goQR.me vs QRStuff (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, goQR.me grades higher than QRStuff: 3.0 against 2.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
goQR.me grades higher on value for money, the free plan and ease of use. QRStuff grades higher 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
QRStuff
QR code generator with free static codes and paid dynamic codes
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 QRStuff if
- Fits if you need a few static codes with no cost
- Works for a business that wants dynamic codes with scan locations
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you are staying free: 50 scans a month and dynamic codes that last 30 days
- Pricey if you want styling and logos, which start on Full Suite at $270 a year
- Watch out: SSO, roles and white label are Enterprise at $2,700 a year
- Watch out: the page names an Agency plan at $990 a year that the plan cards do not show
How we grade them
| 3.0GPAgoQR.meVery good | 2.4GPAQRStuffFair | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | CLite Suite is $100 a year ($10 monthly), Full Suite $270. The styling and logos are on Full, above the $20 dearer-quarter line when taken monthly. |
| Free plan and trial | AFree outright for static codes, with commercial use allowed. No cap is stated for the API. | CFree Suite gives 5 static codes, 10 dynamic codes that last 30 days and 50 scans a month. Static codes never expire. |
| 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. | BStatic and dynamic codes, analytics, many data types, short links, bulk creation and an API. The gaps are plan limits, not missing parts. |
| 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. A web app with suites, codes and data types to choose between. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, plus an API for developers. No integrations are listed. | BWeb only, with Zapier, Make, Slack, Google Analytics and Canva links and an API. |
| Best for | free static QR codes and a free API | static codes free and dynamic ones on a paid suite |
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 QRStuff. 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. QRStuff starts at $8.33 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7.
QRStuff scores higher, and starts $2.74 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other QR code generators on the chart, 1 scores higher than goQR.me for less, and 1 scores higher than QRStuff 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
- QRStuff also covers digital business card.
At a glance
| goQR.me | QRStuff | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | €60 net per year (QR-Server Starter) | $100 per year (Lite Suite, $10 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. | Free Suite: 5 static codes, 10 dynamic codes that expire after 30 days, 50 scans per month, 20 short links and email support. Static codes never expire. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of QR-Server | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Foundata GmbH | QRStuff |
| Price read from | manage.qrserver.com | qrstuff.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.
QRStuff
- Dynamic codes on the Free Suite last 30 days, and scans are capped at 50 a month.
- Styling, logos, SVG and PDF downloads, bulk creation and the API need Full Suite at $270 per year.
- SSO, role-based access and white label are limited to Enterprise at $2,700 per year.
- The pricing page also names an Agency plan at $990 per year ($99 billed monthly), but its price does not appear on the plan cards.
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.
QRStuff
- Static and dynamic codes
- Static codes encode the content directly and never expire. Dynamic codes point to a short link so the destination can be changed after printing.
- Scan analytics
- Paid plans report scans by location, device type and time, with email reports on Full Suite and above.
- Many data types
- Supports URLs, text, WiFi, vCard contacts, social profiles, payments links, forms and file types such as PDF, images, audio and video on the higher plans.
- Styling and downloads
- Full Suite adds colors, gradients, logos, frames and templates, plus SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF exports for print.
- Bulk creation and API
- Full Suite can create up to 500 codes in one batch and includes 10,000 API requests a month; Enterprise lifts both limits.
- Short links and landing pages
- Plans include a quota of live short links, and higher tiers add custom short domains, link pages and customizable landing pages.
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.
QRStuff
Free Suite$0
5 static codes, 10 dynamic codes that last 30 days, 50 scans per month and a limited set of data types.
Lite Suite$100
per year ($10 billed monthly)
Unlimited static codes, 50 dynamic codes, 200 scans per month, 100 short links, dashboard access and scan location, device and time analytics. No styling options.
Full Suite$270
per year ($25 billed monthly)
250 dynamic codes, unlimited scans, styling and logos, SVG and PDF downloads, bulk creation up to 500, custom short domain, 10,000 API requests a month.
Enterprise$2,700
per year, 10 seats ($250 billed monthly)
2,500 dynamic codes, unlimited bulk creation and API requests, 10 seats, SSO, role-based access, white label and a service level agreement.
Ways to pay less
goQR.me
No public discounts listed.
QRStuff
- Annual discount
Yearly billing saves money
The pricing page has a Save 20% on Yearly toggle; Lite Suite is $100 a year against $10 a month, and Full Suite $270 against $25.
- Nonprofit
Discounted pricing for non-profits
The pricing FAQ says non-profit organizations can ask support about discounted pricing; no amount is stated.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, goQR.me or QRStuff?
As of Nov 12, 2026, goQR.me is cheaper to start with: about $5.59 a month, against $8.33 a month when paid by the year for QRStuff. goQR.me starts at €60 net per year (QR-Server Starter), and QRStuff starts at $100 per year (Lite Suite, $10 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, goQR.me or QRStuff?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both goQR.me and QRStuff 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.