A free QR code generator alternative
Scanmint makes static QR codes that are free and never expire, with no account. If you also want a code you can redirect and count, it has dynamic codes too.
Try Scanmint free, no sign-upWhy static codes never expire
A static code holds your link or text inside the image. Scans never touch our servers, so there is nothing that can run out. Print it once and it keeps working.
A dynamic code is different. It holds a short Scanmint link that forwards people to your page, so scans pass through Scanmint. Pick static unless you need to change the destination or count scans.
What paid plans add
Paid plans are about export and branding: PNG files up to 1024 px and your logo in the middle of the code. Dynamic codes need a Scanmint account; see pricing.
Pro is $3.75 for your first payment, then $15.00/mo. Launch offer: 75% off your first payment until December 31, 2026. Lifetime is $200 one-time.
Where Scanmint is limited
Scanmint has seven code types, color and error-correction options, and one analytics view. It has no bulk creation and no API. A long-running platform with those features may suit a bigger team better.
Scanmint at a glance
| Static codes | Free, no account, never expire. |
|---|---|
| Types | URL, text, WiFi, vCard, email, phone, SMS. |
| Export | SVG free. PNG 300 px free, up to 1024 px on paid plans. |
| Scan counts | Dynamic codes only: total scans, unique devices, top referrer. |
| Hosting | Dynamic codes depend on Scanmint staying online. |
| Bulk creation and API | Not available. |
We don’t list qr-code-generator.com’s prices or features here, because they change. Check them on qr-code-generator.com’s own site before you decide.
Made by Scanmint, a product of Sarvixo (Aayla Secura LLC). Last updated November 7, 2026.
Questions
Do Scanmint QR codes expire?
Static codes never expire, because the link is stored in the image itself. Dynamic codes send scans through a Scanmint link, so they depend on Scanmint. Use static if the code has to work with no service behind it.
Do I need an account?
Not for static codes. You need a Scanmint account for dynamic codes and scan counts.
Can I switch from another generator?
For static codes, yes. They hold the data directly, so a new code from Scanmint reads the same on any phone. Dynamic codes you printed elsewhere stay tied to that service.
Where can I compare prices?
On each generator's own site. We don't quote other prices here because they change.