Guide
Static vs dynamic QR codes
Short answer: if the content will never change, choose static – it works forever, even without us. If you may want to change it after printing, or count scans, choose dynamic.
Side by side
| Static | Dynamic | |
|---|---|---|
| What is inside the code | Your content itself | A short link (gtyqr.com/…) |
| Change it after printing | – | ✓ any time while editing is included |
| Scan statistics | – | ✓ per day, country, phone system |
| Works without our service | ✓ always | – needs the forwarding |
| How long it works | Forever | 5 years included, extendable |
| Price | $4.99 once | $24.99 once |
| Types | Link, text, Wi-Fi, email, SMS, phone, vCard | Link, contact page, PDF / menu, links page, app |
Which one for you?
Choose static for…
Wi-Fi details, business cards, a home page that never moves, equipment labels – anything that stays the same.
Choose dynamic for…
Menus and price lists, campaigns, flyers with changing offers, anything printed in large numbers where a mistake would be expensive.
Questions
Can I turn a static code into a dynamic one?
No – the content is part of the printed image. Make a dynamic code and print it next time.
Why do other sites say dynamic codes are free?
Usually as a trial: when it ends, the code shows an error or an ad until you subscribe. Read QR codes without a subscription.
Ready?
Choose Static or Dynamic at step 1 of the maker.