QR TIGER vs ViralQR (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, we pick QR TIGER: it is first in our ranking of QR code generators, and it grades higher too, 3.0 against 1.6.
Checked Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
QR TIGER grades higher on value for money, the free plan, ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
QR TIGER
Dynamic QR codes with a free plan, bulk creation and an API
ViralQR
Dynamic QR codes with analytics, sold after a paid 7-day demo
Which one is for you
Pick QR TIGER if
- Fits if you want a few dynamic codes on a plan you can pay month to month
- Works for marketers who tag scans with UTM codes and read them in Google Analytics
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you're staying free, as each dynamic code stops at 500 scans and every scan shows a QR TIGER popup
- Pricey if you need bulk codes, Google Analytics, Zapier or HubSpot, which start on Advanced at $192 a year
- Watch out: only Regular can be paid monthly; Advanced, Premium and Professional are billed yearly
- Watch out: refunds are decided case by case, according to the FAQ
Pick ViralQR if
- Fits if you want dynamic codes and are happy to pay for a year up front
- Works for businesses that want scan analytics on printed codes
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want a free plan, because there isn't one
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $39 a month after the demo
- Watch out: the demo auto-renews at $39 a month unless you cancel within 7 days
- Watch out: if your subscription lapses, your dynamic codes stop working
- Tight if you take the Basic demo, as it allows one dynamic code and limited scans
How we grade them
| 3.0GPAQR TIGERVery good | 1.6GPAViralQRWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BRegular is $7 a month, or $65 a year (about $5.42 a month), inside this category's cheaper quarter of $6.08, for 12 dynamic codes and unlimited scans. Bulk, Google Analytics and Zapier start on Advanced at $16 a month, billed yearly. | D$39 a month after the demo sits in the dearest tenth for this category, which starts at $39.99. Only the 12-month plan at $19.99 a month is near the $12 middle. |
| Free plan and trial | CUnlimited static codes and 3 dynamic codes free, with no card. But each free dynamic code stops at 500 scans, and every scan shows a QR TIGER logo popup. | FNo free plan. The 7-day demos cost $1.49 or $1.99 and then renew at $39 a month unless you cancel. |
| Features | BDynamic codes you can edit, clone, expire or lock with a password, multi-link codes, geofencing, scan alerts, UTM tags, bulk batches of 3,000, an API and an MCP server. Nothing in the core job is missing; most of it sits on Advanced and up. | BDynamic and static codes, scan analytics, many code types, design options and review collection. The listing shows no gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | AQR TIGER rates 4.8 on the US App Store from 1,645 ratings, which is the top of our ease ladder for a tool you sign up to and start using. | CA web app where you build and design each code. No store rating is on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb plus iPhone and Android apps, an API and MCP server, and Canva, Google Analytics, Zapier and HubSpot. No desktop app, so it tops out here. | CWeb only. API access and white labelling are sold through the team as Enterprise. |
| Best for | a few dynamic codes paid month to month | 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: QR TIGER and ViralQR. How we grade
Price against what you get
QR TIGER starts at $7 a month and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. ViralQR starts at $39 a month and scores 2.3.
QR TIGER scores higher and starts $32 a month lower. Of the other QR code generators on the chart, none scores higher than QR TIGER for less, and 8 score higher than ViralQR 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
- ViralQR also covers digital business card, web analytics and review collection.
At a glance
| QR TIGER | ViralQR | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $7 per month, billed monthly (Regular) | $39 per month after a 7-day demo; $19.99 per month billed annually |
| Free plan | Unlimited static codes and 3 dynamic codes with 500 scans each and basic analytics. Scans of free codes show a QR TIGER logo popup. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | Paid 7-day demo: $1.49 for Basic Access or $1.99 for Full Access, then renews at $39 a month unless cancelled. |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | QR TIGER Incorporated Limited | ViralQR |
| Price read from | qrcode-tiger.com | viralqr.com |
| Checked | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
QR TIGER
- Only Regular can be paid monthly; Advanced, Premium and Professional are billed yearly.
- Free dynamic codes stop at 500 scans each and show a QR TIGER logo popup when scanned.
- Refunds are decided case by case, according to the FAQ.
- Regular has no bulk creation, Google Analytics, Zapier or HubSpot; those start on Advanced.
