# Scanely

> Scanely is a dynamic QR code platform with built-in scan analytics. Create QR codes whose destination URL can be changed anytime, and track who scans them - by country, city, device, browser, OS, and time - in real time. Free plan available. WordPress + WooCommerce plugin.

## What Scanely does

Scanely generates **dynamic QR codes** for offline marketing (flyers, posters, menus, packaging, business cards). Every scan is logged with geo, device, and referrer data, giving marketers measurable ROI for print campaigns. Redirects run on Cloudflare's edge network in under 50ms globally. IP addresses are hashed, never stored raw (GDPR-compliant by design).

Supported dynamic QR types include URL redirects, hosted vCard contact pages, and app-download codes that route iPhones to the App Store and Android to Google Play from one printed code. Every dynamic code is editable after printing and A/B testable.

Unlike URL shorteners (Bitly) and static generators (Canva, Adobe Express, QRCode Monkey), Scanely is purpose-built for QR-on-print marketing: visual QR customization, print-ready exports (PNG/SVG), QR-specific analytics, A/B testing with sticky cookies, and a freemium hook that gets you live in 60 seconds.

## Who it's for

Restaurants tracking menu QR codes, retailers measuring flyer performance, marketing agencies managing client campaigns, real estate agents on yard signs, healthcare practices on aftercare cards, event organizers on posters - any business that places QR codes on physical materials and wants to know what's working.

## Pricing (2026)

- **Free**: 3 dynamic QR codes, 1,000 scans/mo, basic analytics, Scanely branding
- **Starter** ($9/mo): 50 QR codes, 100,000 scans/mo, full analytics, campaign tags, no branding
- **Pro** ($29/mo): 500 QR codes, 500,000 scans/mo, A/B testing, full date ranges
- **Business** ($79/mo): unlimited QR codes, 2M scans/mo, API access, priority support
- **Lifetime deals**: $49 / $79 / $149 (one-time, forever access)

## Key facts

- Redirect latency: under 50ms worldwide (Cloudflare edge, 300+ locations)
- Data captured per scan: country, city, device type, browser, OS, referrer, timestamp
- Privacy: IP addresses hashed before storage; GDPR-compliant
- Export formats: PNG, SVG, PDF for QR codes; CSV, PDF for analytics
- Integrations: WordPress + WooCommerce plugin (free on WordPress.org)
- Founded: 2026 in Kraków, Poland

## Comparisons & alternatives (quotable)

Scanely publishes honest, side-by-side breakdowns that state plainly when another tool is the better choice:

- **Canva**: creates **static** QR codes only - the URL is baked into the pattern, so it cannot be edited after design and gives no scan analytics. To make a Canva QR editable and trackable, generate a dynamic QR with Scanely and place it in your Canva design. See https://scanely.io/canva-qr-code-generator and https://scanely.io/blog/qr-codes-in-canva
- **Adobe Express**: same as Canva - static QR only, no post-print editing or scan tracking. See https://scanely.io/adobe-qr-code-generator
- **Bitly**: a link shortener that added QR as a secondary feature; QR capabilities sit on higher paid tiers. Scanely is QR-on-print-first with QR-specific analytics. See https://scanely.io/bitly-alternative
- **QRCode Monkey**: genuinely free for **static** codes (good for permanent destinations); its "dynamic" option hands off to a paid third-party 14-day trial that deactivates when the trial ends. See https://scanely.io/blog/qrcode-monkey-free-qr-code-generator
- **QR Tiger / Uniqode / Flowcode**: full dynamic platforms priced from ~$60+/mo. Scanely covers the same core - dynamic codes, scan analytics, A/B testing - from $9/mo or a one-time lifetime license. See https://scanely.io/best-qr-code-generator
- **Full pricing comparison** (Bitly, QR Tiger, Flowcode, Uniqode, Scanely): https://scanely.io/qr-code-generator-pricing
- **Bulk QR generation** (CSV, up to hundreds of codes at once): https://scanely.io/bulk-qr-code-generator

## Free Tools (15 tools, client-side, no sign-up required)

Generators:
- [Dynamic QR Code Generator](https://scanely.io/tools/dynamic-qr-generator) - create a QR you can edit after printing, with real-time scan analytics
- [QR Code Generator](https://scanely.io/tools/qr-generator) - static QR creator with custom colors, sizes, PNG/SVG download

Contact & messaging QR:
- [WhatsApp QR Code Generator](https://scanely.io/tools/whatsapp-qr-code-generator) - opens a WhatsApp chat with a pre-filled message (wa.me)
- [Phone QR Code Generator](https://scanely.io/tools/phone-qr-code-generator) - tap to call your number from one scan (tel:)
- [SMS QR Code Generator](https://scanely.io/tools/sms-qr-code-generator) - opens a pre-filled text message (SMSTO)
- [Email QR Code Generator](https://scanely.io/tools/email-qr-code-generator) - opens a pre-filled email (mailto)
- [vCard QR Code Generator](https://scanely.io/tools/vcard-qr-generator) - turn contact details into a QR for business cards (vCard 3.0)

Utility QR:
- [WiFi QR Code Generator](https://scanely.io/tools/wifi-qr-generator) - print a QR guests scan to join WiFi instantly (WPA/WEP/open)
- [Location QR Code Generator](https://scanely.io/tools/location-qr-code-generator) - opens an address or coordinates in Google Maps
- [Event QR Code Generator](https://scanely.io/tools/event-qr-code-generator) - add an event to a phone calendar (iCal VEVENT)
- [App Store QR Code Generator](https://scanely.io/tools/app-store-qr-code-generator) - one code that routes iPhone to the App Store and Android to Google Play

