goQR.me vs Qrafter (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, goQR.me and Qrafter share a 3.0 GPA, both have a free plan and their prices can't be set side by side, so the choice depends on which platforms you need.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
They get the same grade on all five counts.
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
Qrafter
QR code scanner and generator app for iPhone, iPad and Mac
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 Qrafter if
- Fits if you scan and make codes on an iPhone or a Mac
- Works for people who want a scanner that checks links before opening them
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use Android or Windows, as it is Apple only
- Not for you if you want dynamic codes or scan analytics, as none are listed
- Watch out: custom designs and encrypted codes need the Pro Pack, and the listing shows no billing periods for $3.99 and $24.99
- Pricey if you want the lifetime unlock, at $124.99
How we grade them
| 3.0GPAgoQR.meVery good | 3.0GPAQrafterVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | AScanning and creating are free, and the lifetime Pro unlock is $124.99, under a year of the $12 category middle subscription. |
| Free plan and trial | AFree outright for static codes, with commercial use allowed. No cap is stated for the API. | AThe vendor says creating codes has no expiry or limit on the free version, and the scanner is free too. |
| 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. | CScanner, generator, history, iCloud sync, Wi-Fi codes and a URL safety check. No dynamic codes or scan analytics are listed. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record. A web tool with nothing to set up: type, pick a format, download. | BNo rating on record, but it is an app you install and use with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, plus an API for developers. No integrations are listed. | CApple only: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro. No Android and no web app. |
| Best for | free static QR codes and a free API | scanning and making QR codes on Apple devices |
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 Qrafter. How we grade
Where they differ
- goQR.me also covers reports.
- Qrafter also covers passkeys and barcode scanning.
At a glance
| goQR.me | Qrafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | €60 net per year (QR-Server Starter) | $3.99 for the Pro Pack (billing basis not shown) |
| 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. | Free to download: scanning and creating QR codes and barcodes, per the vendor, with no expiry or limits on creation. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of QR-Server | None listed |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | Foundata GmbH | Kerem Erkan |
| Price read from | manage.qrserver.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 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.
Qrafter
- It runs only on Apple platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro (iPad version); there is no Android or web app.
- Pro features need the Pro Pack, as a subscription or one-time purchase, or the separate Qrafter Pro app.
- The App Store listing does not state billing periods for the $3.99 and $24.99 Pro Pack options.
- The vendor describes a scanner and generator app; no dynamic codes or scan analytics are listed.
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.
Qrafter
- Universal scanner
- Reads QR codes, Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417 and common barcodes, including from photos and several codes in one session.
- Code creation and design
- Generates codes and barcodes; custom colors, logos and styles are Pro features.
- History and iCloud sync
- Scans and created codes are organized in folders, stored locally or synced over iCloud, and can be locked with Face ID.
- Safety and privacy tools
- A URL safety check reveals where short links go, and Pro adds password-protected AES-encrypted codes and compression.
- Wi-Fi and passkey codes
- Scanning a Wi-Fi code connects automatically, and passkey sign-in QR codes are supported.
- Inventory mode
- Each scan can call a custom API endpoint for batch scanning in warehouses.
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.
Qrafter
Free$0
Scanner, code generator, history and URL safety check; Pro features are locked.
Pro Pack$3.99
in-app purchase; $3.99 and $24.99 listed, no period shown
Unlocks Pro features such as custom designs, encrypted and compressed codes and inventory mode, as a subscription or one-time purchase per the vendor.
Pro Pack - Lifetime$124.99
one-time
Lifetime unlock of the Pro features, as listed on the App Store.
Ways to pay less
goQR.me
No public discounts listed.
Qrafter
- Lifetime license
Lifetime Pro Pack
The App Store lists a lifetime Pro Pack in-app purchase at $124.99.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, goQR.me or Qrafter?
As of Nov 13, 2026, goQR.me starts at €60 net per year (QR-Server Starter), and Qrafter starts at $3.99 for the Pro Pack (billing basis not shown).
Which has a free plan, goQR.me or Qrafter?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both goQR.me and Qrafter have a free plan.
Which platforms do goQR.me and Qrafter run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only goQR.me lists a web app and only Qrafter lists macOS and iOS apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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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.