Last checked November 1, 2026

QRFY alternatives if a 3-month commitment is too much

Searches about QRFY lean toward leaving and checking: "qrfy cancel subscription", "qrfy cancellation policy", "qrfy legit", "does qrfy expire". Most of them trace back to one moment: the end of the 7-day trial [1]. This page sets out what QRFY publishes, the questions it leaves open, and five alternatives, including QRay, which we make. We don't judge whether a service is legitimate; we report what each publishes.

Facts checked on November 1, 2026. Prices and terms change, so follow the numbered sources before you buy.

The problem: the trial ends, and the shortest plan is 3 months

Say a nail salon tries QRFY for a code on its price list. The trial needs no card [1], and the editor is easy. Seven days later, the salon is asked to pick a plan.

QRFY has no monthly plan. The options are $39 a month billed $117 every 3 months, $29 a month billed $174 every 6 months, or $19 a month billed $228 a year [1]. Each includes unlimited dynamic codes, scans and users [1], which is generous for a team and a lot for one price list.

The open question is the printed code. The pricing page doesn't say what happens to dynamic codes after the trial or after you cancel [1]. That doesn't mean they stop. It means you should ask before you print.

QRFY does a few things well on the money side: cancelling takes a single click, and there's a 14-day refund on the first subscription payment if the service hasn't been used heavily [1]. If you're evaluating it, start the trial with a test code rather than a printed one, and decide on a plan before anything goes on paper.

For teams, though, QRFY's pricing is easy to like. Every plan includes unlimited dynamic codes, scans and users [1], so there's no per-code arithmetic and no surprise when a code gets popular. If you have many people making codes for many locations, the yearly plan at $19 a month [1] can work out cheaper per code than tools that price by count.

Three things to check before you choose

1. The shortest commitment

Monthly, quarterly or yearly. A short trial followed by a 3-month minimum is a different risk from a free plan. If you're not sure about a 3-month term, test first with a code you won't print.

2. The written rule for codes after a trial or cancel

If it isn't on the pricing page or in the help center, ask in writing and keep the reply. Screenshots of the pricing page on the day you buy are a simple record.

3. Whether you'll use what's included

Unlimited codes and users are worth paying for if a team needs them. One shop with two codes may not. Unlimited users only matters if more than one person will manage codes.

Comparison table

Pros and cons of each

QRFY

Pros

• Every plan includes unlimited dynamic codes, scans and users [1]
• A free trial without a card [1]
• Cancel with a single click [1]
• A 14-day refund on the first subscription payment if the service hasn't been used heavily [1]

Cons

• No monthly plan; the shortest commitment is 3 months [1]
• The pricing page doesn't say what happens to dynamic codes after the trial or after you cancel [1]
• Prices: $39/month billed $117 per 3 months, $29/month billed $174 per 6 months, $19/month billed $228 per year [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 [2]
• Custom domains, GPS tracking and team features on paid plans [2]
• GS1 Digital Link codes [2]
• The free plan's rules are written plainly on the pricing page, which makes planning easy [2]

Cons

• The 3 free dynamic codes are a total, not per month [2]
• Codes beyond the first 3 expire if you cancel a paid plan [2]
• Custom domains and GPS tracking are paid features [2]

QRCodeChimp

Pros

• Free plan with 10 dynamic codes and no trial clock [3]
• Low paid entry: Starter $6.99/month yearly or $9.99 monthly [3]
• A 15-day refund on the first purchase [3]
• Pro is $13.99/month yearly or $19.99 monthly, and Ultima $34.99/month yearly or $49.99 monthly [3]

Cons

• On free, scans pause for the rest of the month once the account reaches 1,000 [3]
• If a paid plan lapses, dynamic codes beyond the last 10 are paused [3]
• Cancellation is by email to support before renewal [3]
• A busy month on free can pause every code on the account at once [3]

QR TIGER

Pros

• Free plan with dynamic codes and basic analytics, plus unlimited static codes [4]
• Paid plans from US$7/month, with bulk generation and geofencing on higher tiers [4]
• A wide range of code types, from links to files and social pages [4]
• Free static codes are unlimited, which covers permanent links at no cost [4]

Cons

• Free dynamic codes are capped at 500 scans each [4]
• Free codes show a QR TIGER logo popup [4]
• Packaging or a busy flyer can reach the free scan cap, so plan to upgrade if a code gets popular

Bitly

Pros

• Short links, QR codes and landing pages in one account [5]
• Bulk creation from CSV or Excel on higher plans [5]
• Mobile deep links and custom dashboards on higher plans [5]
• Paid plans can schedule a code to expire on a date, handy for time-limited campaigns [5]

Cons

• The free plan has ads and doesn't include changing a code's destination [5]
• Destination changes are counted per month on paid plans [5]
• Core is $10/month with an annual charge of $120 [5]
• Growth is $29/month billed yearly, a step up if you need more edits [5]

Which one fits your situation

A team that needs many codes and users. QRFY's plans include unlimited codes, scans and users [1], which is strong value at that size.

A shop with a few codes. Free allowances fit better: Hovercode's first 3 codes don't expire [2]; QRCodeChimp's free plan has 10 dynamic codes [3]; QRay is free to try.

You want a monthly plan. QRCodeChimp's Starter is $9.99 monthly [3]; QR TIGER starts at US$7/month [4].

You mainly need short links. Bitly combines both, from $10/month billed yearly [5].

A business that wants to try before printing. Use QRFY's no-card trial [1] on a test code, decide on a plan, then print.

Someone who works in Claude or Cursor. QRay lets you create and edit codes from the chat or editor through MCP, or from the command line.

FAQ

How do I cancel QRFY?

QRFY says you can cancel with a single click at any time [1].

What is QRFY's refund policy?

A 14-day refund on the first subscription payment, if the service hasn't been used heavily [1].

Does QRFY have a free plan?

It has a 7-day free trial with no card [1]; the pricing page lists paid plans only after that.

Do QRFY codes expire after the trial?

The pricing page doesn't say [1]. Ask QRFY before printing.

How much does QRFY cost?

$39/month billed every 3 months, $29/month every 6 months, or $19/month billed $228 a year [1].

Is QRFY legit?

We can't rate that. QRFY publishes its prices, a one-click cancel and a refund policy [1]; read them before you start.

QRFY vs Bitly?

QRFY is QR-first with unlimited codes on every plan [1]. Bitly is a link platform with 2 free QR codes a month and ads [5].

Does QRFY have a monthly plan?

No. The shortest plan is 3 months, at $39 a month billed $117 [1].

Sources

1. https://qrfy.com/pricing
2. https://hovercode.com/pricing/
3. https://www.qrcodechimp.com/pricing
4. https://www.qrcode-tiger.com/payment
5. https://bitly.com/pages/pricing

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