Hovercode vs QRCodeKIT (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Hovercode and QRCodeKIT share a 2.4 GPA, both have a free plan, and Hovercode starts cheaper, at $12 a month against $20 a month.
Checked Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 12, 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.
Hovercode
Dynamic QR codes and short links, with a free plan that never expires
QRCodeKIT
Dynamic QR code platform with a free plan and AI-assisted codes
Which one is for you
Pick Hovercode if
- Fits if you need a few editable codes and short links on your own domain without Hovercode branding
- Works for product makers preparing GS1 Digital Link codes for packaging
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you're staying free: 3 dynamic codes, 3 short links and 1 page in total, with 3 months of analytics
- Watch out: Pro's 100 codes are a lifetime total, so past that you delete old codes or upgrade
- Pricey if you need the API, bulk creation or team members, which start on Business at $39 a month
- Skip it if you might cancel, as only the first 3 codes, 3 links and 1 page stay active and custom-domain codes stop working
- Watch out: Zapier, Make, Shopify and Bubble are only listed as coming soon, and there's no Android app
Pick QRCodeKIT if
- Fits if you want codes you can edit and track
- Works for a small shop that can live on 2 free codes at first
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you are staying free: 2 dynamic codes and 100 scans each a month
- Watch out: codes made in the 7-day trial are deactivated if you do not buy or move to Free
- Pricey if you need more than 2 codes, as Starter is $20 a month, annual only
- Watch out: a custom domain starts on Pro at $50, and SSO is Enterprise
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAHovercodeFair | 2.4GPAQRCodeKITFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CPro is $12 a month, or $120 a year ($10 a month), at the dear end of this category, where the middle is $9, for 100 codes in total. The API, bulk creation and team members need Business at $39 a month. | CStarter is $20 a month billed annually, the top of the dearer quarter. Pro is $50 and Enterprise $150. |
| Free plan and trial | CFree for good with unlimited scans, logos and the form builder, but 3 dynamic codes, 3 short links and 1 multi-link page in total is a cap you will hit, and analytics keep 3 months. | CFree for 2 dynamic codes and 100 scans per code a month. A 7-day Pro trial needs no card. |
| Features | BDynamic codes and short links, multi-link pages, a form builder, GS1 Digital Link codes, analytics with GPS on Business, an API, webhooks and an MCP server. Nothing in the core job is missing; teams, bulk and the API sit on Business. | BDynamic codes, analytics, design tools, AI codes, GS1 Digital Link and Claude and ChatGPT connectors. Nothing in the core job is missing. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record. Codes, links and pages are set up in a web account, and Pro's code limit is a lifetime total you have to keep an eye on. | CNo store rating on record. A web app where you build codes and pages. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, an iPhone app and a Chrome extension, with Canva, Figma and Airtable, an MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor, and an API from Business. No Android or desktop app. | BWeb only, with Claude and ChatGPT connectors. No API is named on the pricing page. |
| Best for | a few editable codes and short links on your own domain | dynamic QR codes with scan analytics |
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: Hovercode and QRCodeKIT. How we grade
Price against what you get
Hovercode starts at $12 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. QRCodeKIT starts at $20 a month and scores 2.7.
They score the same, and Hovercode starts $8 a month lower. Of the other QR code generators on the chart, 1 scores higher than Hovercode for less, and 1 scores higher than QRCodeKIT 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
- Hovercode also covers forms.
- QRCodeKIT also covers reports and digital business card.
At a glance
| Hovercode | QRCodeKIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $12 per month, billed monthly (Pro) | $20 per month, always billed annually (Starter) |
| Free plan | Free forever: 3 dynamic codes, 3 short links and 1 multi-link page in total, unlimited scans, logos, the form builder and 3 months of basic analytics. | 2 dynamic QR codes, 100 scans per code per month, basic analytics and basic design. |
| Free trial | None listed | 7-day Pro trial on every new account, no card required: up to 100 codes with 100 scans each |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | Hovercode Ltd | QRCodeKIT |
| Price read from | hovercode.com | qrcodekit.com |
| Checked | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Hovercode
- Pro's 100 codes are a lifetime total, not a monthly allowance; Business and Business Plus limits reset monthly.
- Cancelling keeps only the first 3 codes, 3 links and 1 page active; codes on a custom domain stop working.
- API access, bulk creation and team members start on Business at $39 a month.
