Thousands of users have been burned by QR codes that stop working after a free trial. QRgen is built on a simple principle: your QR codes should work forever.
| Feature | QRgen | QR.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free static QR codes | Unlimited, no sign-up | Requires account |
| Dynamic QR pricing | $0.99/mo | $7 – $39/mo |
| Codes deactivated after trial? | Never | Yes — reported by users |
| Scan limits | None | Varies by plan |
| Trustpilot rating | — | 1.5 stars (as of 2026) |
| BBB complaints | 0 | Multiple filed |
| Credit card required for free tier | No | Yes (trial) |
| Codes survive cancellation | Yes | No |
The most common complaint: users create QR codes during a free trial, print them on menus, business cards, or flyers, and then discover those codes stop working when the trial ends. Re-printing is expensive and frustrating.
We believe deactivating printed QR codes is unethical. QRgen static codes are generated client-side and never touch our servers. Dynamic codes keep redirecting even if you cancel. Your codes are yours.
Generate unlimited static QR codes instantly. No account needed. Dynamic codes start at $0.99/mo.
Generate a Free QR CodeQR.io is a legitimate company, but many users report that their QR codes stop working after the free trial ends. As of 2026, QR.io has a 1.5-star rating on Trustpilot and multiple BBB complaints regarding deactivated codes. QRgen never deactivates your codes, even if you cancel.
QRgen offers free unlimited static QR codes with no sign-up, and dynamic QR codes for $0.99/month with no scan limits and a no-deactivation guarantee.
Yes. Multiple user reviews on Trustpilot and the BBB report that QR.io deactivates dynamic QR codes when the free trial expires, even if those codes were already printed on physical materials.
QR.io plans start at $7/month and go up to $39/month. QRgen offers a single Pro plan at $0.99/month with no scan limits and a no-deactivation policy.