ScanMosaic vs QR Code Generator PRO
The short verdict
QR Code Generator PRO, now run by Bitly, is one of the best-known QR code services. It is a polished paid product with bulk creation, campaign folders and generous scan limits on its higher plans. There is no free plan for dynamic codes: you get a 14-day trial, and its own help centre says dynamic codes made during the trial are deactivated when the trial ends.
ScanMosaic is built the other way round: static codes are free with no account, and free dynamic codes stay live without a trial clock. If you need a large, established platform with Bitly behind it, QR Code Generator PRO is a safe choice. If you want to start free and pay only when you need more, ScanMosaic costs less.
Feature by feature
| Feature | ScanMosaic | QR Code Generator PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Free static QR codes | Yes, unlimited | Yes; JPG free, other formats need an account |
| Dynamic codes on the free plan | Yes, free dynamic codes with a free account | No free plan; 14-day trial, then trial dynamic codes are deactivated |
| Watermark or branding on free codes | None | None found on static codes |
| Sign-up needed to download | No: PNG, JPG and WebP without an account | Yes for PNG, SVG and EPS (JPG without an account) |
| Scan test before download | Yes, a real decoder reads every change | No built-in scan check found |
| QR code types | 80 | 22 |
| Templates | 127 | Saved design templates (trial and paid plans) |
| Barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more) | Yes, 13 types | No EAN or UPC generator found |
| Hosted pages (PDF, menu, business card) | Yes | Yes (landing page types such as PDF, menu and business card) |
| API | Yes (Business plan) | Yes, on Advanced and Professional plans |
| Teams | Yes (Business plan, up to 10 people) | Yes, 2 users on Advanced and 5 on Professional |
| Site languages | 8 | 31 in the language menu |
| Cheapest paid plan | Pro $4.99 a month or $39 a year; Lifetime $29 once | Starter, billed yearly; prices are shown in your local currency (third-party reviews in October 2026 quote about $10 a month) |
Where QR Code Generator PRO is better
- A bigger, longer-established company, with Bitly's link management alongside.
- More site languages (31 in the menu against our 8).
- Higher scan allowances and bulk creation built into the higher plans.
Who should pick which
Pick QR Code Generator PRO if your company already uses Bitly, you need many languages for staff, or procurement prefers a large vendor.
Pick ScanMosaic if you want free static codes in PNG without an account, free dynamic codes that don't expire with a trial, a scan check on every design, and plans from $4.99 a month or $29 once.
How to switch to ScanMosaic
- Keep your printed codes running. Don't delete anything on the old service until every printed code has been replaced or has an end date. Dynamic codes stop when their short link stops.
- Recreate each code in ScanMosaic. Pick the same type, paste the same destination, and turn on Dynamic code for anything you might change later.
- Match the look. Set your colours, logo and frame, or start from one of 127 templates. The scan check confirms each design reads.
- Replace codes as you reprint. Swap in the new code at the next print run, then compare scans in the dashboard.
- Close the old account last. Export any scan history you want to keep before you cancel.