What is the difference between QRZY and QRLynx?

Both platforms offer dynamic QR codes with smart routing and analytics. The core difference is depth vs breadth. QRZY goes deeper on routing logic: 8 condition types including scan-count thresholds that QRLynx does not offer at any price (QRLynx does appear to offer its own percentage-based split rule — see below). QRZY also provides 22 pre-built workflow templates and industry-specific content for restaurants, real estate, museums, and more. QRLynx goes broader: 47+ QR code types, AI scan summaries, 90-day free analytics, and monthly billing.

Does QRLynx have A/B testing?

QRLynx's own site describes a percentage-based random-split rule (for example, sending 50% of scans to one destination and 50% to another) as part of its Smart Redirect Rules feature — so, unlike an earlier assumption, QRLynx does appear to offer a form of split routing. Exact tier availability, and whether it matches QRZY's implementation (audience persistence, reporting), was not independently confirmed as of this writing. QRZY includes A/B split routing on the Starter plan ($100/yr).

How does QRLynx pricing compare to QRZY?

QRLynx's free tier is more generous: 5 dynamic codes and 90-day analytics vs QRZY's 1 code and 7-day analytics. At the first paid tier, QRLynx Starter+ is $70/yr (50 codes) vs QRZY Starter at $100/yr (3 codes). QRLynx is cheaper per code at entry. Full routing parity (device, OS, location, time) requires QRLynx Pro at $140/yr — comparable to QRZY Pro at $250/yr, which additionally includes scan-count routing not confirmed on QRLynx.

Does QRLynx offer AI analytics?

Yes. QRLynx includes AI-powered scan summaries on the free plan (basic) and Pro plan (advanced). QRZY does not currently offer AI analytics.

Which platform is better for restaurants?

QRZY has a dedicated restaurant vertical with time-of-day routing (breakfast/lunch/dinner menus), a 'Restaurant Dynamic Menu' workflow template, and a full guide at /for/restaurants. QRLynx includes a restaurant menu QR type among its 47+ types. If you primarily need to switch menus by time of day with analytics per shift, QRZY's routing engine is purpose-built for that.

QRZY vs QRLynx for dynamic QR codes

QRLynx and QRZY were both founded in 2024, both run on Cloudflare's global edge, and both target the same SMB buyer. The differences run deeper than the surface: QRLynx is a breadth platform — 47 QR types, AI scan summaries, 90 days of free analytics. QRZY is a routing platform — 8 condition types including A/B split testing and scan-count thresholds, 22 ready-to-use workflow templates, and industry-specific guidance page by page through restaurants, real estate, museums, and events.

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When to choose each

Choose QRZY if…

You need a QR code to behave differently based on time, device, location, A/B test, or cumulative scan count — especially for physical print runs where reprinting is expensive. You want pre-built workflow templates and industry-specific guidance.

Choose QRLynx if…

You need QR code types beyond URL redirects (vCard, WiFi, Spotify, crypto wallets, Instagram, etc.), want 90-day analytics and AI summaries on the free plan, or prefer monthly billing flexibility.

Feature comparison

Feature	QRZY	QRLynx
Smart conditional routing	Time/day/date on Free; device + A/B split on Starter; location, language, scan-count on Pro — 8 condition types	Device, OS, location, time, language on Pro ($14/mo); QRLynx marketing also describes a percentage-based random-split rule — no scan-count-threshold routing found
A/B split testing	Included on Starter ($100/yr) — split traffic randomly across destinations	QRLynx's own site describes a percentage-based random split (e.g. 50/50 across two destinations) as part of Smart Redirect Rules — exact tier and rollout not independently confirmed this pass (UNVERIFIED, see meta)
Scan-count routing	Route differently after N cumulative scans — on Pro ($250/yr)	Not available on any plan
Workflow templates	22 pre-built templates for restaurants, real estate, weddings, events, museums, education — one-click setup	No template system
Industry-specific content	9 industry hubs + 22 sub-pages (restaurants, hospitality, museums, real estate, education, events…)	Horizontal positioning — no industry-specific guidance pages
Code permanence after cancellation	Codes redirect forever — short codes permanently reserved even after cancellation	Codes do not expire on any plan — permanence is a stated platform guarantee
Free tier dynamic codes	1 permanent dynamic code — smart routing (time/day/date), 7-day analytics	5 permanent dynamic codes, unlimited scans, 90-day analytics, AI summaries — no credit card
Free analytics window	7-day analytics on free tier	90-day analytics on free tier
QR code types	URL / redirect — focused on smart routing of a single destination URL	47+ types: vCard, WiFi, PDF, Spotify, crypto wallets, social profiles, restaurant menus, payment QR…
AI scan insights	Not available	AI summaries of scan patterns, trend detection, anomaly detection — included on free (basic) and Pro (advanced)
Billing flexibility	Annual-only billing	Monthly or annual billing; 14-day Pro trial with no credit card
Entry paid pricing	Starter: $100/yr ($8.33/mo) — 3 dynamic codes, smart routing	Starter+: $70/yr (~$5.83/mo) — 50 dynamic codes, SVG/PDF exports
Privacy-first analytics	No cookies, IP anonymisation, HyperLogLog unique-visitor counting — GDPR-compliant by design	TLS 1.3 + AES-256 at rest stated; privacy-first analytics model not confirmed

Pricing

QRZY

Free tier

1 permanent dynamic QR, time/day/date routing, 7-day daily analytics — no credit card, no trial

Entry paid

Starter: $100/yr — 3 codes, device + A/B routing, 7-day hourly analytics, no QRZY branding

Notes

Annual-only. All codes permanent after cancellation.

QRLynx

Free tier

5 permanent dynamic QR codes, unlimited scans, 90-day analytics, AI summaries, custom logo — no credit card

Entry paid

Starter+: $70/yr (~$5.83/mo) — 50 dynamic codes, SVG/PDF exports, 10 folders

Notes

14-day Pro trial (no CC). Non-profit / education / open-source 50% discount. Monthly billing available.

Where QRZY wins

Scan-count routing — trigger a different destination after N cumulative scans. Not found on QRLynx.
22 pre-built workflow templates for restaurants, real estate, events, museums, education — one-click setup.
Industry-specific pages for 9 verticals with ROI framing, step-by-step use cases, and relevant templates.
Privacy-first analytics: no cookies, IP anonymisation, HyperLogLog unique-visitor model — GDPR-compliant by design.
QR codes work forever after cancellation — short codes permanently reserved.

Where QRLynx wins

5 free dynamic codes vs QRZY's 1 — significantly more generous for evaluating before paying.
90-day free analytics vs QRZY's 7-day — material advantage for assessing campaign performance on the free tier.
47+ QR code types (vCard, WiFi, PDF, Spotify, crypto, social profiles) vs QRZY's URL-redirect focus.
AI scan summaries: plain-language pattern interpretation and trend detection on free and paid plans.
Monthly billing option and a 14-day Pro trial with no credit card — lower commitment barrier.
Non-profit, education, and open-source 50% discount programme.

Frequently asked questions

Related resources

QR Codes for Restaurants

Time-of-day routing for breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.

Workflow Templates

22 pre-built smart routing templates — one-click setup.

Dynamic vs Static QR Codes

When routing logic matters — and when a simple redirect is enough.

Smart routing depth QRLynx does not have

Scan-count routing and 22 industry templates — start free, no credit card.

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