Bitly vs OpenQR
Both are in QR code generators. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- OpenQR's cheapest paid plan is $5/mo, against $10/mo for Bitly.
| Bitly | OpenQR | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $10/mo | from $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Not stated by the vendor | Yes |
| Plans | Free ($0); Core ($10/mo annual, $120/yr); Growth ($35/mo, $29/mo annual); Premium ($300/mo, $199/mo annual) | Starter ($5/mo); Lite ($11/mo); Business ($43/mo) |
| Fees | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Not stated | Not stated |
| Key features | Short links with click analytics; QR codes; Custom landing pages; UTM builder (Core and up) | Unlimited scans; Scan analytics; API access on every paid plan; PNG and SVG export |
| Checked on | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-06 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Bitly
- Free plan with unlimited clicks
- A custom domain is included from Growth
- Premium adds 50,000 API requests a month
Trade-offs
- The free plan allows only 5 links a month
- Core is sold on annual billing only
- Webhooks are Enterprise only
OpenQR
- 14-day trial with no credit card
- Starter is $5 a month
- API access on every paid plan
Trade-offs
- No free plan beyond the trial
- Starter covers only 10 dynamic codes
- Annual prices were not shown