QR.io vs QRCodeChimp (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, QRCodeChimp grades higher than QR.io: 2.2 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
QR.io grades higher on features. QRCodeChimp 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
QRCodeChimp
QR codes, digital business cards and forms with a free plan
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 QRCodeChimp if
- Fits if you want codes and NFC business cards for a small team in one account
- Works for event organizers sending QR tickets by email
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you're staying free: 10 dynamic codes share 1,000 scans a month, and scans pause once that's used
- Skip it if you might stop paying, since all but your last 10 dynamic codes are paused when a plan isn't renewed
- Not for you if you want codes feeding other apps, as the listing names no integrations or API
- Pricey if you want your own domain, which starts on Ultima at $34.99 a month yearly ($49.99 monthly)
- Watch out: more than 900 dynamic codes means the Ultima 2x to 5x plans, up to $174.95 a month billed yearly
How we grade them
| 1.8GPAQR.ioWeak | 2.2GPAQRCodeChimpFair | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | CStarter is $6.99 a month billed yearly ($9.99 monthly), between this category's cheaper quarter ($6.08) and its middle ($9), for 50 dynamic codes and 10,000 scans a month. Your own domain needs Ultima at $34.99. |
| 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. | BFree for good: unlimited static codes, 10 dynamic codes, 1 business card and 2 folders, which one person can live on. The edge is 1,000 scans a month shared across the codes, after which scans pause, and 5 form responses a month. |
| 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 landing pages, NFC business cards for Apple and Google Wallet, forms, event tickets, analytics with UTM tracking, and SSO and Entra ID on higher plans. The gap: no integrations or API on record. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. A web app where you build the codes and landing pages. | CNo rating on record. It's a web account where you design landing pages, cards and forms, with monthly scan and response limits to watch. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, with an API. No integrations or apps are named. | CWeb only, with no integrations or API on record. Business cards save to Apple and Google Wallet, but there's no phone or desktop app for making codes. |
| Best for | unlimited dynamic QR codes at one price | codes, business cards and event tickets in one account |
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 QRCodeChimp. 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. QRCodeChimp starts at $6.99 a month and scores 2.0.
QR.io scores higher, and starts $33 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 4 score higher than QRCodeChimp 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.
- QRCodeChimp also covers forms and digital business card.
At a glance
| QR.io | QRCodeChimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $39.99 per month, billed monthly ($350 for 12 months) | $6.99 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | None | Unlimited static codes, 10 dynamic codes sharing 1,000 scans a month, 1 digital business card, 5 form responses a month and 2 folders. |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial with access to all premium features | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | QR.io | QRCodeChimp |
| Price read from | qr.io | qrcodechimp.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 23, 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.
QRCodeChimp
- Free dynamic codes share 1,000 scans a month; once reached, scans pause until the next month.
- If a paid plan is not renewed, the account drops to Free and all dynamic codes except the last 10 are paused.
- Above Ultima, extended plans from Ultima 2x to Ultima 5x raise the dynamic-code limit to 4,500, at up to $174.95 a month billed yearly.
- A white-labeled domain is only on Ultima and above.
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.
QRCodeChimp
- Static and dynamic codes
- Unlimited static codes on every plan, plus dynamic codes whose landing pages can be edited. Designs include logos, shapes, stickers, 3D and pre-designed codes.
- Digital business cards
- NFC-ready cards that save to Apple and Google Wallet, collect leads and exchange contacts. Higher plans add bulk upload, Entra ID sync and SSO.
- Landing-page forms
- Add forms to landing pages and get an email on each submission on Pro and up. Monthly response limits run from 5 on Free to 450 on Ultima.
- Scan analytics
- Analytics move from basic on Free to advanced on Pro, with UTM tracking, precise location, daily email reports and Excel downloads on higher plans.
- Event tickets
- Issue event tickets as QR codes, share them by email and download a ticket report on higher plans.
- Folders and sub-accounts
- Organize codes into folders (2 on Free, 50 on Ultima) and add sub-accounts: 2 accounts in total on Pro and 4 on Ultima.
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.
QRCodeChimp
Free$0
10 dynamic codes, 1,000 scans a month across them, 1 business card and basic analytics.
Starter$6.99
per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly)
50 dynamic codes, 10,000 scans a month, 5 business cards, 25 form responses a month and intermediate analytics.
Pro$13.99
per month, billed yearly ($19.99 billed monthly)
300 dynamic codes, 150,000 scans a month, 30 business cards, 150 form responses a month, advanced analytics and 2 accounts.
Ultima$34.99
per month, billed yearly ($49.99 billed monthly)
900 dynamic codes, unlimited scans, 90 business cards, 450 form responses a month, 4 accounts and a white-labeled domain.
EnterpriseCustom
Custom limits and pricing through sales.
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.
QRCodeChimp
- Annual discount
Save 30% with yearly billing
The pricing page shows a 30% saving on paid plans when billed yearly, for example Starter at $6.99 a month instead of $9.99.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, QR.io or QRCodeChimp?
As of Nov 12, 2026, QRCodeChimp is cheaper to start with: $6.99 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 QRCodeChimp starts at $6.99 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, QR.io or QRCodeChimp?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only QRCodeChimp 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.