ViralQR
- There is no free plan; the 7-day demos are paid and auto-renew at $39 a month.
- If a subscription expires, dynamic QR codes stop working until it is renewed.
- The Basic demo allows one dynamic code and limited scans.
- API access and white labeling are Enterprise options sold through the team.
Key features
QR TIGER
- Dynamic QR codes
- Edit a code's link or design after printing, clone codes, set an expiry date and protect a code with a password.
- Scan analytics and alerts
- Advanced scan analytics on every paid plan. Scan notifications, custom UTM parameters, Google Analytics and a retargeting tool start on Advanced.
- Multi-URL codes and geofencing
- One code can send people to different links, and scanning can be limited to a set area with precise location tracking.
- Bulk creation, API and MCP
- Advanced and up create up to 3,000 codes per batch. API allowances run from 500 requests a month on Regular to 50,000 operations on Professional.
- Integrations
- Canva on every paid plan; Google Analytics, Zapier and HubSpot from Advanced.
- Mobile apps
- iPhone and Android apps for creating and scanning codes on the go.
ViralQR
- Dynamic QR codes
- The destination of a dynamic code can be changed after printing, though a website code cannot be switched to another type such as vCard or WiFi.
- Scan analytics
- Reports scan counts and unique users, locations by city and country, device and operating system, and the time of each scan.
- Many code types
- URL, list of links, vCard, PDF, PPTX, image, app markets, text, email, maps, WiFi, phone call and more.
- Design options
- Logos, brand colors, frames, patterns and shapes, downloadable as SVG, PNG, JPEG or PDF.
- Review collection and link in bio
- A QR code can lead to a feedback form, and link-in-bio pages are offered.
Plans
QR TIGER
Free$0
Unlimited static codes, 3 dynamic codes with 500 scans each, basic analytics and a QR TIGER popup on scans.
Regular$7
per month, billed monthly ($65 billed yearly)
One user, 12 dynamic codes, unlimited scans, no ads, Canva integration and 500 API requests a month.
Advanced$16
per month, billed annually ($192 a year)
200 dynamic codes, 3,000 codes per bulk batch, Google Analytics, Zapier, HubSpot, your own domain, geofencing, an AI data chatbot and 3,000 API requests a month.
Premium$37
per month, billed annually ($444 a year)
600 dynamic codes, one white-label domain, 20 MB uploads and 10,000 API requests a month.
Professional$89
per month, billed annually ($1,068 a year)
1,200 dynamic codes, 60 MB uploads, VIP support and 50,000 API and MCP operations a month. Shown under the business tab.
EnterpriseCustom
API and other platforms, plus the company's vCard, form, GS1 and menu products, priced by sales.
ViralQR
Basic Access Plan$1.49
for a 7-day demo, then $39 per month
One dynamic QR code with limited scans, unlimited static codes, full analytics and Pro design; auto-renews at $39 a month after 7 days.
Full Access Plan$1.99
for a 7-day demo, then $39 per month
Unlimited dynamic and static QR codes and scans, full analytics and Pro design; auto-renews at $39 a month after 7 days.
12 Month Plan$19.99
per month, billed annually
Unlimited dynamic and static QR codes and scans with full analytics; the page says it saves 51% against paying for a year monthly.
EnterpriseCustom
Tailored pricing for more QR codes, API integration, white labeling or advanced features; contact the team.
Ways to pay less
QR TIGER
- Annual discount
Save $19 on Regular with yearly billing
Regular costs $65 for a year instead of $7 a month, or $84 a year.
- Nonprofit
Discounts for NGOs and charities
The FAQ says NGOs and charities get a discount on any yearly plan; no amount is given.
ViralQR
- Annual discount
Annual plan at $19.99 a month
The pricing page says the annual subscription saves 51% and brings the cost to $19.99 a month, against the standard $39 monthly rate.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, QR TIGER or ViralQR?
As of Nov 13, 2026, QR TIGER is cheaper to start with: $7 a month, against $39 a month for ViralQR. QR TIGER starts at $7 per month, billed monthly (Regular), and ViralQR starts at $39 per month after a 7-day demo; $19.99 per month billed annually.
Which has a free plan, QR TIGER or ViralQR?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only QR TIGER has a free plan. ViralQR does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do QR TIGER and ViralQR run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only QR TIGER lists iOS and Android apps. 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.