- Zapier, Make, Shopify and Bubble integrations are listed as coming soon.
QRCodeKIT
- Free plan codes are limited to 2 dynamic codes and 100 scans each per month.
- If the 7-day Pro trial ends without a purchase, the codes made during it are deactivated until you buy a plan or move to Free.
- A custom domain starts on Pro, and SSO is an Enterprise feature; subscriptions renew automatically.
- Prices include tax where it applies, and the Starter plan is sold with annual billing only.
Key features
Hovercode
- Dynamic codes and short links
- Change where a code or short link points after printing, add a logo and style it. Static codes are unlimited on every plan.
- Multi-link pages and forms
- Micro landing pages with several links, and a form builder that works on the free plan too.
- GS1 Digital Link codes
- Create GS1 Digital Link QR codes for product packaging on every plan, including the free one, with guides to GTIN numbers and GS1 company prefixes.
- Scan analytics
- Free shows total and unique scans. Paid plans add time, device, browser and estimated city and country, and Business adds GPS location on request.
- Teams, API and webhooks
- Business adds API access, bulk creation, CSV exports and up to 10 team members; Business Plus adds workspaces and webhooks.
- Integrations and AI agents
- Canva, Figma, Airtable and a Chrome extension, plus an MCP server and a Claude connector for managing codes by chatting.
QRCodeKIT
- Dynamic codes
- Print once and change where a code points later; a spreadsheet upload creates one dynamic code per row.
- Scan analytics
- Separates first visits from repeat ones and shows location and device, with exportable reports; webhooks pass scans to a CRM.
- Design tools
- Logo, colors and frames with a live scannability check, plus artistic codes and an invisible code that drops the white background.
- AI codes and AI menu
- Cleo, the vendor's AI, answers customers' questions after a scan, and an AI menu takes orders.
- Claude and ChatGPT connectors
- Codes can be created and managed from Claude, ChatGPT or any MCP client.
- GS1 Digital Link
- Supports GS1 Digital Link codes for product packaging, among 23 dynamic code types.
Plans
Hovercode
Free$0
3 dynamic codes and 3 short links in total, unlimited scans, logos and basic analytics with 3 months of history.
Pro$12
per month, billed monthly ($120 billed yearly)
100 dynamic codes and 100 short links in total, 1 custom domain, no Hovercode branding and advanced analytics with 12 months of history.
Business$39
per month, billed monthly ($390 billed yearly)
600 dynamic codes a month, 10 custom domains, API access, bulk creation, CSV exports, GPS tracking and up to 10 team members.
Business Plus$99
per month, billed monthly ($990 billed yearly)
2,000 dynamic codes a month, 50 custom domains, up to 25 team members, up to 10 workspaces and webhooks.
QRCodeKIT
Free$0
2 dynamic QR codes, 100 scans per code per month, basic analytics and basic design.
Starter$20
per month, always billed annually
100 dynamic codes, 10,000 scans per code per month, advanced analytics and design, page templates and bulk creation.
Pro$50
per month, billed annually ($65 billed monthly)
1,000 dynamic codes, unlimited scans, 10 team members, 1 custom domain and premium support.
Enterprise$150
per month, billed annually or monthly
5,000 dynamic codes, 50 team members, custom domains and SSO; the page also points to a demo for API and more volume.
Ways to pay less
Hovercode
- Annual discount
Two months free with yearly billing
Paying yearly costs 10 months' price for 12: Pro is $120 a year instead of $144, saving $24.
- Nonprofit
Discounts for nonprofits
The pricing FAQ says nonprofits can apply for a discount by getting in touch; no amount is given.
QRCodeKIT
- Nonprofit
40% off for NGOs and educators
The pricing page offers a 40% discount on a special plan for nonprofits and educational institutions, activated by contacting the vendor.
- Annual discount
Save 23% with yearly billing
The pricing page's yearly option is marked as saving 23% against monthly billing.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Hovercode or QRCodeKIT?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Hovercode is cheaper to start with: $12 a month, against $20 a month for QRCodeKIT. Hovercode starts at $12 per month, billed monthly (Pro), and QRCodeKIT starts at $20 per month, always billed annually (Starter).
Which has a free plan, Hovercode or QRCodeKIT?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both Hovercode and QRCodeKIT have a free plan.
Which platforms do Hovercode and QRCodeKIT run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Hovercode lists an iOS app and a browser extension. Both list a web app. 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.