KeepQR vs alternatives
What matters most with a dynamic QR code is what happens to the codes you already printed when a trial or plan ends. Below is what several popular generators say about it on their own public help pages, next to how KeepQR works.
Verified on October 17, 2026. Policies change: follow the source links for the current wording. Summaries are ours; we only list what each provider documents publicly. Brand names belong to their owners. Spotted something outdated? Tell us.
| Service | Free plan / trial | When a paid plan ends | Static codes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KeepQR qr.tneemo.com |
3 dynamic codes free, no trial clock, no card. | Codes keep redirecting to their last destination; editing and analytics pause. Pro is $6/month or $60/year. | Not offered; every KeepQR code is dynamic. | Terms, section 2 |
| QR Code Generator (QRCG by Bitly) qr-code-generator.com |
Dynamic codes made during the 14-day free trial are deactivated when it ends; scanners see a service page. | Pro subscriptions are billed annually; cancellation takes effect at the end of the yearly cycle, with no refunds for unused months. | Static codes keep working after the trial. | Trial-end deactivation After the trial Cancelling renewal |
| QR TIGER qrcode-tiger.com |
Dynamic codes on the free (Freemium) account have a scan limit; once reached, the code becomes inactive. | When a paid plan expires, all dynamic codes become invalid; data is kept for up to 1 year. | Static codes do not expire. | Plan expiry or cancellation Freemium scan limit FAQ |
| Uniqode uniqode.com |
Dynamic codes can be created during the free trial but stop working when it ends, unless you subscribe. | Dynamic codes stop redirecting on the renewal date after cancelling; reactivating the account restores them. | Static codes already created keep working. | Plans and pricing Cancelling |
| QRCode Monkey qrcode-monkey.com |
The free generator makes static codes only: no account, no expiry, no scan limit. | Not applicable to the free codes; they are static, so they cannot be edited after creation. | Static codes work forever, including for commercial use. | Homepage FAQ |
How to read this
- Static codes are permanent everywhere. If your link will never change, any generator's static code is fine, and it does not depend on any company staying online.
- Dynamic codes are where policies differ. They redirect through the provider, so the provider's trial and cancellation rules decide whether your printed codes keep working.
- KeepQR's trade-off is honest too: fewer features than the large platforms (no custom domain yet, no landing-page builder), and like any dynamic code, ours depend on our redirect service being online.
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