HonestQR vs QRFY
We build a competing product — read this with that in mind. All quotes and numbers below are from public sources as of August 1, 2026, linked. Where QRFY is stronger, we say so.
What QRFY customers say
QRFY holds 4.1/5 on Trustpilot (11,333 reviews) — but 13% are 1-star (Trustpilot, retrieved Aug 1, 2026), and they tell one story again and again:
"I trusted the service and printed 10,000 business cards with their QR code. Only afterwards did I discover that the QR codes are actually dependent on QRFY's servers and will stop working if you don't subscribe." — Dr. Sunil Mulgund, Jul 28, 2026 (Trustpilot)
"What isn't made clear enough is that if you create a dynamic QR code, it will stop working after seven days unless you pay for a subscription. That's a huge deal when you've already printed the code on business cards, flyers, menus, invitations, signs…" — Phillip O, Nov 28, 2025 (Trustpilot)
"They say it is for free and then they ask you for money for the qr to continue exist. I printed my store labels and they are useless." — Φωτεινή Καριεντίδου, Jul 21, 2026 (Trustpilot)
Promise-by-promise comparison
| HonestQR | QRFY | |
|---|---|---|
| Free codes expire? | Never — static, browser-generated, no server | Dynamic codes stop scanning after the 7-day trial (per reviews above) |
| If you cancel a paid plan | Codes keep redirecting — written promise | "Your dynamic QR Codes will no longer be scannable" (QRFY's own end-of-trial email, quoted in reviews) |
| Pricing model | $29/year flat, unlimited dynamic codes | Monthly/quarterly/annual subscription tiers; reviewers report ~$19/month asks |
| Upfront disclosure | Expiry impossibility stated on the generator itself | Reviewers consistently report the 7-day limit wasn't clear before printing |
| Trustpilot | Too new for a meaningful rating | 4.1/5 overall, 13% 1-star (Aug 1, 2026) |
Where QRFY is stronger
- Rich content types: hosted PDF/video/menu pages and landing-page templates beyond what we offer.
- Volume of happy users: most QRFY reviews are positive — the product works well while you pay. The dispute is what happens when you stop.
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FAQ
Is QRFY free?
You can create and download codes free, but dynamic codes created on the free tier stop scanning after the 7-day trial unless you subscribe. Its overall Trustpilot score is 4.1/5 (11,333 reviews, Aug 1, 2026), but 13% are 1-star — overwhelmingly about codes dying after the trial.
How is HonestQR different from QRFY?
Static codes are free forever with no account and physically cannot expire (browser-generated). Dynamic codes are a flat $29/year for unlimited codes, and cancelling never disables printed codes — they keep redirecting.
My QRFY code stopped working after I printed it. Now what?
The printed code points to QRFY’s servers, so only a QRFY subscription revives it. The practical fix is to reprint with a static code encoding your URL directly — our free fix-expired-qr-code tool generates one in your browser.
Also see: vs qr-code-generator.com · vs QR.io · our pricing
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