QRLynx: a Bitly alternative for managed QR campaigns
QRLynx gives you 3 active dynamic QR codes on the free Starter plan, unlimited scans, 90 days of analytics, and 61 QR workflows. Choose it when the QR campaign is the product you need to manage. Bitly remains focused on standalone short links, QR Codes, and landing pages. Bitly Core is $10/month billed annually for 5 new QR Codes per month and 30-day data.
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QRLynx gives QR campaigns a pool of active, editable codes, while Bitly plans limit how many new QR codes you create each month. Choose QRLynx when you need many codes ready together: Pro includes 300 dynamic codes and campaign controls; Business adds team workflows and API access. Both platforms offer unlimited scans, so compare code capacity, editing, and analytics for the work you need. QRLynx offers a permanent free Starter plan, 61 QR types including PDF, vCard, WiFi, payments, and Digital Business Card with Apple Wallet + Google Wallet save, and pricing starting at $7/mo for 50 dynamic codes. Built and operated by Jorbox LLC, the independent software company behind QRLynx. Registered plans include no watermark, no scan ads, unlimited scans, and static QR codes that never expire. Dynamic scans route through Cloudflare's global network for fast, reliable redirects worldwide.
Last updated July 2026
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Why choose QRLynx as a Bitly alternative?
Choose QRLynx when you need a QR campaign platform with more active dynamic QR capacity at each published price. The free Starter plan keeps 3 active dynamic codes in one account with unlimited scans, 90 days of analytics, Basic AI Insight Summaries, logos, frames, and watermark-free raster downloads.
QRLynx Starter+ costs $7/month for 50 active dynamic codes, one year of analytics, SVG and PDF downloads, and Full AI Insights. Pro costs $14/month for 300 active codes, two years of analytics, passwords, smart redirect rules, expiry, scheduling, and dynamic bulk creation.
Bitly measures links and QR Codes as monthly creation allowances. QRLynx measures active dynamic QR capacity. These are different contracts, so compare the number of campaigns you need to keep editable, the analytics window, and the controls attached to each code rather than treating the quotas as identical.
How do QRLynx and Bitly plans compare?
Prices and limits are shown as published in July 2026. Bitly's lower Growth and Premium prices require annual billing.
| Decision | QRLynx | Bitly |
|---|---|---|
| Free QR allowance | Free Starter plan: 3 active dynamic QR codes | Free: 2 new QR Codes per month |
| Free scans and analytics | Unlimited scans, 90 days of history, Basic AI Insight Summaries | Unlimited scans; pricing lists no historic data window on Free |
| First paid QR plan | Starter+: $7/month, 50 active codes, 1-year analytics | Core: $10/month billed annually, 5 new QR Codes per month, 30-day data |
| AI workflow | Basic AI Insight Summaries on free Starter; Full AI anomaly, trend, and recommendation detail on Starter+ and higher | AI assistant integrations and MCP across plans; Bitly Assist on Core and higher |
| Advanced campaigns | Pro: $14/month, 300 active codes, 2-year analytics, smart rules, passwords, scheduling, expiry, dynamic bulk | Growth: $29/month billed annually or $35 monthly, 10 QR Codes/month, 120-day data, bulk 10/upload, complimentary custom domain |
| Teams, exports, and API | Business: $29/month, 1,000 active codes, 10 members, 3-year analytics, CSV export, leads, summaries, REST API | Premium: $199/month billed annually or $300 monthly, 200 QR Codes/month, 3,000 links/month, 1-year data, city/device data and export |
| Enterprise controls | $99/month, 5,000 active codes, 100 members, eligible custom domains, retargeting, white-label features, API | Custom price and quantities, group permissions, SSO, high-volume API and webhooks, 99.9% SLA |
| Analytics history | 90 days on free Starter, 1 year on Starter+, 2 years on Pro, 3 years on Business, no fixed plan cap on Enterprise | 30 days on Core, 120 days on Growth, 1 year on Premium, 2 years on Enterprise |
| QR workflows | 61 registered workflows including Bio Page, Multi Link, PDF, Menu, Digital Business Card, and GS1 | URL-connected QR Codes plus Bitly Pages and Digital Business Cards |
| Downloads | Free PNG, JPG, WEBP, and PNG HD; Starter+ adds SVG and PDF | PNG, JPEG, and SVG on published plans |
| Custom domains | Eligible dynamic QR links on Enterprise | One complimentary domain from Growth; multiple domains on Enterprise |
What QRLynx adds to a QR campaign
More active dynamic capacity
Keep 3 active dynamic codes on the free Starter plan, 50 on Starter+, or 300 on Pro. QRLynx Pro costs $14/month. Bitly publishes 2 QR Codes per month on Free, 5 on Core, and 10 on Growth; Growth costs $29/month billed annually or $35 monthly. Every QRLynx plan has unlimited scans.
