QRLynx vs Linktree.
Two different jobs in the same neighborhood. QRLynx makes QR codes for the physical world; Linktree makes a single mobile-friendly link page for your Instagram bio. Most creators end up using both. Picks below sorted by use case.
These tools do different jobs. Linktree is the canonical mobile link-in-bio page (best for Instagram/TikTok creator bios). QRLynx is a full QR code platform — 49 code types, dynamic codes editable after print, real scan analytics on every plan including free. If you need a link page, Linktree. If you need QR codes, QRLynx. Most creators end up using both — Linktree for the bio page, QRLynx for the QR code that points to it and every other QR job.
- You need QR codes for print, packaging, signage, business cards, or events
- You want 49 code types (vCard, WiFi, payment, social, etc.) — not just URL-to-page
- You want real scan analytics (geo, device, time-of-day) on the free tier
- You need codes that stay editable after they're printed
- You don't need a mobile link-in-bio page at all
- Your main need is one mobile-friendly bio page hosting many links
- You want polished link templates, themes, and embedded media (Spotify, YouTube)
- You're a creator monetizing through tip jars, paid subscriptions, or affiliate links
- You want a custom domain at a low entry tier ($5/mo)
- You're a musician, streamer, or content creator with platform-specific link cards
QRLynx vs Linktree — the full matrix
| Dimension | QRLynx | Linktree | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | QR codes (any kind) — for print, packaging, business cards, signage, events. Web links are one of 49 code types, not the whole product. | A single mobile-friendly link page hosting all your social + content links. Designed for Instagram/TikTok bios that only accept one URL. | Different jobs |
| Free tier | 5 dynamic QR codes + unlimited static codes + 90-day analytics + AI Insights. No watermark, no scan caps. | Unlimited links on a basic page, generic styling, Linktree branding on the page, basic click analytics. | Tie (different scope) |
| QR code types | 49 (URL, vCard, WiFi, payment, social bundle, event, app store, business cards, wallet pass, lead, more). | One — a QR code that points to your Linktree page. No vCard, WiFi, payment, or other dedicated QR types. | QRLynx |
| Code editability after print | Every dynamic code can be re-pointed at any time — even after print. Pricing tier determines how many editable codes you have. | You can't change which page a QR code points to in the same way — each Linktree QR code is hard-coded to your Linktree URL. | QRLynx |
| Analytics depth | Real-time scan analytics with geo, device, OS, browser, time-of-day. AI insight summaries on every plan including free. | Click counts per link, top performers, geo on paid plans only. No AI-summarized insights. | QRLynx |
| Mobile link-in-bio styling | No mobile link-page templates — QRLynx is not a link-in-bio product. | Polished mobile templates, drag-and-drop link ordering, themes, fonts, embedded media (Spotify, YouTube), tip jars, email collection. | Linktree |
| Creator monetization tools | Lead capture forms + CSV export on Business plan. No native tip jar or commerce. | Tip jars, paid subscriptions, e-commerce (Shopify/Square integration), affiliate-link auto-tagging, sponsored-content placements. | Linktree |
| Custom branded domain | White-label custom redirect domain on Enterprise ($99/mo). | Custom domain (yourname.com) on Pro ($5/mo) — significantly cheaper entry point. | Linktree (cheaper entry) |
| Codes never expire | Yes — every code keeps working even after subscription cancellation. | Your Linktree URL keeps working on the free tier indefinitely; paid features lock when you cancel but the page survives. | Tie (both stable) |
| Watermark/branding on output | No watermark on any plan, including free. | "Powered by Linktree" branding on every free-tier page. | QRLynx |
| Starting paid price | Starter+ at $7/mo (15 dynamic codes). | Starter at $5/mo (custom domain + better analytics + no branding). | Linktree (cheaper) |
| Use together? | Often the best move. Use Linktree for your bio link page; use QRLynx to generate the QR code that points to your Linktree (with better scan analytics than Linktree gives you natively). | Same — Linktree handles the mobile-friendly link page; QRLynx handles every other QR-code job and gives you richer scan analytics on the one QR that links to your Linktree. | Use both |
What does each cost?
Public list pricing only. Verified 2026-05-29 from qrlynx.com/pricing and linktr.ee/pricing.
| Tier | QRLynx | Linktree |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 — 5 dynamic + unlimited static + 90-day analytics | $0 — unlimited links + Linktree branding + basic stats |
| Entry paid | $7/mo Starter+ (15 dynamic codes) | $5/mo Starter (custom domain + better analytics) |
| Mid | $14/mo Pro (50 dynamic + smart redirects) | $9/mo Pro (priority support + scheduling + paywall) |
| Pro | $29/mo Business (250 codes + team + leads) | $24/mo Premium (commerce + advanced analytics) |
| Enterprise | $99/mo (white-label + API + 1,000 codes) | Custom quote (multi-account + SSO + CSM) |
Which should you choose?
- A TikTok creator wants one link to share in their bio that hosts all their other links.
- Linktree
- This is exactly what Linktree was built for. QRLynx does not have a link-in-bio page template — Linktree wins decisively.
