Graklink vs Hovercode
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Does Hovercode’s free plan really never expire?
For the first three QR codes, yes, and they mean it. Hovercode’s pricing page says so directly: “Your first 3 QR codes will never expire, regardless of when you create them.” No ads, no credit card, unlimited scans. The promise holds exactly as long as you stay at three QR codes. QR code number four needs an active Hovercode Pro subscription to exist, and Hovercode’s own FAQ says those extra QR codes “will expire if your subscription is cancelled.” Graklink runs the other way: every QR code you buy, first or fortieth, is a one-time purchase, and none of them need a subscription to keep working.
What the free plan includes
Hovercode offers three dynamic QR codes with unlimited scans and destination editing. A menu, contact card and opening-hours sign may fit within that allowance. You can keep using the free plan while those three QR codes cover your needs.
Graklink has no limit of three QR codes on one-time purchases. Each additional QR code comes with unlimited scans, destination edits and basic counts.
The catch: QR code four needs a live subscription
A menu, hiring flyer, loyalty signup, review sign and seasonal poster would require five separate QR codes if each needs its own destination or count. Hovercode Pro provides capacity beyond the first three for $12 monthly or $120 annually. Its FAQ says QR codes beyond the first three become inactive after cancellation and custom-domain QR codes stop working. Resubscribing reactivates them.
What it costs past QR code three
| Hovercode | Graklink | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 3 dynamic QR codes total, unlimited scans, never expire | Static QR code, unlimited scans, no account |
| 4th QR code and beyond | Requires Pro, $12/mo ($120/yr paid annually) | $7.99 each |
| Cancel the subscription | QR codes past the first three go inactive; custom-domain QR codes stop working | No subscription required |
| 10 QR codes, total cost | Pro subscription, ongoing: $120 to $144/yr | One-time purchases, nothing recurring |
| QR code stops if you miss a renewal | Yes, for every QR code past the first three | No billing expiry |
The useful comparison starts with the fourth QR code. You may need just one more destination, or you may want the larger bundle included in Pro.
How Graklink compares
- Free static QR code: unlimited scans, forever, no account. Suitable when you can maintain the encoded page address.
- Dynamic QR code: no cap on how many you buy, and no subscription keeps any of them alive.
Not sure you need dynamic at all yet? Start here: static vs dynamic QR codes.
The math past QR code three
Hovercode Pro costs $120 annually, or $144 across twelve monthly payments, and includes 100-QR code capacity. The lower cost depends on which features and quantity you use.
When Hovercode’s free plan is the right call
If three dynamic QR codes and the included reporting cover the job, Hovercode’s free tier may be enough. If you need a fourth, compare Pro’s larger bundle with buying just the extra Graklink QR code.
Common questions
Is Hovercode's free plan really free forever?
Yes. Hovercode’s first three dynamic QR codes have unlimited scans and do not require a subscription. Its paid and custom-domain QR codes have different cancellation conditions.
What happens to a Hovercode QR code beyond the first three?
It needs an active Pro subscription to exist at all. Hovercode's free plan caps out at 3 dynamic QR codes total, so creating a fourth requires Pro at $12 a month. Their own FAQ says QR codes 'beyond your first 3... will expire if your subscription is cancelled.'
What happens if I cancel a Hovercode Pro subscription?
Per Hovercode's FAQ, you're downgraded to the free plan: your first 3 QR codes stay active, but any additional QR codes 'become inactive but won't be deleted,' and any QR code using a custom domain 'will stop working.' Resubscribing reactivates everything automatically.
Does Graklink cap how many dynamic QR codes I can own?
No. Each Graklink dynamic QR code is a one-time purchase, and none of them need an ongoing subscription to stay active. Own three QR codes or three hundred, none of them expire.
Is Hovercode or Graklink cheaper if you need more than three QR codes?
Hovercode Pro costs $120 annually or $12 monthly and includes capacity for 100 QR codes plus other features. Graklink is bought per QR code, with no subscription. Compare the bundle if you also need reporting or a custom domain.
Sources and verification dates
Source links, check dates and available archived copies are listed below.
- Hovercode pricing and FAQ
Checked September 15, 2026. Archived copy
Free plan: 3 dynamic QR codes total, unlimited scans, never expire. Pro: $12/month or $120/year paid annually, 100 dynamic codes total, 1 custom domain. Direct quotes: 'Your first 3 QR codes will never expire, regardless of when you create them... If you subscribe and create additional QR codes (beyond your first 3), those extra codes will expire if your subscription is cancelled.' On cancellation, codes past the first three 'become inactive but won't be deleted,' custom-domain codes 'will stop working,' content reactivates automatically on resubscribe. Verified 2026-07-13.
The linked archive is an earlier snapshot; the live page was checked again on September 15, 2026.
- Graklink terms
Checked September 15, 2026.
Purchased products, subscription cancellation, trial conditions and service continuity.
Graklink’s published product information.