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QrPathway vs y.gy

Short-link service similar to QR short URLs but without QR graphics

Short answer: Pick QrPathway if you want dynamic QR codes with analytics; pick y.gy if you want full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes. QrPathway has a free plan; y.gy starts at $6/month.

Which to pick

Pick QrPathway if you want…

  • Dynamic QR codes with analytics
  • A free plan to start with

Pick y.gy if you want…

  • Full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes
  • Link shortening

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What it is
QrPathway:QrPathway lets you create dynamic or static QR codes with branding, targeting and analytics features.
y.gy:y.gy is a paid link shortener that also creates QR codes, provides analytics and bot protection.
Best for
QrPathway:Dynamic QR codes with analytics
y.gy:Full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes
Who it’s for
QrPathway:Marketers and businesses that need trackable, customizable QR codes.
y.gy:Marketers, engineers and power users who need branded short links and detailed tracking.
Pricing
QrPathway:Freemium
y.gy:Paid
Starting price
QrPathway:—
y.gy:$6/month (Basic)
Free plan or trial
QrPathway:Free plan (Free) · Free trial
y.gy:Free trial
Plans
QrPathway:Free $0
y.gy:Basic $6/month per month · Advanced $15/month per month · Pro $60/month per month
Works with
QrPathway:—
y.gy:Custom domains, Open Graph tags

QrPathway features

  • Dynamic QR codes. Create short URLs that can redirect based on device, country, OS and more, and edit the destination anytime.
  • Brandable QR codes. Customize colors, shapes and add your logo to match your brand identity.
  • Targeted redirects. Direct users to different destinations depending on location, device or operating system.
  • Detailed analytics. Track scans by location, device type, OS, browser and view 365-day statistics.
  • Password protection & UTM. Add password protection and UTM parameters to secure and measure traffic.
  • Bulk QR generation. Generate up to 50 QR codes at once in the Premium plan.

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.

QrPathway vs y.gy FAQ

What is the difference between QrPathway and y.gy?+

y.gy: Short-link service similar to QR short URLs but without QR graphics.

Should I use QrPathway or y.gy?+

Pick QrPathway if you want dynamic QR codes with analytics or a free plan to start with. Pick y.gy if you want full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes or link shortening.

Is QrPathway or y.gy free?+

QrPathway has a free plan and paid plans. y.gy is paid, from $6/month (Basic), with a free trial.

On DevHunt

QrPathway

1 upvote · Launched on DevHunt on May 13, 2025

y.gy

13 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 10, 2023

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