QR.io vs QR.net (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, QR.net grades higher than QR.io: 2.4 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
QR.io grades higher on features. QR.net grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
QR.io
Unlimited dynamic QR codes for one flat monthly or yearly price
QR.net
Dynamic QR codes with scan statistics and short URLs
Which one is for you
Pick QR.io if
- Fits if you run many codes and want to stop counting them
- Works for an agency that needs bulk creation and an API
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you only need a few codes: every plan costs at least $39.99 a month
- Skip it if you want a free plan, as there is a 7-day trial only
- Watch out: the page does not say whether the 12-month plan renews automatically
- Watch out: there is only one tier, so you cannot pay less for less
Pick QR.net if
- Fits if you need one dynamic code for a menu or flyer
- Works for someone who only needs static codes
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you need many codes, as Starter has 1 and Advanced 10
- Watch out: prices are in euros including VAT, billed once a year
- Watch out: membership ends at the year's end unless renewed, and there is no cancellation period
- Watch out: the page does not say which plans include the API and logo
How we grade them
| 1.8GPAQR.ioWeak | 2.4GPAQR.netFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D$39.99 a month, or $350 for 12 months, which is about $29 a month. The category middle is $10 and the dearest tenth starts at $39.99. | BStarter is €1.65 a month and Advanced €6.75, inside the cheaper quarter of the $7.00 where QR tools start. Starter allows one code. |
| Free plan and trial | D7-day trial with every premium feature, and the pages read do not say whether a card is needed. No free plan. | BStatic QR codes are free, per the site's FAQ. Dynamic codes and tracking need a plan. |
| Features | BDynamic and static codes, landing pages, statistics, an API, bulk creation and 5 team members. Nothing in the listing is missing. | CDynamic codes with statistics and file storage. The Premium page does not say which plans have the API or logo features. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. A web app where you build the codes and landing pages. | CNo store rating is on record. You create and manage codes in the browser. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, with an API. No integrations or apps are named. | CWeb only, with no apps and no integrations listed. |
| Best for | unlimited dynamic QR codes at one price | dynamic QR codes with scan counts |
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.io and QR.net. How we grade
Price against what you get
QR.io starts at $39.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. QR.net starts at about $1.84 a month and scores 2.0.
QR.io scores higher, and starts $38.15 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other QR code generators on the chart, 8 score higher than QR.io for less, and 2 score higher than QR.net 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
- QR.io also covers reports.
At a glance
| QR.io | QR.net | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $39.99 per month, billed monthly ($350 for 12 months) | 1.65 € per month incl. VAT, billed annually |
| Free plan | None | Static QR codes can be created free of charge, according to the site's FAQ summary and page description. |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial with access to all premium features | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | QR.io | QR GmbH |
| Price read from | qr.io | qr.net |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
QR.io
- There is no free plan; after the 7-day trial every plan costs at least $39.99 a month.
- There is only one feature tier, so light users pay the same as heavy ones.
- The pricing page does not say whether the 12-month plan renews automatically.
- The site lists a 7-day money-back guarantee under both plans.
QR.net
- Prices are shown in euros including VAT, not in US dollars, and are billed once a year.
- The Starter plan allows just 1 QR code; the Advanced plan allows up to 10.
- Membership runs for one year and ends unless renewed; the page says there is no cancellation period.
- The Premium page does not say which tiers include the API and logo features.
Key features
QR.io
- Dynamic and static codes
- Both kinds can be created, and codes can be edited from the dashboard. The trial FAQ says static codes keep working after the trial ends.
- Custom landing pages
- Included in both plans alongside color, shape and logo customization of the code.
- Scan statistics
- Reports how many scans a code gets, when and from where.
- API and bulk creation
- Both plans include API access and bulk creation of codes.
- Team members
- Five team members are included, and downloads are available as PNG and SVG.
QR.net
- Dynamic QR codes
- The destination of a dynamic code can be changed later without reprinting it, and every scan is counted in the statistics.
- Scan statistics
- Dynamic codes collect the number of scans, which the account owner can view in a statistics page.
- Custom short URLs
- Premium members can use short links in the format qr.net/YourName for their codes.
- File storage
- Premium plans include 10 MB to 100 MB of space for files such as PDFs that a code can point to.
- API and logo
- The Premium page lists an API and logo placement among the additional features it offers members.
Plans
QR.io
Monthly$39.99
per month, billed monthly
Unlimited QR codes and scans, dynamic and static codes, landing pages, statistics, API, bulk creation and 5 team members.
Yearly$350
for 12 months
Same features as Monthly. The page shows $479 crossed out and a 27% saving; whether it renews is not stated.
QR.net
Starter1.65 €
per month incl. VAT, billed annually
1 QR code, up to 10 MB of storage for your own files such as PDFs, and unlimited scans.
Advanced6.75 €
per month incl. VAT, billed annually
Up to 10 QR codes, up to 50 MB of file storage and unlimited scans. Marked as the most popular plan.
Professional9.65 €
per month incl. VAT, billed annually
Up to 1,000 QR codes, up to 100 MB of file storage and unlimited scans.
Ways to pay less
QR.io
- Annual discount
Save 27% on the 12-month plan
The pricing page shows the 12-month plan at $350, down from a crossed-out $479, with no end date given.
QR.net
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, QR.io or QR.net?
As of Nov 13, 2026, QR.net is cheaper to start with: about $1.84 a month, against $39.99 a month for QR.io. QR.io starts at $39.99 per month, billed monthly ($350 for 12 months), and QR.net starts at 1.65 € per month incl. VAT, billed annually.
Which has a free plan, QR.io or QR.net?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only QR.net has a free plan. QR.io 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.