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QRKit vs y.gy
Short answer: Pick QRKit if you want editable, trackable QR codes; pick y.gy if you want full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes. QRKit has a free plan, paid from $8/month; y.gy starts at $6/month.
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Which to pick
Pick QRKit if you want…
- Editable, trackable QR codes
- A free plan to start with
- Integrations with API (on QRKit's list, not y.gy's)
Pick y.gy if you want…
- Full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes
- Simple link shortening
- The lower starting price: $6/month against $8/month
- Integrations with Custom domains or Open Graph tags (on y.gy's list, not QRKit's)
Side by side
- What it is
- QRKit:QRKit is an online QR code generator that lets you create, customize, edit and track dynamic and static QR codes.
- y.gy:y.gy is a paid link shortener that also creates QR codes, provides analytics and bot protection.
- Best for
- QRKit:Editable, trackable QR codes
- y.gy:Full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes
- Who it’s for
- QRKit:Businesses, marketers, developers, and solo creators needing branded QR codes.
- y.gy:Marketers, engineers and power users who need branded short links and detailed tracking.
- Pricing
- QRKit:Freemium
- y.gy:Paid
- Starting price
- QRKit:$8/month (Starter)
- y.gy:$6/month (Basic)
- Free plan or trial
- QRKit:Free plan (Free)
- y.gy:Free trial
- Plans
- QRKit:Free $0/mo · Starter $8/mo monthly · Plus $19/mo monthly · Pro $37/mo yearly · Ultra $89/mo yearly
- y.gy:Basic $6/month per month · Advanced $15/month per month · Pro $60/month per month
- Works with
- QRKit:API
- y.gy:Custom domains, Open Graph tags
QRKit features
- Dynamic QR codes. Create QR codes that can be edited after printing and include scan analytics.
- Bulk generation. Upload CSV to generate and download many QR codes at once.
- Custom branding. Add logos, colors, patterns and frames to match your brand.
- Advanced analytics. Track location, device, time and export scan data.
- API access. Integrate QR code creation and tracking into your own apps.
- Password & expiration. Protect QR codes with passwords or set expiry dates.
y.gy features
- Custom domains. Use your own domain for short links and QR codes.
- QR code generation. Create customizable QR codes (color, background) for each link.
- Analytics dashboard. View clicks, geography, devices, referrers and traffic history.
- Bot & spam protection. Add preview pages, CAPTCHA or password protection to links.
- Device-based redirects. Set different destination URLs for Android, iOS and desktop users.
- API access. Create and retrieve links programmatically, including QR code SVG/PNG.
- Multi-user teams. Pro plan adds team administration for collaborative link management.
- Open Graph support. Add custom title, image and description for social media previews.
QRKit vs y.gy FAQ
What is the difference between QRKit and y.gy?+
y.gy is a short-link service, not a QR code generator with branding and analytics.
Should I use QRKit or y.gy?+
Pick QRKit if you want editable, trackable QR codes, a free plan to start with or integrations with API (on QRKit's list, not y.gy's). Pick y.gy if you want full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes, simple link shortening or the lower starting price: $6/month against $8/month.
Is QRKit or y.gy free?+
QRKit has a free plan; paid plans start at $8/month (Starter). y.gy is paid, from $6/month (Basic), with a free trial.
Which is cheaper, QRKit or y.gy?+
y.gy is cheaper to start with: y.gy's Basic plan ($6/month) against QRKit's Starter plan ($8/month).
Do QRKit and y.gy integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: QRKit lists API; y.gy lists Custom domains and Open Graph tags.
On DevHunt
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