goQR.me vs QR Code Generator PRO (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, goQR.me grades higher than QR Code Generator PRO: 3.0 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
goQR.me grades higher on value for money, the free plan and ease of use. They get the same grade on features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
goQR.me
Free QR code generator and API, with a paid editable-code service
QR Code Generator PRO
Editable, trackable QR codes with hosted landing pages, from Bitly
Which one is for you
Pick goQR.me if
- Fits if you want a static code and never need to change it
- Works for developers who want a free QR image API
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you need to change a printed code, as the free codes are static
- Pricey if you want dynamic codes: QR-Server Starter allows only 1, for €60 net a year
- Watch out: QR-Server prices are net of tax in euros, on 3 or 12 month contracts
- Watch out: custom short domains and bulk import are only on the Agency plan, €588 a year
Pick QR Code Generator PRO if
- Fits if you need a couple of editable codes for print with a phone landing page behind them
- Works for small teams that want codes sorted into folders, with separate logins
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you start on Starter, which allows only 2 dynamic codes and 10,000 tracked scans
- Pricey if you need more codes or the API, as Advanced ($18.99) and Professional ($49.99) are billed yearly only
- Watch out: cancelling takes an email at least 30 days before the term ends, and you can only downgrade after the first term
- Skip it if you want your codes feeding other apps, as the listing names no integrations
- Watch out: free static codes download as JPG only, and listed prices exclude VAT
How we grade them
| 3.0GPAgoQR.meVery good | 2.0GPAQR Code Generator PROFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AThe generator and the API are free, with no request limit stated. The paid QR-Server Starter is €60 net a year, about €5 a month, with Professional at €210. | CStarter is $9.99 a month billed yearly ($19.99 monthly), near this category's middle of $9, but it buys 2 dynamic codes and 10,000 scans. Fifty codes means Advanced at $18.99, billed yearly only, about twice the middle. |
| Free plan and trial | AFree outright for static codes, with commercial use allowed. No cap is stated for the API. | CEight static code types are free on the homepage with no account and never expire, but as JPG only, with no logo, editing or tracking. A 14-day trial of the paid features needs no card. |
| Features | CStatic codes in PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, EPS and PDF with colour and error-correction options. Editable codes and scan statistics need a QR-Server plan. | CDynamic codes in 22 types, hosted landing pages, scan stats by place, time and system, logos, folders, team logins, custom short links and CSV bulk creation. The gaps: no integrations on record, and the API only makes static codes. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record. A web tool with nothing to set up: type, pick a format, download. | CNo rating on record. Free static codes need nothing, but dynamic codes mean an account, landing pages to fill in and plan limits to watch. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, plus an API for developers. No integrations are listed. | CWeb only, with no apps and no integrations on record. The API on Advanced and Professional generates static codes inside your own app. |
| Best for | free static QR codes and a free API | a few editable codes with hosted landing pages |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: goQR.me and QR Code Generator PRO. How we grade
Price against what you get
goQR.me starts at about $5.59 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. QR Code Generator PRO starts at $9.99 a month and scores 2.0.
goQR.me scores higher and starts $4.40 a month lower. Of the other QR code generators on the chart, 1 scores higher than goQR.me for less, and 7 score higher than QR Code Generator PRO for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- goQR.me also covers reports.
At a glance
| goQR.me | QR Code Generator PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | €60 net per year (QR-Server Starter) | $9.99 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | The goQR.me generator and the QR code API are free, with commercial use allowed and no request limit stated for the API. | Static codes for websites, vCards, text, email, SMS, Wi-Fi, Twitter and Bitcoin are free and never expire, but cannot be edited or tracked. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of QR-Server | 14-day free trial of the paid features, no credit card needed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Foundata GmbH | Bitly Europe GmbH |
| Price read from | manage.qrserver.com | qr-code-generator.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 |
Worth knowing
goQR.me
- The free generator makes static codes only; changing a code's target after printing needs a QR-Server plan.
- QR-Server prices are in euros and shown net of tax, and contracts run three or twelve months.
