QRcode.me vs QRFY (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, we pick QRFY: it is third in our ranking of QR code generators, and it grades higher too, 2.6 against 2.4.
Checked Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
QRFY grades higher on features. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
QRcode.me
Free QR codes with a pay-once or subscription upgrade
QRFY
Unlimited dynamic QR codes on one plan, sold by term length
Which one is for you
Pick QRcode.me if
- Fits if you want a few codes and will pay once for each
- Works for people who connect codes to Zapier or Make
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free, as scanners see a branding page after 3 scans
- Watch out: a code made without an account is switched off after 7 days
- Watch out: codes not scanned for over a year are deactivated
- Pricey if you need many branding-free codes, as 100 cost $278.29
Pick QRFY if
- Fits if a team needs many dynamic codes and everyone on it should have their own login
- Works for businesses making codes in bulk by CSV or API without a per-code limit
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free plan, as there's none, only a 7-day trial
- Pricey if you're on your own: the year is $228 up front, and the shortest term is 3 months at $117
- Watch out: codes made in the trial are kept for three months but don't work until you subscribe
- Watch out: prices exclude VAT, and refunds come only within 14 days of the first payment if you haven't used it much
- Not for you if you want to make codes from a phone app, as QRFY is web only
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAQRcode.meFair | 2.6GPAQRFYGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B$7.99 once per code removes branding for good, and the yearly plan is $99, around $8.25 a month. | B$228 a year covers unlimited users, so a team of five pays about $3.80 a head a month, inside this category's cheaper quarter of $6.08. One person pays the full $19 a month, among the dearest here, and the shortest term is 3 months at $117. |
| Free plan and trial | CFree is unlimited in scans, but a 5-second branding page shows after the third scan, and export, pixels and the API are paid. | CNo free plan, only a 7-day trial of every feature with no card. Codes made in it are kept for three months but don't work until you subscribe. |
| Features | CDynamic codes, tracking, editing, API and MCP on the subscription. The free plan lacks export and custom domains. | BUnlimited dynamic codes and scans, types from links to PDFs and menus, logos and colors, scan analytics with Google and Facebook pixels, bulk creation by CSV or REST API, and a custom domain. Nothing in the core job is missing, and every plan has the same features. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating is on record. Codes are made in the browser. | CNo rating on record. It's a web account where you set up codes, users, pixels and a domain yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb with an API and integrations with Zapier, Make, n8n and Slack. No apps. | BWeb only, with Google Analytics and Facebook pixels and a REST API on every plan. No phone or desktop app. |
| Best for | free QR codes with pay-once upgrades | many dynamic codes shared by a whole team at one price |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: QRcode.me and QRFY. How we grade
Price against what you get
QRcode.me starts at $14 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. QRFY starts at $19 a month and scores 2.7.
QRFY scores higher, and starts $5 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other QR code generators on the chart, 6 score higher than QRcode.me for less, and 1 scores higher than QRFY for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
At a glance
| QRcode.me | QRFY | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $14 per month, or $7.99 once per code | $19 per month, billed $228 a year (12 months) |
| Free plan | Free forever: up to 10 static and 50 dynamic codes with unlimited scans, tracking and editing, but a branding page shows after 3 scans. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 7-day free trial of every feature, no credit card required |
| Web | ||
| Made by | QRcode.me | The Internet Company Group S.L |
| Price read from | qrcode.me | qrfy.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 |
Worth knowing
QRcode.me
- On free dynamic codes, scanners see a 5-second branding page after the third scan.
- A code made without an account is switched off after 7 days, per the comparison table.
- Codes not scanned for over a year are deactivated, with a reminder in advance.
- Statistics export, tracking pixels, custom domains and the API are not on the free plan.
QRFY
- There is no free plan and no monthly billing; the shortest term is 3 months at $117.
- When the trial ends, codes made in it are kept for three months but cannot be used until you subscribe.
- Prices exclude VAT.
- Refunds are offered within 14 days of the first payment, provided the service has not been used extensively.
Key features
QRcode.me
- Static and dynamic codes
- Dynamic codes can be edited after printing and show scan statistics; the site lists 19 types including URL, WiFi, vCard and WhatsApp.
- Many content types
- Types include video, audio, PDF, photo collection, coupon, bio link page, multiple links, event and a payment-request type.
- GS1 Digital Link
- A GS1 Digital Link type for product GTINs, with bulk import, is available on every plan including the free one.
- API, MCP and integrations
- Paid options include an API, an MCP connection for AI assistants, webhooks, Zapier, Make, n8n and Slack.
- Your own domain
- Paid QR codes can use the customer's own domain instead of the vendor's, and team members can be invited.
QRFY
- Unlimited dynamic codes
- Create as many dynamic codes as you need and change their content at any time, with no cap on scans.
- Many code types
- Code types include URLs, PDFs and restaurant menus with prices and allergens, among others.
- Design and downloads
- Set colors, fonts and a logo, and download in PNG, SVG, PDF and other formats.
- Scan analytics and pixels
- Counts total and unique scans, scans by operating system and location, and connects Google and Facebook pixels to track interactions.
- Bulk creation and API
- Generate many codes at once from a CSV file or the REST API and download them in a single file.
- Unlimited users and custom domain
- Invite as many users as you need to manage codes together, and use your own domain in the codes' links.
Plans
QRcode.me
Basic$0
Up to 10 static and 50 dynamic codes, unlimited scans, editing and scan tracking. A 5-second branding page shows after the third scan.
Paid QR code$7.99
one-time, per QR code
Removes the branding for one code for life, with unlimited scans, editing, statistics export and tracking pixels.
20 QR codes$109.89
one-time bundle
Twenty branding-free codes, each for life, with unlimited scans and editing.
100 QR codes$278.29
one-time bundle
One hundred branding-free codes, each for life, with unlimited scans and editing.
Subscription$14
per month, billed monthly
Unlimited branding-free codes, unlimited scans, API and MCP access, team members and integrations. Also sold at $99 per year.
QRFY
12 months$19
per month, billed $228 a year
All features: unlimited dynamic codes, scans and users, analytics, bulk creation, API, pixels and a custom domain.
6 months$29
per month, billed $174 every 6 months
The same features as the 12-month plan, billed twice a year.
3 months$39
per month, billed $117 every 3 months
The same features as the 12-month plan, billed every quarter.
Ways to pay less
QRcode.me
- Annual discount
Yearly subscription saves 41%
The Subscription is $14 per month or $99 per year, which the pricing page labels as a 41% saving.
- Lifetime license
Pay once per QR code, no subscription
A single branding-free code costs $7.99 once and lasts for life; bundles of 20 and 100 codes are sold at one-time prices.
QRFY
- Annual discount
Lowest monthly rate on the 12-month term
The 12-month plan works out to $19 a month against $29 on the 6-month plan and $39 on the 3-month plan.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, QRcode.me or QRFY?
As of Nov 13, 2026, QRcode.me is cheaper to start with: $14 a month, against $19 a month for QRFY. QRcode.me starts at $14 per month, or $7.99 once per code, and QRFY starts at $19 per month, billed $228 a year (12 months).
Which has a free plan, QRcode.me or QRFY?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only QRcode.me has a free plan. QRFY does not, though it has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.