Static vs Dynamic QR Codes: Which Do You Need?
Static codes store the destination in the image. qrfyy Dynamic QR codes use a redirect, so the destination can change and scans can be counted.
By James Dom 路 路
Choose by the job
Menus, WiFi, vCards, and social profiles should be static on qrfyy when the information will not change. Use Dynamic QR when every phone must follow a link you may edit later. Bulk QR makes up to 50 static PNG codes, not dynamic ones.
| Static QR | qrfyy Dynamic QR | |
|---|---|---|
| Destination can change | No | Yes |
| Works after printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scan analytics | No | Yes. Time, device, browser, and OS. Country only when the network sends it |
| qrfyy redirect | No | Yes |
| Best for permanent information | Yes | Not necessarily |
| Best for campaigns | Sometimes | Yes |
Examples
Guest WiFi, a vCard, and a Google review link are static. A poster whose link you may swap next month is a Dynamic QR. qrfyy covers both.
What the monthly fee is really for
Other vendors charge to keep a short link online. qrfyy Dynamic QR is free for up to 20 codes, with no monthly scan cap. If the destination will never change, a static code is still the simpler choice.
FAQ
Which one should a small caf茅 use?
Static. A menu URL and a WiFi code rarely need a monthly plan.
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