- A small business wants to print a QR code on flyers, packaging, and business cards.
- QRLynx
- 49 QR code types, dynamic codes editable after print, no watermark on the free tier. Linktree only generates a QR that points to your Linktree page — useless for vCards or WiFi codes.
- An event organizer wants different QR codes for event tickets, the WiFi password, and a map.
- QRLynx
- Three different QR types in three minutes on the free tier. Linktree would force all three to share one page.
- A creator wants a tip jar, email signup, and Spotify embed all on one mobile link page.
- Linktree
- Linktree's creator monetization tools are mature and well-integrated. QRLynx does not target this use case.
- A retail store wants real scan analytics by location and device for a print campaign.
- QRLynx
- Real-time geo + device + OS + time-of-day analytics on every plan including free. Linktree only surfaces click counts on its free tier; geo is paid-only.
- Someone running both a print and online presence wants one tool for everything.
- Use both
- Genuinely complementary. Linktree hosts your bio page; QRLynx generates the QR code that points to it (with richer scan analytics than Linktree gives natively) — plus every other QR code you need.
- A musician wants links to streaming platforms shown in order with cover art.
- Linktree
- Linktree's music-specific link cards (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music auto-detect) are purpose-built for this use case.
QRLynx vs Linktree FAQ
- 01
Only partly. QRLynx is a full QR code platform (49 code types, real scan analytics, dynamic codes), while Linktree is a link-in-bio page builder. If you want a single mobile-friendly page hosting all your social links, Linktree is purpose-built for that — QRLynx does not have a link-page template. If you want QR codes for anything beyond "scan this to open my Linktree", QRLynx is the better tool.
- 02
Yes, and many creators do. Host your bio page on Linktree (its purpose-built use case); use QRLynx to generate the QR code that points to your Linktree page — and get richer scan analytics than Linktree provides natively. Plus you can use QRLynx for the dozens of other QR use cases Linktree does not cover (vCard, WiFi, event, payment, business card).
- 03
Different scope. Linktree's free tier gives you an unlimited-links bio page with their branding. QRLynx's free tier gives you 5 dynamic QR codes + unlimited static codes + 90-day real-time analytics + AI insights, with no watermark. Pick on the basis of what you actually need — if you only need a link page, Linktree free is fine; if you need anything else QR-shaped, QRLynx free is better.
- 04
Linktree generates a QR code that points to your Linktree page — one code, one destination, no editing after the fact. QRLynx generates 49 different QR code types (vCard, WiFi, payment, social, event, etc.) and every dynamic code can be re-pointed any time even after print.
- 05
Yes. The free tier is genuinely free forever — 5 dynamic QR codes + unlimited static codes + 90-day analytics + AI Insights. Static codes are unlimited; dynamic codes are 5 total (not 5 per month). No credit card required.
- 06
Yes, on every plan including free. Country, city, device, OS, browser, and time-of-day breakdowns are surfaced in the dashboard. Linktree only shows geo on its paid plans.
- 07
They keep working. Codes never expire on QRLynx, even after subscription cancellation. Existing dynamic codes lose the ability to be re-pointed (which requires an active plan), but they continue redirecting to their last destination indefinitely.
- 08
No. QRLynx is not a link-in-bio product. If you want a mobile bio page, use Linktree (or similar). If you want a QR code that points to it — and richer scan analytics — use QRLynx.
- 09
Yes — Linktree launched in 2016 and defined the category. Competitors include Beacons, Bio.fm, Snipfeed, and Lnk.Bio. QRLynx is not in the same product category but is often used alongside one of these.
- 010
QRLynx is built and operated by Jorbox LLC, an independent product company in Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded in 2012. Jorbox runs five SaaS products end-to-end. No outside investment.
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If your primary need is "one mobile-friendly page hosting all my links" — start with Linktree. If your primary need is "a QR code I can put on something physical that points somewhere" — start with QRLynx. Most creators end up using both within a year.
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No native integration. You'll see scan analytics in QRLynx (for the QR code that opens your Linktree page) and click analytics in Linktree (for clicks on the links inside your Linktree page). The two analytics layers complement each other — scans tell you whether people found your Linktree; clicks tell you what they did once they got there.
Is QRLynx a Linktree alternative?
Can I use QRLynx and Linktree together?
Which has a better free tier?
Does Linktree do real QR codes?
Is QRLynx free forever?
Can I track scans by country with QRLynx?
What happens to my QR codes if I cancel a QRLynx plan?
Does QRLynx have a link-in-bio page like Linktree?
Is Linktree the original link-in-bio tool?
Who makes QRLynx?
How do I know which tool to start with?
Is there a way to combine the analytics from both?
We make QRLynx. We tried to grade Linktree fairly anyway.
This comparison is published by Jorbox LLC, the company that builds QRLynx. We have no commercial relationship with Linktree. Every claim about Linktree is verified against their public pricing and product docs; we update this page quarterly. If we got something wrong about Linktree, tell us and we'll fix it.