QR-specific campaign controls
Pro adds passwords, smart redirect rules, access consent, expiry, scheduling, and dynamic bulk creation. Business adds teams, lead forms, CSV export, email summaries, and API access.
Longer published analytics windows
QRLynx includes 90 days on the free plan, one year on Starter+, two years on Pro, three years on Business, and no fixed plan lookback cap on Enterprise.
More QR workflows
Use 61 registered workflows across URLs, Bio Pages, Multi Link pages, PDFs, menus, catalogs, Digital Business Cards, payments, and GS1 Digital Link.
AI scan summaries and insights
The free Starter plan includes Basic AI Insight Summaries. Starter+ and higher add anomaly, trend, and recommendation detail with plan-based manual refreshes.
A paid ladder for serious campaigns
Business provides 1,000 active codes, 10 members, detailed analytics, leads, exports, summaries, and public API access. Enterprise expands capacity, teams, domains, retargeting, and white-label controls.
What Bitly is built to manage
Bitly publishes a broader standalone link-management workflow. Its plans include monthly short-link allowances, custom back-halves, Bitly Pages, browser extensions, mobile apps, API requests, AI assistant integrations, and an MCP connection. Growth adds a complimentary custom domain, branded links, link expiry, and bulk creation.
Bitly also includes SVG QR downloads on its published plans and Bitly Assist on Core and higher. QRLynx should not be presented as a replacement for a team whose main requirement is independent short-link creation, browser extensions, or Bitly's AI-agent link workflow.
For a QR-led campaign, compare the active dynamic QR capacity, scan analytics window, campaign controls, team access, and API price. That is the workflow where QRLynx provides its clearest value.
How to test QRLynx before moving a QR campaign
Choose a new campaign
Use a campaign that does not already depend on a printed Bitly QR Code.
Create the QRLynx dynamic QR
Add the destination, logo, colors, and frame, then save the code in your QRLynx account.
Test the redirect and print file
Scan from multiple phones and print a sample at the intended size before distribution.
Change the destination
Update the destination in QRLynx and confirm that the same printed dynamic QR pattern opens the new page.
Review analytics and controls
Compare the available scan history, AI summary, campaign controls, team workflow, and paid capacity before expanding the migration.
Questions about choosing QRLynx
Is QRLynx a free Bitly alternative for QR Codes?
Yes, for managed QR campaigns. The free QRLynx Starter plan includes 3 active dynamic QR codes, unlimited scans, 90 days of analytics, Basic AI Insight Summaries, logos, frames, and watermark-free raster downloads. QRLynx is not a standalone short-link workspace like Bitly.
How many QR Codes can I create for free?
QRLynx keeps 3 active dynamic QR codes on its free Starter plan. Bitly's Free plan publishes an allowance of 2 new QR Codes per month. Active capacity and monthly creation are different measurements.
Does Bitly include unlimited QR Code scans?
Yes. Bitly and QRLynx both publish unlimited QR Code scans across their plans. QRLynx also includes 90 days of analytics and Basic AI Insight Summaries on its free Starter plan.
Does Bitly have AI features?
Yes. Bitly publishes AI assistant integrations and Bitly MCP across its plans, plus Bitly Assist on Core and higher. QRLynx uses AI for scan-analytics summaries on the free Starter plan and adds anomaly, trend, and recommendation detail on Starter+ and higher.
Which platform includes longer analytics history at lower published prices?
QRLynx includes 90 days on its free Starter plan, one year on Starter+, two years on Pro, and three years on Business. Bitly publishes 30 days on Core, 120 days on Growth, one year on Premium, and two years on Enterprise.
Can QRLynx replace all of my Bitly links?
Not as a direct transfer. Existing bit.ly links remain controlled by Bitly, and QRLynx focuses on stable short redirect links used by managed dynamic QR campaigns. Create and test a new QRLynx code before replacing a printed Bitly QR Code.
