QRtistry (qrtistry.com) is a QR Tiger alternative with free forever static QR codes and one-time $9 dynamic codes — no monthly fee to keep printed codes working.
Comparison
A QR Tiger alternative that doesn't hold codes hostage
QR Tiger is a full-featured platform — and it monetizes like one. If you mainly need codes that stay printed and don't die when a subscription lapses, QRtistry is built for that wedge: free static forever, honest one-time dynamic when you need edits and analytics.
- Unlimited free static codes — no watermark, no account
- $9 one-time dynamic codes that stay live
- Styled presets, logo embed, PNG + SVG, bulk CSV
Where subscription QR tools hurt
Feature-rich QR suites often gate “keep your printed code working” behind a plan. That's fine if you need their whole stack. It's painful if you only wanted a menu code and a scan count — and now every table tent is a renewal reminder.
Side by side
Plans that bundle dynamic codes with monthly fees
Free static forever; $9 once per dynamic code
Account-first free tiers
Download styled codes with no signup
Risk of printed codes dying with the plan
Static codes have no server kill switch
Enterprise packaging for simple needs
Generator → download, or pay once for analytics
How to switch
Step 1
Export what still works
If your current codes are still live, note each final destination URL before you cancel anything.
Step 2
Recreate as static or QRtistry dynamic
Permanent links → free static in the generator. Need edits after print → buy a one-time dynamic code and use that short link on the next print run.
Step 3
Reprint the physical pieces that matter
Menus and packaging first. Test one scan under real lighting before a full print order.
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FAQ
Is QRtistry a full QR Tiger clone?
No. We focus on free static generation, honest one-time dynamic codes, hosted scan pages, and Agency tools (API, webhooks, seats). We don't try to match every enterprise module.
Can I keep using QR Tiger for some codes?
Yes. Many teams leave legacy codes alone until reprint, then cut over high-traffic pieces to static or QRtistry dynamic.
Do you offer bulk generation?
Yes — CSV → ZIP of styled PNGs in the browser, plus server-side bulk via the Agency API.