Best free dynamic QR code generators
Facts checked October 2026 from public pricing pages. Prices exclude tax and may change.
Short answer: Truly free dynamic QR codes are rare. As of October 2026, Hovercode's free plan includes 3 dynamic codes with unlimited scans, and QRCodeChimp's free plan includes 10 dynamic codes capped at 1,000 scans per month in total. QR Code Generator PRO only offers a 14-day trial, and CandorQR's free account includes 1 dynamic code with unlimited scans (plus unlimited static codes); Pro has 50 dynamic codes for $59/year.
Side-by-side
| Generator | Free dynamic codes | Scan limit (free) | Cheapest paid option | Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hovercode | 3 in total | Unlimited | Pro $12/mo or $120/yr (100 codes) | Only 3 free codes |
| QRCodeChimp | 10 | 1,000 scans/month total, then paused | Starter $6.99/mo billed yearly (50 codes) | Free codes pause after the monthly scan cap |
| Bitly | 2 QR codes/month; editing needs Core | Unlimited scans | Core $10/mo annual | Free plan shows ads; no editing on Free |
| QR Code Generator PRO | 14-day trial only | n/a | Starter $9.99/mo annual (2 codes) | Trial codes need a paid plan to keep working |
| CandorQR | None (static codes free and unlimited) | Unlimited | Pro $7/mo or $59/yr (50 codes) | No free dynamic tier |
Pick another tool if…
- Need 1–3 editable codes and never more: Hovercode's free plan.
- Need up to 10 low-traffic codes: QRCodeChimp's free plan (watch the 1,000-scan monthly cap).
Choose CandorQR if…
- Need 10–50 editable codes: CandorQR Pro at $59/year is among the lowest prices per code we found, with no scan caps.
- Need static codes only: CandorQR is free, unlimited and needs no account.
We make CandorQR, so we have a bias. Every number on this page links to the provider's own pricing page so you can verify it.
FAQ
Is there a completely free dynamic QR code generator?
A few offer small free allowances (Hovercode: 3 codes; QRCodeChimp: 10 codes with a 1,000-scan monthly cap). Unlimited free dynamic codes don't exist sustainably, because the provider pays to run every redirect.
Does CandorQR have free dynamic QR codes?
No. CandorQR's free plan is unlimited static codes. Dynamic codes are on Pro ($7/month or $59/year for 50) and Business ($15/month or $129/year for 500).
Sources
- Hovercode pricing (checked October 2026)
- QRCodeChimp pricing (checked October 2026)
- Bitly pricing (checked October 2026)
- QR Code Generator PRO pricing (checked October 2026)
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