Last checked November 2, 2026
QRCodeKIT pricing, free plan and alternatives
QRCodeKIT (qrcodekit.com) is a dynamic QR code platform with landing-page templates, analytics, an API and AI features [1]. Most searches about it are about cost and access: "qrcodekit pricing", "qrcodekit free", "qrcodekit reviews", "qrcodekit api" and "qr code kit login", plus general questions such as "how much does it cost to have a qr code". This page sets out what the free plan covers, what happens when the trial ends, what each paid tier costs, and how five alternatives compare. We make QRay, one of them, and we say so where it comes up.
Facts checked on November 2, 2026. Prices and terms change, so follow the numbered sources before you buy.
The problem: the trial is generous, the plan after it is small
Say a running club makes eight QR codes during QRCodeKIT's trial: one for each race poster, one for the membership form and one for the club kit order page. Every account starts as a 7-day Pro trial with no card, covering up to 100 codes with up to 100 scans each [1].
When the trial ends without a purchase, QRCodeKIT deactivates the codes [1]. The next time the organizer logs in, there are two paths. Buying a plan reactivates the codes as they were, so the printed posters work again [1]. Or the account continues on the Free plan, which includes 2 dynamic codes with 100 scans per code each month [1].
For the club, the choice is clear once the numbers are in front of them. Eight codes on posters around town don't fit in 2, and a race-day poster can easily pass 100 scans in a month. The organizer either pays or reprints most of the posters with codes from somewhere else.
QRCodeKIT's paid tiers are listed on one page. Starter is $20 a month, always billed annually, with 100 dynamic codes and 10,000 scans per code a month, plus advanced analytics, page templates and bulk creation [1]. Pro is $50 a month billed yearly, or $65 month to month, with 1,000 dynamic codes, unlimited scans, 10 team members and a custom domain [1]. Enterprise is $150 a month, with 5,000 dynamic codes, 50 team members, SSO and API access [1]. Billing yearly saves 23%, according to the page [1].
Two more details matter. QRCodeKIT has a 7-day money-back policy after purchase, requested by chat [1]. And it lists MCP access for QR codes, with connectors described for Claude and for ChatGPT [1]. That overlaps directly with what we do at QRay, and on ChatGPT it's ahead of us: QRay's ChatGPT support is planned next, not available yet.
Three things to check before you choose
1. What your codes do the day the trial ends
Trials differ in what happens next. QRCodeKIT deactivates trial codes until you buy, then reactivates them as they were [1]. QR Code Generator PRO does much the same [2]. Pageloot's trial codes expire [3]. Make test codes during a trial and print codes only on a plan you'll keep.
2. Monthly scans per code, not just the number of codes
QRCodeKIT's Free plan caps each code at 100 scans a month, and Starter at 10,000 [1]. A table tent in a busy café or a poster at a race can pass a small cap quickly. Hovercode's free plan is counted in codes instead: 3 dynamic codes in total [4].
3. The shortest commitment and the real monthly cost
QRCodeKIT's Starter is billed annually only, so the first payment is a year's worth [1]. Pro has a month-to-month option at $65 [1]. If your need is seasonal, a monthly option or a free tier you can stay on may cost less overall.
Comparison table
| QRCodeKIT | QRay | Hovercode | QR Code Generator PRO | Pageloot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edit destination after printing | Yes [1] | Yes | Yes [4] | Yes, dynamic codes [5] | Yes, unlimited redirects on paid plans [3] |
| Free option | Free plan: 2 dynamic codes, 100 scans per code a month [1] | Free to try, no card | Free plan: 3 dynamic codes in total [4] | Free trial [5] | 14-day free trial [3] |
| When a trial or plan ends | Trial codes are deactivated if you don't buy; buying reactivates them [1] | Codes made with a free account have no trial end date | Free-plan codes don't expire; extra paid codes expire if you cancel [4] | Trial dynamic codes are deactivated until you upgrade [2] | Trial codes expire; paid codes become inactive after the plan expires [3] |
| Paid plans from | $20/mo, always billed annually (Starter) [1] | Free to start | $12/mo [4] | $9.99/mo billed yearly, or $19.99 month to month [5] | €7/mo billed yearly (Starter) [3] |
| Scan counts | Basic analytics on free; advanced on Starter [1] | Yes, per code | Basic analytics, 3 months of history on free [4] | Yes [5] | Yes [3] |
| Use from AI tools | MCP; connectors listed for Claude and ChatGPT [1] | Claude and Cursor (MCP), command line; ChatGPT planned next | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Pros and cons of each
QRCodeKIT
Pros
- A free plan you can stay on after the trial: 2 dynamic codes [1]
- Buying a plan after the trial reactivates trial codes as they were, so no reprint [1]
- MCP access, with connectors listed for both Claude and ChatGPT [1]
- A 7-day money-back policy after purchase [1]
- AI features listed on its site, including AI-designed and artistic codes and an AI assistant inside codes [1]
- Upgrading keeps existing codes active and templates intact, so you don't create codes again [1]
Cons
- Codes made in the trial are deactivated when it ends without a purchase [1]
- The free plan caps each code at 100 scans a month [1]
- Starter is $20 a month and billed annually only [1]
- Upgrading doesn't let you change the domain of a code made earlier via white-label URL masking [1]
- Free-plan analytics are basic; advanced analytics start at Starter [1]
QRay
We make QRay, so read this section with that in mind.