Can I change a QRLynx QR destination without reprinting?
Yes. A saved QRLynx dynamic QR keeps its short redirect link while you update the destination. Existing printed copies of that dynamic pattern follow the new destination. A static QR or an old provider's QR image cannot be converted in place. Supported QRLynx dynamic redirects run on Cloudflare's global network. QRLynx does not publish a separate uptime SLA.
Which platform includes a custom domain sooner?
Bitly publishes one complimentary custom domain on Growth. QRLynx custom-domain eligibility starts on Enterprise and applies to eligible dynamic QR links. Choose based on whether the branded domain or the QR campaign capacity and controls matter more to the project.
Which QRLynx plan includes teams and API access?
QRLynx Business costs $29/month and includes 1,000 active dynamic codes, 10 members, detailed analytics, CSV export, lead forms, email summaries, and public REST API access. QRLynx Pro adds country analytics, while Business adds city, device, operating system, browser, CSV export, and detailed reporting.
What happens to QRLynx codes after a downgrade?
Static codes continue. The free Starter plan keeps 3 ordinary dynamic codes active with unlimited scans, while excess ordinary dynamic codes pause instead of being deleted. Upgrading or freeing capacity can restore them.
Test a QR-led campaign
Build a managed dynamic QR campaign
Create a QRLynx dynamic QR, test its printed scan, change the destination, and review the analytics before moving more campaigns.
Sources and evaluation notes
Bitly plan limits, prices, analytics windows, AI tools, custom domains, downloads, API allowances, and platform access were checked against the official Bitly pricing page, the official Bitly free-plan guide, and Bitly analytics support in July 2026.
QRLynx limits, prices, analytics, AI, workflow count, teams, API, redirect behavior, and downgrade behavior were checked against the current product configuration and runtime. Read the QRLynx evaluation methodology and editorial policy.
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QRLynx pricing plans
Starter
- 3 Dynamic QR Codes Editable QR codes: change the destination URL anytime.
- 1 Folder
- 5 MB per PDF upload
- AI Insight Summaries Every plan gets plain-language AI scan summaries; Starter+ and higher add anomaly, trend & recommendation detail plus manual refresh.
- 3 Months Analytics How far back your analytics go. Scan totals, charts, top QR codes, and breakdowns available to your plan cover its full history window. Country breakdowns start on Pro; city, device, operating system, and browser breakdowns start on Business. CSV export is available on Business and Enterprise.
Starter
- 50 Dynamic QR Codes Editable QR codes: change the destination URL anytime.
- Instant QR Redirects Send scans straight to the destination without the brief QRLynx opening or security scanning screens.
- 10 Folders
- 10 MB per PDF upload
- Full AI Insights Every plan gets plain-language AI scan summaries; Starter+ and higher add anomaly, trend & recommendation detail plus manual refresh.
- 1 Year Analytics How far back your analytics go. Scan totals, charts, top QR codes, and breakdowns available to your plan cover its full history window. Country breakdowns start on Pro; city, device, operating system, and browser breakdowns start on Business. CSV export is available on Business and Enterprise.
- SVG / PDF Downloads Download scalable SVG artwork or an A4 PDF containing a high-resolution QR image.
Pro
- 300 Dynamic QR Codes Editable QR codes: change the destination URL anytime.
- 25 Folders
- 15 MB per PDF upload
- 2 Years Analytics How far back your analytics go. Scan totals, charts, top QR codes, and breakdowns available to your plan cover its full history window. Country breakdowns start on Pro; city, device, operating system, and browser breakdowns start on Business. CSV export is available on Business and Enterprise.
- Country Analytics See which countries your scans come from.
- Password Protection Require a password before showing QR content.
- Smart Redirect Rules Redirect by device, country, or time.
- Access Consent Screens Show a consent / disclaimer screen before the QR destination loads.
- Expiry Rules Auto-expire a QR code by date or after a set number of scans.
- QR Scheduling Schedule when a QR code is active with start and end time windows.
- Bulk Dynamic QR: 100/batch Bulk-create dynamic codes from a CSV, each editable after printing with its own scan analytics. This goes beyond the free static batch tool. Pro includes 5 batches/month, Business 10; Enterprise batches are unlimited.
- Instant QR Redirects Send scans straight to the destination without the brief QRLynx opening or security scanning screens.
- Full AI Insights Every plan gets plain-language AI scan summaries; Starter+ and higher add anomaly, trend & recommendation detail plus manual refresh.
