A code that has to survive the van for years
A tradesman gets his van sign-written with a QR code linking to the booking page, a job that costs real money and should not need doing again next year when a "free" trial quietly expires. The same trap catches a shop that puts a QR code on packaging or a printed price list.
What the tools do differently
Bitly and QR Tiger lead with dynamic codes, trackable but tied to a subscription that has to keep being paid. QR Code Monkey makes free static codes that never expire but does not test whether adding a logo has broken the scan. Jobbit's QR code generator, scored against five services, makes static codes too, and tests each one before handing it back.
Free plans and paid prices
| Tool | Free plan | Paid price |
|---|---|---|
| Bitly | 5 links a month, 2 QR codes, dynamic only | Core $10 a month billed annually |
| QR Tiger | 3 dynamic codes, 500 scans each | Regular $7 a month annual, $9.99 monthly |
| QR Code Monkey | Unlimited static codes, free | Free |
| Jobbit | Free plan credits, unlimited static codes | Plus £15 a month for heavier use |
Three steps for a code that lasts
- Decide whether the destination will ever change; a van, a menu or packaging wants a static code that cannot expire.
- Paste the link into Jobbit's QR code generator, choose the placement and style, and let it test the code before it comes back to you.
- Print one proof at the size advised for that placement and scan it with two phones in the real light before the full sign or batch goes ahead.
Where the free tool stops
Jobbit's free plan credits cover a trade or shop's codes with no subscription needed for something meant to last years on a sign or a van, and there is no logo fee or design tier to unlock. Scan tracking across many campaigns is still Bitly or QR Tiger territory, which is a fair trade if the destination is genuinely going to change from one week to the next.
