ScanStill vs Bitly QR Codes
Bitly is a link shortener first, with QR codes built on top. Its free plan limits how many codes and links you can create each month and how much scan data you see. Bitly links have a reputation for staying live. ScanStill is QR-first: simpler, cheaper for small businesses that mainly need printed codes with scan analytics.
| Bitly QR Codes | ScanStill | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A small number of QR codes and links per month, with limited analytics, per their published pricing. | Unlimited static codes without an account, plus 1 dynamic code with a free account. |
| Editing destinations | Editing a link's destination is a paid feature on their published plans. | Edit destinations anytime on every plan, including free. |
| Billing | Monthly and yearly options, with the lowest price shown for yearly billing. | $6 a month or $48 a year. No annual lock-in required. |
| Scan limits | Scans are not the usual limit. Creation limits and data history are. | Unlimited scans and full 30 day charts on paid plans. |
| Focus | Link management, branded short links, QR codes and link-in-bio pages. | QR codes only. |
Competitor details are summarized from Bitly QR Codes's published pricing and help pages as of October 2026. Plans change, so check their site for current terms. Spotted something out of date? Email support@scanstill.com and we will correct it.
Worth knowing
- If you already pay for Bitly for branded short links, adding QR codes there may be the simplest path.
When Bitly QR Codes is the better choice
If your main need is branded short links for social media and marketing campaigns, Bitly is built for that. Choose ScanStill if you mostly need printed QR codes.
ScanStill's answer
Your codes keep working as long as ScanStill exists. One dynamic code is free forever with unlimited scans, and you can change its destination anytime. Plus is $6 a month or $48 a year for 25 codes with analytics, and Pro is $12 a month or $96 a year for 200 codes and bulk creation. Cancel anytime, and paid codes keep redirecting for 30 days afterwards.
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