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FreeQrly vs QR Code Generator: free static on both, dynamic is the split.

Both tools give you free static codes that never expire. The split is what happens after printing: QR Code Generator keeps editing and scan tracking in its paid PRO version, after a 14-day trial. FreeQrly — freeqrly.com gives you 20 free dynamic codes (currently unlimited during the limited-time offer) with editing and statistics included.

  1. 1Decide static or dynamicStatic fits anything that never changes: a homepage, a business card, a poster. Dynamic fits anything you may repoint or measure: a sale page, a menu, a campaign.
  2. 2Make the codeUse the studio below. Static codes are free with no sign-up. For a dynamic code, sign in free and create it from your dashboard.
  3. 3Print once, edit laterA dynamic code keeps its printed pattern while you change the destination and check scan counts. A static code never changes and never expires.

Create your QR code

Style
Holiday presetsOne tap — ink, paper & frame set
Dot styleQR dot shape
Error correctionHigher survives wear
ColorsTap or customize
Ink
Background
LogoBrand or your own
Export size1024 px
FrameBorder around the code
Type and it appears
Fill in your content, then hit Generate

Static codes are generated locally in your browser.

FreeQrly vs QR Code Generator at a glance

FreeQrly — freeqrly.com, compared with QR Code Generator at qr-code-generator.com, part of Bitly. This is not The QR Code Generator at the-qrcode-generator.com, a different product. Figures below are from each product's own pages, checked October 30, 2026.

FeatureFreeQrlyQR Code Generator
Static codesFree, unlimited, no sign-up, never expireFree, never expire (URL, vCard, text, email, SMS, Twitter, WiFi, Bitcoin)
Sign-up for PNG/SVG downloadNoYes, signup required
Edit after printing (free)Yes, free dynamic codesNo — PRO version only
Scan statistics (free)Yes, free dynamic codesNo — PRO version only
Free dynamic codes20 (currently unlimited during the offer)None free — 14-day trial, then paid
Paid entryPro $9/month or $90/year, unlimited dynamic codesStarter $9.99/month billed annually, 2 dynamic codes, 10,000 scans/month
Batch creationYes, up to 50 per batch, freePaid tiers: 100 on Advanced, 500 on Professional
QR APIYes (see Developers)Yes, plan-limited: 3,000 requests on Advanced, 10,000 on Professional
Barcode generatorYes, includedNot listed on the pages we checked
Content types17, including Batch22 (their homepage count)

Sources: FreeQrly pricing; QR Code Generator homepage; QR Code Generator PRO plans and pricing.

Who should pick which?

Pick FreeQrly if you want editable codes and statistics without a trial clock or a per-code allowance, plus batch runs, barcodes, and an API at no extra tier.

Pick QR Code Generator if you run campaigns inside Bitly's ecosystem, need team seats and white-labeling at the top tier, or want its 22 code types and hosted pages. Its paid tiers are the more corporate setup; FreeQrly is the simpler free-first one.

Comparison checked October 30, 2026. Prices and limits change — check the pages linked above before you decide.

Good to know

Are static codes really free on both?

Yes. QR Code Generator's own FAQ says all of its static codes are free and yours forever, and FreeQrly static codes are free with no sign-up. Neither expires.

What does the 14-day trial mean?

After signing up, QR Code Generator lets you try all features free for 14 days. Editing and tracking live in the PRO version, so when the trial ends you need a paid plan to keep them. FreeQrly's free dynamic codes have no trial clock.

Do I need an account to download PNG or SVG?

On QR Code Generator, yes: high-resolution JPG is the free download, and PNG, SVG, or EPS downloads require account signup. On FreeQrly, static PNG and SVG downloads need no sign-up.

Which paid plan is cheaper?

Close: QR Code Generator PRO starts at $9.99 per month billed annually for 2 dynamic codes, while FreeQrly Pro is $9 per month or $90 per year for unlimited dynamic codes. At the entry tier you pay about the same and get far more editable codes at FreeQrly; QR Code Generator's higher tiers add team seats, bulk creation, and API allowances that FreeQrly's single Pro tier does not itemize.