Static vs dynamic QR codes
A static code holds your link directly. It's free, it never expires, but the link can't change after printing.
A dynamic code holds a short link on the generator's server, which forwards to your page. You can change where it goes and see scan counts, but it only works while the service keeps forwarding, and most services charge every month for that.
Do you need a dynamic code?
- Yes, if the destination will change after you print: a menu link that moves, an event page that changes, a campaign you'll swap.
- Yes, if you need scan counts per code without your own analytics.
- No, for a business card, a Wi-Fi sign, a review link or a menu that stays at one address. A static code does the job and can't be switched off.
Editable QR codes on QRigin
QRigin today makes static codes, free. Editable codes with scan counts are planned at $9 once per code, with no subscription and a written promise that the redirect is never switched off for non-payment. Tap “Coming soon: get notified” under the code above to hear when they're ready.
Until then, a free trick: make a static code that points at a page on your own website, and change that page whenever you need to.
Frequently asked questions
What is a dynamic QR code?
A QR code that points at a short link on a service's server, which forwards to your real page. The service can change the destination and count scans, but the code depends on that service staying up and, usually, on a paid plan.
Are dynamic QR codes free?
Some services offer a free trial or a few free dynamic codes, but most charge monthly, and many deactivate codes when the trial ends. Static codes are free for good.
Can I change a static QR code later?
Not the code itself: the link is written into it. Point it at a page you control, and change that page instead.
How much will QRigin's editable codes cost?
The plan is $9 once per code, with no monthly fee. They aren't built yet; leave your email under the code above to hear first.