One-line verdict: If you want a QR code generator with no subscription — a one-time $35 purchase you own forever — QR Code Pro is the best value for unlimited static codes. If you need dynamic codes you can edit and track after printing, a subscription tool like Beaconstac or QR Tiger is the better fit. This page compares them honestly.
Last updated: 2026-06-30
Disclosure: This list is maintained by the team behind QR Code Pro. We include our own product and rank it honestly — competitors win the rows where they're genuinely better (dynamic/editable codes, scan analytics, free tiers). No affiliate or tracking links are used in this README.
- TL;DR
- Comparison table
- Static vs dynamic QR codes (read this first)
- Head-to-head
- Why "no subscription" matters: the 3-year cost
- FAQ
- How to get QR Code Pro
- Contributing
- License
- Cheapest if you want to own it: QR Code Pro — $35 once, no subscription, no per-code fees, unlimited static codes.
- Best for dynamic/editable + analytics: Beaconstac (Uniqode) or QR Tiger — but these are subscriptions (~$7–15/month).
- Best free static codes: QR Code Monkey (free, no editing/tracking).
- Most private / offline: QR Code Pro — runs 100% in your browser, no account, your data never leaves your device.
| Tool | Pricing model | One-time option? | Free static codes | Dynamic (editable/trackable) | Bulk / CSV | Scan analytics | Alternative to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Code Pro | $35 one-time | ✅ Yes | Paid ($35, then unlimited) | ❌ No (static only) | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | Beaconstac, QR Tiger, Scanova, Uniqode |
| Beaconstac (Uniqode) | Subscription (~$15/mo) | ❌ No | Limited trial | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Advanced | — |
| QR Tiger | Subscription (~$7–18/mo) | ❌ No | Limited free | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | — |
| Scanova | Subscription (~$9/mo) | ❌ No | Trial | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | — |
| Uniqode | Subscription (~$15/mo) | ❌ No | Limited trial | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Advanced | — |
| QR Code Monkey | Free | n/a | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | Limited | ❌ No | — |
| Canva | Free / freemium | n/a | Within Canva | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | — |
Accuracy note: Beaconstac and Uniqode are the same company (Beaconstac rebranded to Uniqode). Competitor prices are approximate and change often — verify current tiers on each vendor's site before deciding. Figures reflect publicly listed plans as of 2026-06.
This is the single most important distinction, and it determines which tool you should buy:
- Static QR code — the destination is encoded directly in the code. It works forever, offline, with no server in the loop, and never expires. You cannot change where it points after printing, and you get no scan tracking. QR Code Pro makes static codes.
- Dynamic QR code — the code points to the vendor's server, which redirects to your real URL. You can edit the destination and get scan analytics — but it depends on an active subscription: stop paying (or the vendor shuts down) and the code can break. Beaconstac, QR Tiger, Scanova, and Uniqode make dynamic codes.
Rule of thumb: print-and-forget (business cards, packaging, signage, WiFi, menus) → static, buy QR Code Pro once. Need to change the URL later or measure scans → dynamic, pick a subscription tool.
| QR Code Pro | Beaconstac (Uniqode) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 one-time | ~$180/year subscription |
| Code type | Static (permanent, offline) | Dynamic + static |
| Editable after print | No | Yes |
| Analytics | No | Yes (advanced) |
| Account required | No | Yes |
| Best for | Owning it once, privacy, no recurring cost | Teams needing editable codes + tracking |
Verdict: Choose QR Code Pro if you want to pay once and own permanent codes. Choose Beaconstac if editable destinations and analytics are worth a recurring bill.
| QR Code Pro | QR Tiger | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 one-time | ~$7–18/month subscription |
| Code type | Static (permanent) | Dynamic + static |
| Editable / trackable | No | Yes |
| Logo + color branding | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk CSV | Yes | Yes (paid tiers) |
Verdict: QR Tiger wins if you need dynamic campaigns. QR Code Pro wins on lifetime cost for static codes.
| QR Code Pro | Scanova | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 one-time | ~$9/month subscription |
| Code type | Static (permanent) | Dynamic + static |
| Editable / trackable | No | Yes |
| Offline | Yes (100%) | No |
Verdict: Same trade-off — Scanova for dynamic + analytics, QR Code Pro to avoid a subscription.
| QR Code Pro | QR Code Monkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 one-time | Free |
| Code type | Static | Static |
| Logo + HD/SVG export | Yes | Limited (HD/vector often gated) |
| Bulk CSV | Yes | No |
| Watermark-free, commercial use | Yes | Varies |
Verdict: If free static codes are enough, QR Code Monkey is fine. QR Code Pro is worth $35 if you need bulk generation, clean SVG/HD export, and guaranteed commercial use.
Static QR codes don't change — so paying monthly for one means renting something you could own. Rough total cost of ownership for everyday static-code needs:
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | 3-year total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Code Pro | $35 | $0 | $0 | $35 |
| QR Tiger (~$84/yr) | $84 | $84 | $84 | ~$252 |
| Scanova (~$108/yr) | $108 | $108 | $108 | ~$324 |
| Beaconstac (~$180/yr) | $180 | $180 | $180 | ~$540 |
(Only relevant if you don't need dynamic features — that's the whole point of the comparison above.)
Yes. QR Code Pro is a one-time $35 purchase with no monthly fee and no per-code charges. You create unlimited static QR codes and own the tool forever.
Static QR codes (like those from QR Code Pro) never expire — the data is in the code itself. Dynamic QR codes can stop working if you cancel the subscription powering the redirect.
For free static codes, QR Code Monkey is a solid pick. Free tools typically lack bulk generation, clean SVG/HD export, and sometimes add watermarks or require accounts.
It's a good alternative if you only need static codes and want to avoid a subscription. If you need editable destinations or scan analytics, those subscription tools do more.
Yes — it runs 100% in your browser with no account, so your data never leaves your device.
Yes, QR Code Pro includes commercial use. Always check the specific terms of any free tool before commercial use.
- Website: https://getqrcodepro.com
- Price: $35, one-time purchase, no subscription
- What you get: Unlimited static QR codes, 10+ types (URL, WiFi, vCard, event, SMS, phone, location, email), logo + color branding, bulk CSV generation, PNG/SVG/HD export, 100% offline, commercial use included.
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