QRZY vs QRFY
QRFY gives you everything on every plan: unlimited dynamic codes, unlimited scans, unlimited users, bulk creation and a custom domain. The catch is how you start and how you stop. The free option is a 7-day trial, and QRFY's own FAQ says that when it ends, dynamic codes "will simply stop redirecting". The cheapest plan is $228 a year, paid up front. QRZY starts smaller: one dynamic code free, with no trial clock, and paid plans from $100 a year.
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When to choose each
You need a few codes that must keep working after you print them, you want to start free without a trial deadline, or you need routing rules by time, device, location, language or scan count.
You need many dynamic codes, several team members, bulk creation, a custom domain or richer code design today, and you are happy to prepay at least $228 a year.
Feature comparison
| Feature | QRZY | QRFY |
|---|---|---|
| Free option | Free plan with 1 dynamic code that does not expire (5-second countdown before each redirect) | 7-day free trial, no credit card. QRFY says dynamic codes stop redirecting when the trial ends |
| Entry price | Starter $100/yr (3 codes). Pro $250/yr (25 codes). Business $600/yr (unlimited) | $228 billed yearly ($19/mo), or $174 per 6 months, or $117 per 3 months. VAT not included |
| Number of dynamic codes | 1 (Free), 3 (Starter), 25 (Pro), unlimited (Business, Elite) | Unlimited on every plan, with unlimited scans |
| After a paid plan ends | Account moves to Free: the oldest code stays live, the rest are paused, never deleted. Short links are never reassigned | QRFY's FAQ says codes "won't go anywhere" but you can't access them or their data until you renew. It does not say whether they keep redirecting |
| Routing rules | Time, date and day of week on Free; device and A/B split on Starter; location, language and scan count on Pro | Scheduled pause or expiry of a code. Routing by time, device or location is not listed on its pricing or feature pages |
| Team users | One user per account | Unlimited users on every plan |
| Bulk creation and API | API keys on Business and Elite; no bulk CSV creation | Bulk create via CSV or REST API on every plan |
| Custom domain | Not available yet | Included on every plan |
| Code design | Foreground and background colour, error correction, logo overlay on PNG | Colours, shapes, frames, fonts, logos and templates |
| Static codes | Free generator at /tools/qr-generator, no sign-up | Free static codes that QRFY says never expire |
| Billing | Annual only | Prepaid 3, 6 or 12-month terms, renewing automatically |
Pricing
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Where QRZY wins
- A Free plan, not a trial: one dynamic code with no expiry date.
- Lower entry price: $100 a year for 3 codes, versus $228 a year for QRFY's cheapest term.
- Clear rules for when a plan ends: the oldest code stays live, the others are paused, never deleted, and short links are never reassigned.
- Routing rules by time, date, day, device, A/B split, location, language and scan count.
- Privacy-first scan counting: no cookies, IP addresses shortened before storage, raw scans kept 7 days.
Where QRFY wins
- Unlimited dynamic codes and scans on every plan; QRZY caps codes below Business.
- Unlimited team users on every plan; QRZY has one user per account.
- Bulk creation by CSV or API and a custom domain on every plan.
- Richer code design: shapes, frames, fonts and templates.
- Shorter commitments are available (3 or 6 months), though at a higher monthly rate.
- Large review base: 4.2/5 on Trustpilot from 12,102 reviews and 4.6/5 on G2 (checked 2026-10-20).
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