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.
Create your QR code →Static: no signup · Dynamic: free account · no watermark.
Bitly is built around tracked short links and subscriptions, and its QR customization generally lives on paid plans. LNX gives you full design control for free — gradients, module shapes, a center logo and "Scan me" frames. Download a static QR with no account, or sign up free for a dynamic QR that points at your editable LNX page and tracks scans plus link clicks.
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 |
| Dynamic QR & analytics | Free with signup | Paid |
Competitor pricing and plan limits are approximate and may change.
Colors, gradients, logos and frames at no cost.
Make as many codes as you need.
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.
Both. The no-signup generator makes a static code for any link. Sign up free and the QR in your LNX page editor is dynamic: update the page behind the same printed code and track QR scans plus link clicks.
No. Design your QR code and download it immediately — there is nothing to sign up for.
Download static without signup, or create a dynamic tracked QR with a free account.
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