The market rents QR redirects.
Eternal QR sells ownership.
How Eternal QR stacks up against global and regional QR code platforms. Data independently verified as of June 2026.
| Feature | Eternal QR | QRCG (Bitly)1 | QRFY2 | QR Tiger | Local Aggregators3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic QR Core | Editable anytime | Editable | Editable | Editable | Often static PDF |
| What happens when you stop paying? | Paid Eternal has no recurring subscription | Dynamic code deactivates after trial/plan per docs | Dynamic code stops after 7-day trial in research | Stops when plan expires per FAQ | Depends on vendor/service contract |
| Pricing Model | One-time paid Eternal slot | €96/year or €16 monthly for Starter in GR research | €117/quarter minimum in GR research | Monthly/Yearly | Often setup fee or monthly menu product |
| Time-Based Routing | Native feature | Not documented in research | Not documented in research | Not documented in research | Usually missing |
| Recovery Key / Anchoring | Paid Eternal only | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Free Tier | 1 standard hosted QR, unanchored | 14-day trial only | 7-day trial only | Trial / Scan limited | Rarely available |
Why doesn't everyone offer lifetime codes?
Many QR businesses monetize dynamic redirects as a continuing service. Eternal QR separates everyday hosted QR codes from paid Eternal codes: when permanence matters, the encrypted routing record is anchored on Base and the exported key can recover the last destination without our servers. See our guide on what happens to QR codes when trials expire for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditional platforms often rent dynamic link forwarding through a monthly or annual subscription. Eternal QR sells paid Eternal codes as one-time owned records with Base anchoring and recovery-key export.
No. Basic is a hosted, unanchored QR tier. Blockchain anchoring and recovery-key export belong to paid Eternal codes.