QR Code Generator PRO vs Unitag (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, QR Code Generator PRO grades higher than Unitag: 2.0 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
QR Code Generator PRO grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
QR Code Generator PRO
Editable, trackable QR codes with hosted landing pages, from Bitly
Unitag
Dynamic QR code platform with GS1 Digital Link, for enterprise teams
Which one is for you
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
Pick Unitag if
- Fits if you must put GS1 Digital Link on product packaging
- Works for a company that needs roles and campaigns on its codes
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you are small: Silver is $29 a month, excluding VAT, with 2 weeks of analytics
- Skip it if you want a free plan, as the trial length is not stated
- Watch out: custom domains cost $9.04 a month each, and extra users $4.79 or $8.29
- Watch out: the GS1 resolver and the REST API are charged on top, from £12 a month
How we grade them
| 2.0GPAQR Code Generator PROFair | 1.6GPAUnitagWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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. | DSilver is $29 a month, Gold $59 and Platinum $119, excluding VAT, against a category middle of $10. A custom domain is $9.04 a month more from Gold. |
| Free plan and trial | 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. | DFree trial on Silver, Gold and Platinum, but its length is not stated and no free plan exists. |
| Features | 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. | CDynamic codes, analytics and reports, GS1 Digital Link and vCard Pro. The GS1 resolver and the REST API are priced separately from £12 a month. |
| Ease of use | 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. | CNo store rating on record. A web app with batches, campaigns and roles to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, with no apps and no integrations on record. The API on Advanced and Professional generates static codes inside your own app. | CWeb only, with a separately priced REST API. No integrations are listed. |
| Best for | a few editable codes with hosted landing pages | dynamic QR codes for a company, with GS1 links |
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: QR Code Generator PRO and Unitag. How we grade
Price against what you get
QR Code Generator PRO starts at $9.99 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Unitag starts at $29 a month and scores 2.0.
They score the same, and QR Code Generator PRO starts $19.01 a month lower. Of the other QR code generators on the chart, 7 score higher than QR Code Generator PRO for less, and 13 score higher than Unitag 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
- Unitag also covers reports and digital business card.
At a glance
| QR Code Generator PRO | Unitag | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $9.99 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly) | $29 per month, billed monthly (Silver; yearly billing is 10% cheaper) |
| Free plan | Static codes for websites, vCards, text, email, SMS, Wi-Fi, Twitter and Bitcoin are free and never expire, but cannot be edited or tracked. | None |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of the paid features, no credit card needed | Free trial on Silver, Gold and Platinum; length not stated on the pricing page |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Bitly Europe GmbH | Unitag |
| Price read from | qr-code-generator.com | unitag.io |
| Checked | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
Unitag
- There is no free plan; Silver, Gold and Platinum come with a free trial of unstated length.
- Custom domains cost an extra $9.04 a month per domain from Gold, and SSO is quoted separately on Platinum.
- Extra users cost $4.79 or $8.29 a month depending on tier, and vCard Pro is priced per seat.
- The GS1 Digital Link resolver and the REST API are priced separately from £12 a month, outside the plans above.
Key features
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.
Unitag
- Dynamic QR codes
- Codes can be re-pointed after printing, with unlimited codes and no per-scan fees on every plan.
- Scan analytics and reports
- Built-in analytics with history from 2 weeks to unlimited by tier, plus spreadsheet reports, scan filters by language, device and country, and AI reporting on higher tiers.
- GS1 Digital Link
- Serialized GTIN-based codes with a GS1-conformant resolver, which the vendor says it is certified for, for packaging and Digital Product Passports.
- vCard Pro business cards
- Digital business cards on a per-seat price, with view, save and link-click analytics.
- Team controls
- Roles, sub-organizations and SSO (SAML2, OpenID) on upper tiers, with EU hosting and GDPR compliance.
Plans
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.
Unitag
Silver$29
per month, billed monthly (yearly is 10% less)
Unlimited codes and scans, 2 weeks of analytics history, batches of 25, 100 MB storage. Prices exclude VAT.
Gold$59
per month, billed monthly (yearly is 10% less)
1 year of data history, campaign management, scan filters, batches of 150, 300 MB storage, custom domain as a paid add-on.
Platinum$119
per month, billed monthly (yearly is 10% less)
3 years of history, batches of 8,000, 1 GB storage, roles, sub-organizations and 200 bundled GTINs. The page marks it most popular.
Diamond$5,605
per year and up, custom contract
Unlimited history, batches of 15,000, 5 GB storage, SSO, 5 seats, a domain name and dedicated customer success. Sold through sales.
Ways to pay less
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.
Unitag
- Annual discount
10% off with yearly billing
The plans page has a Monthly or Yearly switch, with yearly marked as 10% cheaper.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, QR Code Generator PRO or Unitag?
As of Nov 12, 2026, QR Code Generator PRO is cheaper to start with: $9.99 a month, against $29 a month for Unitag. QR Code Generator PRO starts at $9.99 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly), and Unitag starts at $29 per month, billed monthly (Silver; yearly billing is 10% cheaper).
Which has a free plan, QR Code Generator PRO or Unitag?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only QR Code Generator PRO has a free plan. Unitag does not, though it has a free trial.
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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.