- Starter allows 1 dynamic code; custom short domains and bulk import are limited to the Agency plan.
- The free site shows an ad for a print-on-demand shop beside the code.
QR Code Generator PRO
- Starter allows only 2 dynamic codes and 10,000 scans; Advanced and Professional are billed yearly only.
- Cancelling takes an email at least 30 days before the billing period ends, and a plan can only be downgraded after its first term.
- Free static codes download as JPG only; PNG, SVG and EPS need an account.
- Listed prices exclude VAT.
Key features
goQR.me
- Free static QR codes
- Codes for URLs, text, phone numbers, SMS, email, vCard contacts, locations, calendar events and WiFi logins are generated in the browser and can be downloaded without signing up.
- Print formats
- Downloads come as PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, EPS or PDF, with a choice of size, border, colors and error-correction level.
- QR code API
- A web API at api.qrserver.com creates and reads QR codes; the documentation says there is no request limit, though abusive requests can be rejected.
- Dynamic codes on QR-Server
- The paid QR-Server service lets you change a code's target URL after printing and sends one code to different app stores by operating system.
- Scan statistics
- QR-Server plans report scans over time, browser and operating system, visitor location, time of day and day of week.
QR Code Generator PRO
- Dynamic QR codes
- Change a code's link or content after printing, fix typos and add links without reprinting. Editing needs a paid plan or the trial.
- 22 code types and landing pages
- Code types for documents, feedback, booking and more, several of which come with a hosted landing page built for phones, so no website is needed.
- Scan statistics
- Counts scans by location, time and operating system, and exports the data to CSV reports.
- Design and organization
- Add a logo, brand colors and call-to-action frames, download in JPG, PNG, SVG or EPS, and sort codes into labels and folders.
- Team logins and custom short links
- Add team members with their own logins and permissions, customize the short URL, or use your own domain.
- Bulk creation and API
- Advanced and Professional create batches of codes from a CSV file, and include monthly API requests for generating static codes in your own app.
Plans
goQR.me
goQR.me generator and API$0
Static QR codes with PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, EPS and PDF download, color and error-correction options, and a web API. Ads shown on the site.
QR-Server Starter€60
net per year (€23.70 net billed quarterly)
1 dynamic QR code, unlimited static codes and scans, scan statistics, 1 team member and email support.
QR-Server Professional€210
net per year (€57 net billed quarterly)
50 dynamic codes, 3 team members and API access, with the same statistics as Starter.
QR-Server Agency€588
net per year (€165 net billed quarterly)
Unlimited dynamic codes, 10 team members, bulk CSV import, 3 custom short-URL domains, white-label scan pages and phone support.
QR Code Generator PRO
Free static codes$0
Eight static code types made on the homepage, downloaded as JPG. No editing, tracking or logo.
Starter$9.99
per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly)
One user, 2 dynamic codes and 10,000 tracked scans.
Advanced$18.99
per month, billed annually only
Two users, 50 dynamic codes, unlimited scans, bulk creation of 100 codes from a CSV file and 3,000 API requests a month.
Professional$49.99
per month, billed annually only
Five users, 250 dynamic codes, unlimited scans, bulk creation of 500 codes, 10,000 API requests a month and premium support.
EnterpriseCustom
More codes, white labeling, API access and add-ons, priced by sales.
Ways to pay less
goQR.me
No public discounts listed.
QR Code Generator PRO
- Annual discount
Half price on Starter with yearly billing
Starter costs $9.99 a month billed yearly against $19.99 billed monthly, a saving of 50%.
- Nonprofit
Discounts for nonprofits and schools
The pricing FAQ says nonprofit and educational organizations can get a discount by contacting the company; no amount is given.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, goQR.me or QR Code Generator PRO?
As of Nov 12, 2026, goQR.me is cheaper to start with: about $5.59 a month, against $9.99 a month for QR Code Generator PRO. goQR.me starts at €60 net per year (QR-Server Starter), and QR Code Generator PRO starts at $9.99 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, goQR.me or QR Code Generator PRO?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both goQR.me and QR Code Generator PRO have a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.