The QR Nova Promise
Permanent QR codes that never expire
Do QR codes expire? On most platforms, yes — cancel your subscription and every QR code you printed stops working. Not on QR Nova. Even codes you created two years ago on a plan you've since cancelled keep redirecting. No dead links. No reprints. Ever.
$5K–$40K
Average print run cost
The industry problem
Most QR codes are held hostage
The QR code industry has a dirty secret: cancel your subscription and every QR code you printed stops working. A single print run costs $5,000–$40,000. The FTC opened an investigation into these subscription trap practices in January 2026.
Principle #1
Redirects that never die
Every dynamic QR code created on QR Nova redirects forever. We don't hold your codes hostage. If you cancel your plan, you lose editing and analytics — but the redirect keeps working. A redirect is a tiny server instruction that costs us a fraction of a cent per request. The trust it builds is priceless.
Redirects stay active forever
Principle #2: Transparent pricing, no traps
Monthly billing always available — we never force annual contracts. Scan tracking limits are published on the pricing page. Redirects always stay live. No auto-renewal surprises. SLAs for support response times published for every plan.
No lock-in, no surprises
JSON, CSV, or self-host
Principle #3
Your data is always yours
Export all your QR codes, destinations, and scan data anytime — JSON or CSV. Use your own domain from the Business plan. If you ever leave, we give you everything you need to self-host your redirects. If we ever shut down, you get 90 days notice and a complete export. Zero vendor lock-in.
QR Nova vs other QR code generators
| Feature | QR Nova | Most competitors |
|---|---|---|
| QR codes work after cancellation | ||
| Monthly billing available | ||
| Custom domain from $29/mo | ||
| Data export (JSON/CSV) on all plans | ||
| Published support SLAs | ||
| Published scan tracking thresholds | ||
| Free static QR codes (unlimited) | ||
| Free tier with 3 dynamic QR codes |
Do QR codes expire? Your questions answered
What happens to my QR codes if I cancel my plan?
Nothing — they keep working. Your dynamic QR codes continue redirecting to their destinations. You lose the ability to edit the destination and view analytics, but the redirect stays active forever. We commit to this in our Terms of Service.
Do QR codes expire?
Static QR codes never expire because the data is embedded directly in the code image. Dynamic QR codes on most platforms expire when you cancel your subscription — but not on QR Nova. We keep the redirect active permanently, regardless of your plan status.
Can I create QR codes without a subscription?
Yes. Static QR codes are free forever — no sign-up required. You also get 3 dynamic QR codes with a free account, plus a recent 3-day teaser and analytics tracking up to 1,000 scans/month before upgrading. All plans include data export and the permanent redirect guarantee.
How is this different from other QR code generators?
Most QR code platforms hold your codes hostage: cancel your subscription and every printed QR code stops working. QR Nova never does this. We also offer monthly billing (not forced annual), published support SLAs, and full data export on every plan.
Can I use my own domain for QR codes?
Yes. From the Business plan ($29/mo), you can use your own domain for QR code redirects. Your QR codes point to your domain, not ours — zero vendor lock-in. If you ever leave, your domain stays yours.
How do you make money if redirects are free forever?
The redirect is free. You pay for control and visibility: editing destinations after printing, full analytics, team collaboration, custom domains, API access, and bulk generation. A single redirect costs us a fraction of a cent — the trust it builds is worth far more.
What happens if QR Nova shuts down?
You get at least 90 days notice and a complete data export (JSON + CSV) with all your QR codes, destinations, and scan data. We also provide self-hosting instructions so you can run your own redirects. From the Business plan, your QR codes already point to your own domain.
Your next print run deserves QR codes that last
Free static QR codes, no sign-up required. Dynamic QR codes with tracking from $9/month. Every code works forever.
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