goQR.me vs QRBTF (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, goQR.me grades higher than QRBTF: 3.0 against 2.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
goQR.me grades higher on value for money and ease of use. They get the same grade on the free plan, 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
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 QRBTF if
- Fits if you want a QR code that looks like a picture
- Works for designers who print the code once and do not need to edit it
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you need to change a code later, as there are no dynamic codes
- Skip it if you want scan counts, as no analytics are listed
- Watch out: AI codes are not guaranteed to scan, and the site says to test them
- Tight if you want many AI codes: 10 in the trial, and Pro is rate limited at $20 a month
How we grade them
| 3.0GPAgoQR.meVery good | 2.6GPAQRBTFGood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | BParametric styles are free and open source. AI generation is $20 a month, the top of what this category charges. |
| Free plan and trial | AFree outright for static codes, with commercial use allowed. No cap is stated for the API. | AParametric codes are free forever with SVG export and no sign-in. The AI trial is 10 codes in total, not renewing. |
| 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. | CParametric and AI styled codes, with a Discord bot. No dynamic codes or scan analytics on the pages read. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record. A web tool with nothing to set up: type, pick a format, download. | CNo store rating on record. AI codes need sign-in and testing to check they scan. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, plus an API for developers. No integrations are listed. | CWeb only, plus a Discord bot for generating AI codes. No apps or API are listed. |
| Best for | free static QR codes and a free API | styled and AI-made QR code art |
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 QRBTF. 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. QRBTF starts at $20 a month and scores 2.0.
goQR.me scores higher and starts $14.41 a month lower. Of the other QR code generators on the chart, 1 scores higher than goQR.me for less, and 11 score higher than QRBTF 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
- QRBTF is open source, according to its own site.
- goQR.me also covers reports.
- QRBTF also covers image generation.
At a glance
| goQR.me | QRBTF | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | €60 net per year (QR-Server Starter) | $20 per month (AI QR Code Pro) |
| 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. | Parametric QR codes are free forever and open source; AI QR codes include a trial of 10 generations. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of QR-Server | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Foundata GmbH | Latent Cat |
| Price read from | manage.qrserver.com | qrbtf.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 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.
QRBTF
- AI generation needs sign-in, and the trial covers 10 codes in total.
- Unlimited AI generation on Pro is rate limited.
- The pages read show no dynamic codes or scan analytics; codes are made as finished images.
- AI-styled codes are not guaranteed to scan; the site recommends testing them.
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.
QRBTF
- Generative AI QR codes
- Turns a text prompt into an image with a working QR code woven into it, with controls for strength, size, padding and error correction.
- Control over scannability
- The page explains the trade-off: higher control strength makes codes easier to scan but looks more like a QR code, and it recommends a strength of 1.0 to 1.3.
- Parametric styles
- A free mode that draws QR codes in many visual styles without a server and exports SVG.
- Discord bot
- Pro subscribers can generate AI codes through a Discord bot.
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.
QRBTF
Parametric QR Code (Free)$0
Various styles generated in the browser with no backend, SVG export, open source.
AI QR Code Trial$0
10 AI QR codes with fast generation after signing in. Not a renewing allowance.
AI QR Code Pro$20
per month
Fast generation, unlimited generation with a rate limit, generation through a Discord bot, and community and email support.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, goQR.me or QRBTF?
As of Nov 12, 2026, goQR.me is cheaper to start with: about $5.59 a month, against $20 a month for QRBTF. goQR.me starts at €60 net per year (QR-Server Starter), and QRBTF starts at $20 per month (AI QR Code Pro).
Which has a free plan, goQR.me or QRBTF?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both goQR.me and QRBTF 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.