed monthly — 50 codes (confirmed at qrcodechimp.com/pricing) |
| QR design templates | Functional — colour and size customisation | Extensive visual template library, shapes, frames, logo placement |
| Scan analytics | Geo, device, channel attribution, HyperLogLog unique visitors — GDPR-compliant | Scan count, location, device analytics on paid plans |
| Code permanence after cancellation | Codes redirect forever — short codes permanently reserved | Not fully spelled out: per the refund/cancellation policy, dynamic-QR creation and advanced features are lost, and "previously created QR codes may have reduced functionality" — exact redirect behavior is not explicit |
Pricing
QRZY
QRCodeChimp
Where QRZY wins
- No scan caps — not on the free tier, not on any paid tier.
- Conditional routing engine: 8 condition types including A/B split and scan-count thresholds — not available on QRCodeChimp.
- 22 pre-built workflow templates for restaurants, real estate, events, museums.
- GDPR-compliant analytics: HyperLogLog unique-visitor counting without storing raw IP addresses.
- Codes work permanently after cancellation — short codes reserved forever.
Where QRCodeChimp wins
- 10 free dynamic codes vs QRZY's 1 — more useful starting point for users with multiple active codes.
- Monthly billing available — more flexible than QRZY's annual-only model.
- Stronger visual QR design templates and frame options.
- Entry paid tier ($6.99/mo) is cheaper per code than QRZY Starter ($8.33/mo for 3 codes).
Frequently asked questions
No scan caps. Smart routing. Works forever.
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