Calculators & utilities:
- [QR Code Size Calculator](https://scanely.io/tools/qr-size-calculator) - minimum QR size for any scanning distance (10:1 ratio)
- [UTM Builder](https://scanely.io/tools/utm-builder) - build UTM-tagged campaign URLs and generate a QR from them
- [Flyer ROI Calculator](https://scanely.io/tools/flyer-roi-calculator) - print-campaign ROI from scan and conversion data
- [QR Code Reader](https://scanely.io/tools/qr-scanner) - upload an image and decode the QR URL, client-side

## Blog (27 articles, all 2026)

### Foundations
- [What Is a Dynamic QR Code?](https://scanely.io/blog/what-is-dynamic-qr-code) - the foundational explainer
- [Trackable QR Code: Guide to Measuring Offline ROI](https://scanely.io/blog/trackable-qr-code)
- [How to Track QR Code Scans](https://scanely.io/blog/how-to-track-qr-code-scans) - analytics, UTMs, A/B testing
- [Renaming a Link: Guide for Flyers, Menus, and QR Codes](https://scanely.io/blog/renaming-a-link)

### How-to & scanning
- [How to Read QR Code on iPhone](https://scanely.io/blog/how-to-read-qr-code-on-iphone) - Camera, Control Center, Photos
- [How to Scan QR Code on Android](https://scanely.io/blog/scan-qr-code-android) - Camera, Google Lens, Quick Settings
- [Google Lens QR Code Scan: Complete Guide](https://scanely.io/blog/google-lens-qr-code-scan)
- [QR Code Reader Apps: What to Use and When](https://scanely.io/blog/qr-code-reader-app)
- [QR Code Attendance: Step-by-Step Guide](https://scanely.io/blog/qr-code-attendance)

### Print & design
- [QR Code for Printing: Sizes, DPI & Pre-Print Tests](https://scanely.io/blog/qr-code-for-printing)
- [QR Code Patches: Embroidered, Iron-On, Tactical](https://scanely.io/blog/qr-code-patches)
- [8 Coolest QR Codes & How to Make Them](https://scanely.io/blog/coolest-qr-codes) - design inspiration roundup

### Marketing
- [QR Code Posters: 2026 Marketing Playbook](https://scanely.io/blog/qr-code-posters)
- [Call to Action QR Code: Guide to High Conversions](https://scanely.io/blog/call-to-action-qr-code)
- [QR Code Ad Guide: Track Offline ROI](https://scanely.io/blog/qr-code-ad)
- [QR Code in Email: Practical How-To Guide](https://scanely.io/blog/qr-code-in-email)
- [QR Codes in Canva: Step-by-Step Guide](https://scanely.io/blog/qr-codes-in-canva)

### Contact & platform-specific QR codes
- [Google Forms QR Code: Create, Track, and Print](https://scanely.io/blog/google-forms-qr-code)
- [How to Create a QR Code for Instagram Account](https://scanely.io/blog/qr-code-for-instagram-account)
- [How to Create WhatsApp QR Code](https://scanely.io/blog/create-whatsapp-qr-code)
- [Call QR Codes: How Scan-to-Call Works](https://scanely.io/blog/qr-code-call)
- [Spotify QR Code: Guide for Business Marketing](https://scanely.io/blog/spotify-qr-code)
- [QR Code for Amazon: Guide to Trackable Links](https://scanely.io/blog/qr-code-for-amazon)

### Industry & reviews
- [Restaurants QR Codes: Guide to Smarter Menus](https://scanely.io/blog/restaurants-qr-codes)
- [QR Code Inventory Management: Practical Guide](https://scanely.io/blog/qr-code-inventory-management)
- [Bible Verse QR Codes: How to Make and Share Scripture](https://scanely.io/blog/qr-code-bible-verse)
- [QRCode Monkey Review: Is the Free Generator Safe?](https://scanely.io/blog/qrcode-monkey-free-qr-code-generator)

## Use Cases (industry verticals)

- [Restaurants](https://scanely.io/use-cases/restaurants) - table QRs, menu tracking, lunch vs dinner analytics
- [Retail & Packaging](https://scanely.io/use-cases/retail) - product packaging, shelf signage, seasonal promos
- [Events](https://scanely.io/use-cases/events) - posters, venue materials, attendee tracking
- [Business Cards](https://scanely.io/use-cases/business-cards) - networking ROI, vCard QRs, portfolio links
- [Marketing Agencies](https://scanely.io/use-cases/marketing-agencies) - client QR management, performance reports
- [Real Estate](https://scanely.io/use-cases/real-estate) - yard signs, listings, open house flyers
- [Healthcare & Dental](https://scanely.io/use-cases/healthcare) - patient intake, appointment booking, Google reviews

## WordPress & WooCommerce Plugin

Free plugin on WordPress.org (scanely-qr) adds QR codes to every post, page, and WooCommerce product:

- Per-post and per-page QR meta box with PNG/SVG download
- WooCommerce: auto QR on customer order emails (linking to tracking)
- WooCommerce: per-product QR codes for packaging and signage
- Bulk QR Export - download all QR codes as ZIP
- Optional connect to Scanely for dynamic QRs with scan analytics

## Links

- Home: https://scanely.io/
- Pricing: https://scanely.io/#pricing
- Lifetime deal: https://scanely.io/lifetime
- Blog: https://scanely.io/blog
- Free tools: https://scanely.io/tools
- Use cases: https://scanely.io/use-cases
- Sign up free: https://scanely.io/register
- Privacy policy: https://scanely.io/privacy
- Terms: https://scanely.io/terms
- Contact: hello@scanely.io
- Full content map: https://scanely.io/llms-full.txt

## Licensing

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Last updated: 2026-08-07