QR codes should be cheap — they're just a link in a square. But many generators give you a static code free, then charge a steep monthly fee the moment you want to edit it or see scans. Here's how to get an affordable, trackable QR code that won't hold your code hostage.
Watch out for these "free" QR traps
- Expiring codes that stop working after a trial.
- Paywalled editing — change the destination only if you pay.
- No scan analytics unless you upgrade to an expensive plan.
Affordable, trackable QR codes with lynkily
Every link in lynkily gets a dynamic QR code. The free plan includes QR codes, and from the $5/month Starter plan you get designer QR codes (colors + logo), full scan analytics, and editable destinations — far below the typical QR-tool subscription.
| What you get | lynkily | Bitly | Linkly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 50 links/mo, no ads | 5 links/mo + ads on links | 100 links but 500 clicks/mo cap |
| Cheapest paid plan | $5/mo (Starter) | ~$35/mo (Growth) | ~$15/mo (Starter) |
| Full analytics from | $5/mo | ~$35/mo | paid tiers |
| Link-in-bio page | ✅ included | Limited / paid | ❌ none |
| QR codes | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| UTM campaign builder | ✅ from $5/mo | ✅ (paid) | ✅ |
Static vs dynamic — why it matters for price
A static QR can't be edited or tracked; a dynamic one can. lynkily's are dynamic, so you can re-point a printed code to a new campaign without reprinting. Learn more in static vs dynamic QR codes.
Make one now
- Paste your URL into the link creator.
- Download the QR code that's generated automatically.
- Track scans on your dashboard.