- SVG / PDF Downloads Download scalable SVG artwork or an A4 PDF containing a high-resolution QR image.
Business
- 1,000 Dynamic QR Codes Editable QR codes: change the destination URL anytime.
- 100 Folders
- 25 MB per PDF upload
- 3 Years Analytics How far back your analytics go. Scan totals, charts, top QR codes, and breakdowns available to your plan cover its full history window. Country breakdowns start on Pro; city, device, operating system, and browser breakdowns start on Business. CSV export is available on Business and Enterprise.
- City, Device & Browser Analytics Break scan activity down by city, device type, operating system, and browser.
- CSV Analytics Export
- Bulk Dynamic QR: 250/batch Bulk-create dynamic codes from a CSV, each editable after printing with its own scan analytics. This goes beyond the free static batch tool. Pro includes 5 batches/month, Business 10; Enterprise batches are unlimited.
- Team Management (10 Members) Invite members to collaborate on QR codes, analytics, and folders.
- Lead Capture Forms Collect leads directly from QR code scans.
- Email Reports
- Public API Access Create and repoint dynamic QR codes and read scan analytics from your own systems with a REST API and scoped keys.
- Instant QR Redirects Send scans straight to the destination without the brief QRLynx opening or security scanning screens.
- Full AI Insights Every plan gets plain-language AI scan summaries; Starter+ and higher add anomaly, trend & recommendation detail plus manual refresh.
- Country Analytics See which countries your scans come from.
- Password Protection Require a password before showing QR content.
- Smart Redirect Rules Redirect by device, country, or time.
- Access Consent Screens Show a consent / disclaimer screen before the QR destination loads.
- Expiry Rules Auto-expire a QR code by date or after a set number of scans.
- QR Scheduling Schedule when a QR code is active with start and end time windows.
- SVG / PDF Downloads Download scalable SVG artwork or an A4 PDF containing a high-resolution QR image.
Enterprise
- 5,000 Dynamic QR Codes Editable QR codes: change the destination URL anytime.
- 500 Folders
- 50 MB per PDF upload
- Unlimited Analytics How far back your analytics go. Scan totals, charts, top QR codes, and breakdowns available to your plan cover its full history window. Country breakdowns start on Pro; city, device, operating system, and browser breakdowns start on Business. CSV export is available on Business and Enterprise.
- Bulk Dynamic QR: 1,000/batch Bulk-create dynamic codes from a CSV, each editable after printing with its own scan analytics. This goes beyond the free static batch tool. Pro includes 5 batches/month, Business 10; Enterprise batches are unlimited.
- Team Management (100 Members) Invite members to collaborate on QR codes, analytics, and folders.
- White Label Domains Use your own domain for QR redirects (e.g. qr.yourbrand.com).
- Retargeting Pixels Facebook, Google & GTM tracking pixels on QR landing pages.
- Instant QR Redirects Send scans straight to the destination without the brief QRLynx opening or security scanning screens.
- Full AI Insights Every plan gets plain-language AI scan summaries; Starter+ and higher add anomaly, trend & recommendation detail plus manual refresh.
- Country Analytics See which countries your scans come from.
- City, Device & Browser Analytics Break scan activity down by city, device type, operating system, and browser.
- CSV Analytics Export
- Password Protection Require a password before showing QR content.
- Smart Redirect Rules Redirect by device, country, or time.
- Access Consent Screens Show a consent / disclaimer screen before the QR destination loads.
- Expiry Rules Auto-expire a QR code by date or after a set number of scans.
- QR Scheduling Schedule when a QR code is active with start and end time windows.
- Lead Capture Forms Collect leads directly from QR code scans.
- Email Reports
- Public API Access Create and repoint dynamic QR codes and read scan analytics from your own systems with a REST API and scoped keys.
- SVG / PDF Downloads Download scalable SVG artwork or an A4 PDF containing a high-resolution QR image.
Core features included in every plan
(free and paid, no exceptions)- Unlimited Static QR Codes
- QR Pause & Activate
- Unlimited Scans
- Dynamic Projects Are Preserved
- 61 QR Code Types
- Apple & Google Wallet Passes
- Custom Logo Upload
- QR Code Frames
- No Watermark
- No Scan Ads
- JPG, PNG, WEBP & HD Downloads
- Bulk Static QR (up to 100/batch)
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