How do I recognize a good QR code provider?

Our answer: You recognize a good QR code provider by the fact that they answer twelve simple questions without fine print. We have aligned Same-QR with this exact list. Save it and go through it with every provider you consider.

Validity

• Does a trial expire, and what happens to the code afterwards?
• What happens after cancellation or switching to a smaller plan?
• Is the address of a deleted code reassigned?

Scanning

• Do scanners see ads, an intermediate page, or a third-party logo?
• Is there a scan limit, and what happens when it is reached?
• Does the code still redirect in the event of a provider outage?

Contract

• Can I cancel monthly, even without logging in?
• Do price increases also apply to ongoing plans?

Data

• Who operates the service, where are the servers located, which service providers are involved?
• Does the scan page use cookies or load content from third parties?

Work

• Do I get print files as vectors and in CMYK?
• Can I change the destination myself and undo a change?

How to use the list

Do not just read the provider's website, but try it out. Create a test code, scan it with a phone that is not yours, immediately and after a week. Search the terms and conditions for "trial", "renewal" and "cancellation". And ask yourself with every answer: What happens to my printed code if "no" is stated here?

What is not on the list

Design templates, colors and logos. They are pleasant, but not a quality feature. A provider with pretty templates that switches off the code after 14 days is not a good provider.

Same-QR's answers in brief

No trial, pause instead of delete, addresses never reassigned. No third-party ads, unlimited scans in paid plans, destination also on Cloudflare. Cancel monthly without registration, price changes only for new bookings. Operated in Innsbruck, scan pages without cookies. SVG and PDF in CMYK, destination history with one click back.

Conclusion

Twelve questions, five areas: validity, scanning, contract, data, work. A good provider answers all openly on their website, without you having to ask.

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