Cheapest QR code generator: the introductory prices of nine providers
What this is about
Comparing prices for QR codes: considering three things together. The amount, the number of QR codes, and the duration assumed for this amount. Individually, each of the three numbers can be misleading.
Nine providers side by side
| Provider | Paid entry plan | Free tier | Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same-QR | €7.90 excl. VAT / month (100 QR codes) | 20 QR codes permanently, 1,000 scans a month | cancel monthly |
| QR Code Generator | €8 / month paid annually (€96 / year), €16 paid monthly | no permanently free plan, 14-day trial | Advanced and Professional only on an annual contract, 30 days’ notice |
| Bitly | $10 / month (Core), annual contract only ($120 / year) | 2 new QR codes per month, 5 short links | Core is annual only |
| QR TIGER | $7 / month (Regular) for 12 QR codes | 3 QR codes, 500 scans each | annual only from Advanced upwards |
| Flowcode | $25 / month (Pro Plus), on an annual contract | up to 2 QR codes | annual contracts only |
| QRFY | €19 / month on 12 months (€228), €29 on 6, €39 on 3 months | 7-day trial, no credit card | no monthly payment, minimum term of three months |
| qr1.at | €5 / month (Starter) for 5 QR codes | 15-day trial | no monthly payment, minimum term of three months, 20 percent cheaper annually |
| QRCodeChimp | $6.99 / month (Starter) paid annually, around 30 percent more per month | 10 QR codes, but 1,000 scans per month | annual prices advertised, around 30 percent more per month |
| ME-QR | $9.99 / month or $69 / year for ad-free QR codes | unlimited QR codes and scans, but ads before the destination | monthly or annually |
| QRCode Monkey | no dynamic QR codes on offer | unlimited static QR codes, with logo, as PNG, SVG, PDF and EPS | not applicable |
What the table does not show
The QR codes themselves are technically equal everywhere — a QR code from provider A does not scan better than one from provider B. Differences arise from the conditions, and these are rarely on the price page, but in the fine print: cancellation terms, scan limits, and what happens to existing QR codes after the end.
Our plans
| Plan | Price | Dynamic QR codes | Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 0 € | 20 | none, no credit card |
| Marketing Starter | €7.90 excl. VAT / month | 100 | cancel monthly |
| Marketing Pro | €19.90 excl. VAT / month | 500 | cancel monthly |
| Marketing Expert | €49.90 excl. VAT / month | 2,000 | cancel monthly |
Our starting point is €0 per month for 20 QR codes. For 100 QR codes, it's €7.90 excl. VAT per month. Where other providers become cheaper at very large quantities, it's listed in the table — this includes honesty, otherwise the comparison doesn't hold.
For a fair comparison, the other side must also be considered: Same-QR does not offer team rights for multiple users or a custom short-link domain. Those who need these features are better served by larger providers, while those who need their own QR code reliably and without limits are better served by us.
Frequently asked questions
The 20 QR codes of the free plan remain and are scannable. In addition, with every provider of dynamic QR codes: the redirection runs at the provider's end, without access, the QR codes lead to nothing. For signs that hang for decades, a static QR code is the safer choice.
On every paid plan, yes. The free plan includes 1,000 scans a month; beyond that the QR codes keep working, with a short notice before the destination, but after 7 days above the limit they show only a notice until the end of the month. A scan is a redirect and costs fractions of a cent. A cap would be a sales barrier, not a technical requirement. Automated bulk retrieval is excluded, which does not generate real scans.
In the paid plans unlimited. In the free plan twice per QR code. The number of QR codes and all other features follow the plan you booked, during the trial as well.
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