Scanova alternative: a QR code you pay for once
Scanova's cheapest paid plan that includes dynamic codes is Basic, $5/mo billed annually. That works out to about ~$60 a year and ~$180 over three years, against $3 once for a ThreeDollarQRCode code. For one editable code, that is roughly 20 times the first-year price of a ThreeDollarQRCode code, and the gap widens every year because ours does not renew.
This page compares them straight, including the things Scanova does that we do not. Prices were read on October 30, 2026 and can change, so check Scanova's own page before you decide.
What does Scanova cost for one editable QR code?
The Basic plan includes 3 codes in total, static or dynamic. A free trial lasts 14 days and there is no free plan.
The comparison below uses the cheapest paid plan that includes a dynamic (editable) code. If you need many codes, a team, or a lot of scans, a different plan may suit you better.
| Scanova | ThreeDollarQRCode | |
|---|---|---|
| First year | ~$60 (Basic, $5/mo billed annually) | $3 |
| Three years | ~$180 | $3 |
| Dynamic codes included | 3 (static or dynamic) | 1 per $3 purchase |
| Free plan | 14-day trial only | None; the free option is our static generator |
| If you stop paying | Scanova's own page says dynamic codes stop when the subscription ends; we read that part as a summary, so confirm it on their page. | Nothing to stop. Your code is yours. |
Source: the service's own pricing page, read on October 30, 2026.
When is Scanova the better choice?
Scanova offers a trial, not a free plan (14-day trial only). If you want to pay nothing, a free static code or another service's free tier is the way to do it. If you only need one code to last for years, a one-time payment avoids a yearly bill.
Paid plans from services like Scanova generally add things we do not offer: colored or logo designs, detailed analytics, bulk creation, team accounts, and support. If you need those, a subscription can be fair value.
- You need styled QR codes with colors or a logo.
- You need to create dozens or hundreds of codes, or work with a team.
- You need detailed scan analytics beyond a simple count.
When does a $3 one-time code fit better?
ThreeDollarQRCode is for one code that has to keep working and might need its destination changed later: a sign, a menu, a flyer, a package, a van. You pay $3 once, get your code and a private edit link by email, and never get a renewal notice.
There is no account to create and no plan to cancel. What you give up compared with Scanova is design options and analytics beyond a scan count. Your code is a plain black-and-white code.
- You print something that has to last, and you want to avoid a yearly bill.
- You only need one or a few codes.
- You want to change the destination later without reprinting.
Can I move my Scanova codes to ThreeDollarQRCode?
Not for codes that are already printed. A printed Scanova code points to a short address that only Scanova controls, and nobody else can redirect it.
What you can do is make a new ThreeDollarQRCode code for new prints, and let the old Scanova code run until you replace it. Check what Scanova does to a code when a plan ends before you decide when to switch.
Questions
How much does Scanova cost per year?
On October 30, 2026, Scanova's cheapest paid plan with dynamic codes was Basic, $5/mo billed annually, about ~$60 a year. Check Scanova's pricing page, since prices change.
Does Scanova have a free plan?
What we found: 14-day trial only. Details change, so confirm on Scanova's own page.
What happens to my Scanova QR codes if I stop paying?
Scanova's own page says dynamic codes stop when the subscription ends; we read that part as a summary, so confirm it on their page.
Is there a one-time payment alternative to Scanova?
Yes. ThreeDollarQRCode charges $3 once per code, with no subscription. It is a plain dynamic code with a private edit link and a scan count, and it does not offer designs or team features.
Can I edit a ThreeDollarQRCode code after I print it?
Yes. Your private edit link lets you change the address the code opens, and the printed code stays the same.
Get a dynamic QR code for $3
Pay once. Pick the page your code opens, print it wherever you need it, and change the page whenever you like.