QRDone vs QR Code Generator
QR Code Generator is one of the largest QR generators on the web, recently rolled into the Bitly Connections Platform. It is feature-deep, but a 1.2-star average across 350 reviews on Sitejabber tells the other half of the story.
| Feature | QRDone | QR Code Generator |
|---|---|---|
Static codes free forever Code keeps working without the generator staying online. | Yes | No |
No signup required | Yes | No |
Dynamic / editable codes | Free, generous limit | Paid plan only |
Logo in the centre | Free | Paid plan |
Scan analytics | Free for trackable codes | Paid plan |
Codes expire on free tier | No | After 14 days |
Open source | Yes | No |
Distinct visual styles | 12 (Sticker, Riso, Petal, Comic…) | Limited templates |
Bulk generation | Yes | Yes |
PDF / file hosting | Coming soon | Yes |
What QR Code Generator does well
- Wide feature surface: dynamic codes, landing pages, scan analytics, team accounts.
- Bitly integration means short links and QR can live under one dashboard.
- Plenty of templates and printable layouts in their pro tier.
Where it falls short
- Free trial QR codes get bricked after 14 days unless you start paying — public reviews are full of small businesses whose printed flyers stopped scanning.
- Auto-renew with no clear cancel path, multiple monthly users charged for a full year.
- Most useful features (logo, scan tracking, dynamic edits) are gated behind the paid plan.
Why QRDone exists
QRDone takes the trade-off in the other direction. The studio is free with no signup, generated codes are static and never expire, dynamic-redirect codes are also free up to a generous limit, and the source is open. You get fewer dashboard bells but you can actually print a code without it dying mid-quarter.
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