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A Bitly alternative for short links and QR codes

Bitly and Krealo QR both make short links and QR codes whose scans you can track. This page compares the features we could verify on Bitly’s website, with no prices, and says plainly when Bitly remains the better choice. Krealo QR aims at simplicity, with a single paid plan.

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Features side by side

What we say about Bitly comes from its public QR code page. Some options there are marked as paid-plan only.

  • Short links: Krealo QR, with a total click count from the Free plan / Bitly, with custom domains and custom back-halves.
  • Changing a QR code’s destination: Krealo QR, on the Pro plan / Bitly, redirecting to a new URL at any time.
  • Routing by location or device: Krealo QR, with rules by country and device on the Pro plan / Bitly, with its dynamic routing by location, device or platform.
  • Analytics: Krealo QR, by day, country, device and referrer with Pro / Bitly, by location, device, referrer and date.
  • Code customisation: Krealo QR, logo, colours and dot and corner styles on Pro / Bitly, logo, colours, patterns, frames and corners.
  • Download formats: Krealo QR, PNG on Free, SVG and PDF with Pro / Bitly, JPEG, PNG and SVG.
  • Link page: Krealo QR, a 5-button link in bio page on Free / Bitly, with its Pages for gathering links.
  • AI-powered link creation: Bitly only.

Verification date

This information was checked on 14 October 2026 on bitly.com. Offers change: confirm on Bitly’s website before you decide.

Where Bitly is the better choice

Bitly offers AI-powered link creation, which Krealo QR does not. If your links and your team already live in Bitly, staying put avoids a migration. Bitly also lets you download the code as a JPEG, a format Krealo QR does not offer.

Where Krealo QR is enough

  • A single paid plan: Pro, US$5.99 a month (US$39.99 a year) plus taxes, cancel any time.
  • A lasting Free plan of 10 active links, with QR codes, a total click count and a link in bio page.
  • Codes that go beyond the URL: Wi-Fi, vCard, PDF, WhatsApp, email, SMS and phone, from the Free plan.
  • A company from Québec, with an interface in French, English and Spanish.

Try Krealo QR

The easiest way is to create a first code and judge for yourself. The public generator is at /en/free-qr-code-generator.

See also

Free QR code generatorFree QR code generator: paste an address, get a QR code and a tracked short link, then download the PNG. No credit card needed.Link shortener with click trackingLink shortener: create short links, count clicks and change the destination later with Pro. Free for up to 10 active links. Account required.QR code with logoQR code with logo, custom colours and styles, in PNG, SVG or PDF for printing. A Krealo QR Pro feature at US$5.99 a month.Dynamic QR codeDynamic QR code: edit the destination address without reprinting the code, and track scans. A Krealo QR Pro feature at US$5.99 a month.vCard QR code for your business cardCreate a vCard QR code for your business card: a contact page with an “Add to contacts” button (.vcf) and an optional photo. Free to start.Wi-Fi QR codeCreate a free Wi-Fi QR code: guests scan it and join your network without typing the password. The details stay inside the code itself.Restaurant menu QR codeCreate a QR code for your restaurant menu as a PDF: guests open it on their phone, and you can replace the PDF without changing the code.WhatsApp QR codeCreate a WhatsApp QR code: one scan opens a chat with your number, with a message already written. Free with an account, scans are counted.Link in bio pageCreate a link in bio page with buttons and social links, shared by short link or QR code. Free with 5 buttons; Pro for more pages and 20 buttons.A QR Code Monkey alternative with scan trackingAn honest comparison of Krealo QR and QR Code Monkey: design options, formats, static or dynamic codes and scan tracking. Which tool should you pick?A QR Code Generator PRO alternativeAn honest comparison of Krealo QR and QR Code Generator PRO: dynamic codes, scan tracking, code types and free trial. No third-party prices.

Frequently asked questions

Does Krealo QR replace Bitly?

For short links, dynamic QR codes and their analytics, often yes. If you use Bitly’s AI-powered link creation, Krealo QR has no equivalent.

Can I change a QR code’s destination with Krealo QR?

Yes, on the Pro plan. The printed code does not change: only the destination does, from your account.

Does Krealo QR count scans?

Yes. The total click count is visible on every plan, and Pro adds the breakdown by day, country, device and referrer.

Is Krealo QR free?

The Free plan allows up to 10 active links, with no credit card. An account is required.

Is this information about Bitly up to date?

It was checked on 14 October 2026. Bitly may change its offer: check bitly.com before you decide.

Useful features for this code

QR for posters and flyers Vector SVG, 2,048 px PNG or PDF, “Scan me” frame and a contrast warning.QR sticker sheets Letter or A4 PDF: 1, 4, 6 or 12 codes per sheet, with titles and crop marks.Bulk QR codes (CSV) One short link and QR code per CSV row, up to 500, with a ZIP of PNGs.
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