§ALTERNATIVAS / BITLY
Bitly is a link shortener. The QR codes come at a high price.
codigo-qr.es costs 5.99 euros per month for dynamic QR codes with no scan limits. Bitly starts at 35 dollars per month and QR codes are a secondary feature of a link shortener.
Bitly started as a URL shortener and is good at that. The problem: if what you need is QR codes, you pay for a plan designed mainly for short links. The cheapest plan with dynamic QR codes costs 35 dollars per month. codigo-qr.es is built specifically for QR codes and barcodes, with a more affordable Pro plan.
| Feature | codigo-qr.es | Bitly |
|---|---|---|
| Free dynamic QR codes | 2 without card | |
| Dynamic QR plan price | 5.99€/month | 35 USD/month |
| Scan analytics | ||
| URL shortener included | ||
| No card to start | ||
| Barcode generator | 8 formats | |
| Online QR reader | ||
| Spanish panel | ||
| Panel languages | 6 languages (ES, CA, EN, PT, FR, DE) | Solo ingles |
Bitly pricing per official website (bitly.com), May 2026: Starter plan from 8 USD/month without dynamic QR codes; Teams from 35 USD/month with dynamic QR codes and analytics; Business from 200 USD/month. codigo-qr.es Pro includes unlimited dynamic QR codes at 5.99 euros/month (verified at codigo-qr.es/precios).
Bitly is an established company with millions of users. Its core product is the URL shortener and bio link pages. QR codes came later as the market grew, but they have never been the center of the product. That shows in the price: to access dynamic QR codes with analytics you pay for the plan that includes all Bitly features, whether you use them or not.
Switch to a tool built for QR
Two free dynamic QR codes to start. No need to pay for features you do not use.
Where they win (being honest)
- Very good integration between QR codes and shortened links in one panel
- Recognized brand with many years in the market
- Landing page and bio link features included
Why switch
Is codigo-qr.es designed specifically for QR codes?
Yes. codigo-qr.es is built exclusively for QR codes and barcodes, with 15 QR types and 8 barcode formats. Bitly is a link shortener that includes QR as a secondary feature.
If you only need dynamic QR codes with analytics, the Bitly plan includes URL shortener, landing pages and bio links you may not need. On codigo-qr.es you pay only for QR codes and barcodes.
How much does codigo-qr.es cost compared to Bitly for dynamic QR codes?
The codigo-qr.es Pro plan costs 5.99 euros per month. The basic Bitly plan with dynamic QR codes starts at 35 USD per month per Bitly official website as of May 2026.
Bitly starts at 35 dollars per month for dynamic QR codes. codigo-qr.es has a permanent Free plan with two dynamic QR codes and a Pro plan for a fraction of that price.
Does codigo-qr.es include an online QR reader?
Yes. codigo-qr.es includes an online QR reader to scan codes from a computer or phone without installing any app. Bitly does not offer this functionality.
codigo-qr.es has an online QR reader to scan from your computer without installing anything. Useful for verifying that the QR code you just printed points to the right place.
Is the codigo-qr.es panel available in Spanish?
Yes. codigo-qr.es has the panel, help and support in Spanish, Catalan, English, Portuguese, French and German. Bitly operates exclusively in English.
codigo-qr.es is built first in Spanish, not translated. The panel, help and support are in Spanish for businesses and freelancers who prefer not to work in English.
How much does codigo-qr.es Pro cost compared to Bitly?
codigo-qr.es Pro costs 5.99 euros per month. The basic Bitly plan with dynamic QR codes starts at 35 USD per month. The annual difference exceeds 350 euros.
If you pay for Bitly only for dynamic QR codes, you are paying around 420 dollars per year for a secondary feature of a link shortener. With codigo-qr.es Pro you pay 49 euros per year for a tool built specifically for QR codes and barcodes, with unlimited dynamic QR codes, 12-month analytics and CSV export. The economic difference is very significant for freelancers and small businesses.
When Bitly makes more sense than codigo-qr.es
Bitly makes sense if you already have an active subscription for the link shortener and want QR codes as a complement in the same panel without paying a separate tool.
If your team already uses Bitly to manage links and QR codes are an occasional need, it makes sense to use what you already pay for. If you also need the short link plus QR combination in the same workflow without extra steps. Outside those cases, you are paying more for something that is not Bitly's main focus.
How to move Bitly QR codes to codigo-qr.es
Generate new dynamic QR codes on codigo-qr.es. Dynamic Bitly QR codes cannot be redirected to another server without reprinting the physical code.
Dynamic Bitly QR codes redirect through their servers. If you cancel, they stop working. The practical migration: generate new materials with QR codes from codigo-qr.es and cancel Bitly when the previous materials are no longer in use.
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Frequently asked questions
codigo-qr.es is not a URL shortener. If you need short links plus QR codes, you can use both tools in parallel.
Bitly dynamic QR codes stop redirecting when you cancel. Static QR codes keep working because the URL is embedded in the code.
Yes. The panel and all pages are in Spanish, Catalan, English, Portuguese, French and German.
It shows total scans, country, city, device and time trends. The Pro plan includes 12-month history and CSV export.
Bitly has a free plan with limited static QR codes. For dynamic QR codes with analytics you need a paid plan starting at 35 USD per month as of May 2026.
Bitly allows exporting click data for shortened links. QR code scan data export specifically depends on the plan and is more limited than what codigo-qr.es provides.
A QR-specialized tool without the cost of Bitly
Two free dynamic QR codes to start. No credit card. The Pro plan costs less than the basic Bitly plan.