A free QR.io alternative
If you are comparing PointQR with QR.io, here is a factual look at how PointQR is built: free forever, no expiry and no scan limits.
QR.io is a well-known dynamic-QR platform, and if you are weighing it against PointQR you are probably most interested in one question: what happens to a code after you have printed it? This page answers that for PointQR. We describe only our own product and steer clear of claims about anyone else's current terms, which can and do change.
PointQR's core promise is that a static code is free forever, never expires and has no scan limit — and you can generate and download one without an account at all. The moment you need more, a free account turns any code dynamic: edit its destination after printing and watch the scans roll in. Crucially, we will never disable a code you have already printed to pressure you into upgrading; a code you put on a poster today is a code that still works next year.
The table below sets our approach out plainly. Treat it as a starting point and confirm each provider's live terms on their own site before you decide.
How PointQR compares
| Feature | PointQR | QR.io |
|---|---|---|
| Static codes | Free forever | Check current plan |
| Code expiry | Never expires | Verify on their site |
| Scan limits | Unlimited on every tier | Verify on their site |
| Account to download static | Not required | Verify on their site |
| Editable dynamic codes | Included with a free account | Verify on their site |
| Printed-code lock-in | Never disabled to force an upgrade | Verify on their site |
This comparison describes PointQR's own features. Competitor terms and pricing change over time — please verify current details on their website before deciding.
Frequently asked questions
Is PointQR really free?
Yes. Static codes are free forever with no scan limits, and no account is needed to download one.
Will my printed code ever stop working?
No. PointQR does not expire codes or disable printed codes to push an upgrade.