Bitly bundles QR codes with its link shortener, but color and design customization sit on paid plans and the free allowance is limited. LNX is a free alternative where every design feature is included.
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Bitly is built around tracked short links and subscriptions, and its QR customization (colors, your logo, no Bitly branding) generally lives on paid plans. If you mainly want a static code that looks like your brand, LNX gives you full design control for free — gradients, module shapes, a center logo and "Scan me" frames — exported as a high-resolution PNG with no watermark and no account. The static code never expires, and you can still get analytics by pointing it at a free LNX page.
The catch with Bitly QR Codes: On Bitly, QR color and design customization is generally reserved for paid plans, and the free monthly QR allowance is limited.
| Feature | LNX | Bitly QR Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — no plan | Free tier, paid ~$8/mo+ |
| Custom colors & gradients | Free | Paid |
| Logo & frames | Free | Paid |
| Monthly limit | None | Limited free |
| Watermark | None | Varies |
| Analytics | Via a free LNX page | Paid |
Competitor pricing and plan limits are approximate and may change.
Colors, gradients, logos and frames at no cost.
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A branded code without paying to remove branding.
Yes — 100% free. There is no signup to download, no watermark and no credit card. Custom shapes, gradients, logos and "Scan me" frames are all included.
Yes. Paste the link you want the code to open, design a new code with your colors and logo, and download a high-resolution PNG in seconds — no account needed.
LNX makes static codes that encode your link directly, so they never expire. They aren't tracked on their own; for scan and click analytics, point the code at a free LNX page.
No. Design your QR code and download it immediately — there is nothing to sign up for.
Design a branded QR code in seconds — no signup, no watermark, no expiry.
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