QRVowBitly alternative
Bitly QR code alternative
Bitly is best known for short links, and its QR codes don't expire on their own. The catch for QR users: changing where a code goes (a "redirect") isn't on the free plan and is counted per month on paid plans.
| QRVow | Bitly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free dynamic codes | 3, free forever (plus unlimited free static codes) | 2 QR codes a month; editing destinations not included source |
| Cheapest paid plan | Pro: $5/month (100 dynamic codes) | Core: $10/month billed yearly; 5 QR codes and 5 redirects a month source |
| Scan limits | Unlimited on every plan | Unlimited source |
| If you stop paying | Every code keeps working, forever. You only lose editing and detailed stats. | Codes keep working source |
| Your own domain | Business ($15/month) | Growth and up source |
| API | Business, plus an MCP server for AI agents | All plans, with monthly request quotas source |
Bitly facts from their public pages, checked 12 November 2026. Prices change: follow the source links for today's numbers. Something out of date? Tell us at help@qrvow.com and we'll fix it.
"Bitly QR Codes don't expire on their own. A code stops working only if you delete it or turn it off."
Why people switch to QRVow
- Edit any code as often as you like: no monthly redirect allowance.
- Pro covers 100 dynamic codes for $39 a year.
- Hosted pages built for QR: menus, business cards, Wi-Fi, UPI and more.
Where Bitly is stronger
- Short links, QR codes and link-in-bio on one platform.
- Enterprise features: single sign-on, high-volume API and many integrations.
If you need these, Bitly may suit you better. We'd rather you pick the right tool.
Switching from Bitly
- Make a QRVow code for each destination (3 dynamic codes are free; Pro covers 100).
- Codes you already printed point at Bitly's short links, which only they control. Keep their plan running while you reprint, or swap the printed codes as each batch is due for a refresh.
- From then on, your codes point at QRVow and keep working whether or not you keep paying.
Questions
Is QRVow a good free alternative to Bitly?
For most small businesses, yes: static codes are free and unlimited, 3 dynamic codes are free forever, and no QRVow code ever stops working, even if you never pay or later cancel.
Can I move my existing Bitly codes to QRVow?
Not the printed ones: they point at Bitly's own short links, which only they can redirect. Make new QRVow codes and replace the printed ones over time.
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Bitly is a trademark of its owner, used here only to identify their product. QRVow isn't affiliated with or endorsed by them.