1. What happens to your codes if you stop paying?
This is the big one. Editable ("dynamic") codes go through the company's website, so the company decides whether they keep working. Many services stop forwarding scans when a trial or subscription ends. Read their terms or FAQ for "deactivate", "expired" or "trial" before you print anything.
ScanSpot: if you stop paying, codes keep opening the last link you set and keep counting scans. You just can't edit them until you renew.
2. Is the price on the page?
Some plans are only billed yearly, and some features (more users, white label, API) are "contact sales". Know the full yearly cost before you start a trial.
ScanSpot: $20 a year for 10 codes, $50 a year for 100, $500 a year for 1,000 with client folders and client reports. Shown up front, no sales call.
3. How many editable codes do you really get?
Entry plans are often small. For example, QR Code Generator Pro's Starter plan lists 2 dynamic codes, after a 14-day free trial (per its pricing page). Count how many codes you'll need in a year.
4. Do you even need an editable code?
If your link will never change (your website, a Wi-Fi password, a contact card), a free static code is better: the link is inside the code, so it never expires and nobody can switch it off. More on codes that never expire.
Already printed codes that stopped working?
See why QR codes stop working. Usually only the company that made the code can turn it back on; otherwise you'll need a new code and a reprint.
Competitor details are from their public pricing pages in October 2026 and may change. Check their site for current terms.