Pros
- You can change where a printed code goes, and the pattern stays the same
- Free to try without a card, and codes made with a free account have no trial end date
- Scan counts per code
- You can create and edit codes from Claude or Cursor through MCP, or from the command line
Cons
- A young product with fewer features than the large tools: fewer code types, no landing-page builder and no bulk CSV upload
- Fewer design options than design-first tools
- Team accounts and custom domains aren't available
- ChatGPT support is planned next, not available yet
Hovercode
Pros
- A free plan that isn't a trial: the first 3 dynamic codes don't expire [4]
- Custom domains, GPS tracking and team features on paid plans [4]
- GS1 Digital Link codes [4]
- The free plan's rules are written plainly on the pricing page, which makes planning easy [4]
Cons
- The 3 free dynamic codes are a total, not per month [4]
- Codes beyond the first 3 expire if you cancel a paid plan [4]
- Custom domains and GPS tracking are paid features [4]
QR Code Generator PRO
Pros
- A large set of code types and landing-page templates [5]
- Bulk creation from a CSV file on paid plans [5]
- Upgrading reactivates codes made in the trial, so a lapsed trial doesn't force a reprint [2]
Cons
- Dynamic codes made in the trial stop redirecting when it ends [2]
- Advanced and Professional plans are billed yearly only [5]
- The Starter plan is small for its price, so count the codes you'll need before choosing a tier [5]
Pageloot
Pros
- Unlimited destination changes on every paid plan [3]
- Starter €7, Pro €36 and Agency €99 per month billed yearly [3]
- A refund if you ask within 14 days of the trial ending [3]
- Agency features and invoicing on higher plans [3]
Cons
- Codes made in the trial expire after it [3]
- If you cancel, codes become inactive after the plan expires [3]
- Prices are shown billed yearly, so the up-front amount is a year's worth [3]
Which one fits your situation
A handful of codes with modest traffic. QRCodeKIT's Free plan (2 codes) or Hovercode's free plan (3 codes, no expiry) [1] [4]. QRay also fits, free to try without a card.
A club, school or shop with a dozen codes that change. QRCodeKIT Starter at $20 a month billed yearly covers 100 codes [1]. Compare it with Pageloot Starter at €7 a month billed yearly [3].
A team that needs seats and a custom domain. QRCodeKIT Pro includes 10 team members and 1 custom domain [1]. QRay doesn't offer team accounts or custom domains.
Someone who wants to manage codes from ChatGPT. QRCodeKIT lists a ChatGPT connector [1]. QRay's ChatGPT support is planned next.
Someone who works in Claude or Cursor. Both QRCodeKIT and QRay offer MCP access [1]. QRay also has a command-line tool for scripts.
FAQ
How much does QRCodeKIT cost?
Starter is $20 a month billed annually; Pro is $50 a month billed yearly or $65 monthly; Enterprise is $150 a month [1].
Is QRCodeKIT free?
There's a Free plan with 2 dynamic codes and 100 scans per code a month. Every account starts as a 7-day Pro trial with no card [1].
What happens when the QRCodeKIT trial ends?
If you don't buy a plan, your codes are deactivated. Buying a plan later reactivates them as they were, or you can continue on the Free plan [1].
Can I get a refund from QRCodeKIT?
QRCodeKIT has a 7-day money-back policy after purchase, requested by chat with your account email [1].
Does QRCodeKIT have an API?
Yes. API access is listed on the Enterprise plan [1].
How much does it cost to have a QR code?
A static code is free from many generators and doesn't expire. Editable codes vary: some tools have free dynamic codes with limits, and paid plans in this comparison start between €7 and $20 a month [1] [4] [3].
Can you get a QR code for free?
Yes. Static codes are free almost everywhere. For free editable codes, check the cap: QRCodeKIT's Free plan has 2 [1], Hovercode's has 3 [4], and QRay is free to try without a card.