QRcode.me vs QRStuff (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, QRcode.me and QRStuff share a 2.4 GPA, both have a free plan, and QRStuff starts cheaper, at $8.33 a month when paid by the year against $14 a month.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
QRcode.me grades higher on value for money. QRStuff grades higher on features. They get the same grade on the free plan, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
QRcode.me
Free QR codes with a pay-once or subscription upgrade
QRStuff
QR code generator with free static codes and paid dynamic codes
Which one is for you
Pick QRcode.me if
- Fits if you want a few codes and will pay once for each
- Works for people who connect codes to Zapier or Make
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free, as scanners see a branding page after 3 scans
- Watch out: a code made without an account is switched off after 7 days
- Watch out: codes not scanned for over a year are deactivated
- Pricey if you need many branding-free codes, as 100 cost $278.29
Pick QRStuff if
- Fits if you need a few static codes with no cost
- Works for a business that wants dynamic codes with scan locations
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you are staying free: 50 scans a month and dynamic codes that last 30 days
- Pricey if you want styling and logos, which start on Full Suite at $270 a year
- Watch out: SSO, roles and white label are Enterprise at $2,700 a year
- Watch out: the page names an Agency plan at $990 a year that the plan cards do not show
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAQRcode.meFair | 2.4GPAQRStuffFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B$7.99 once per code removes branding for good, and the yearly plan is $99, around $8.25 a month. | CLite Suite is $100 a year ($10 monthly), Full Suite $270. The styling and logos are on Full, above the $20 dearer-quarter line when taken monthly. |
| Free plan and trial | CFree is unlimited in scans, but a 5-second branding page shows after the third scan, and export, pixels and the API are paid. | CFree Suite gives 5 static codes, 10 dynamic codes that last 30 days and 50 scans a month. Static codes never expire. |
| Features | CDynamic codes, tracking, editing, API and MCP on the subscription. The free plan lacks export and custom domains. | BStatic and dynamic codes, analytics, many data types, short links, bulk creation and an API. The gaps are plan limits, not missing parts. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating is on record. Codes are made in the browser. | CNo store rating on record. A web app with suites, codes and data types to choose between. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb with an API and integrations with Zapier, Make, n8n and Slack. No apps. | BWeb only, with Zapier, Make, Slack, Google Analytics and Canva links and an API. |
| Best for | free QR codes with pay-once upgrades | static codes free and dynamic ones on a paid suite |
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: QRcode.me and QRStuff. How we grade
Price against what you get
QRcode.me starts at $14 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. QRStuff starts at $8.33 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7.
QRStuff scores higher and starts $5.67 a month lower. Of the other QR code generators on the chart, 6 score higher than QRcode.me for less, and 1 scores higher than QRStuff 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
- QRStuff also covers reports and digital business card.
At a glance
| QRcode.me | QRStuff | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $14 per month, or $7.99 once per code | $100 per year (Lite Suite, $10 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | Free forever: up to 10 static and 50 dynamic codes with unlimited scans, tracking and editing, but a branding page shows after 3 scans. | Free Suite: 5 static codes, 10 dynamic codes that expire after 30 days, 50 scans per month, 20 short links and email support. Static codes never expire. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | QRcode.me | QRStuff |
| Price read from | qrcode.me | qrstuff.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
QRcode.me
- On free dynamic codes, scanners see a 5-second branding page after the third scan.
- A code made without an account is switched off after 7 days, per the comparison table.
- Codes not scanned for over a year are deactivated, with a reminder in advance.
- Statistics export, tracking pixels, custom domains and the API are not on the free plan.
QRStuff
- Dynamic codes on the Free Suite last 30 days, and scans are capped at 50 a month.
- Styling, logos, SVG and PDF downloads, bulk creation and the API need Full Suite at $270 per year.
- SSO, role-based access and white label are limited to Enterprise at $2,700 per year.
- The pricing page also names an Agency plan at $990 per year ($99 billed monthly), but its price does not appear on the plan cards.
Key features
QRcode.me
- Static and dynamic codes
- Dynamic codes can be edited after printing and show scan statistics; the site lists 19 types including URL, WiFi, vCard and WhatsApp.
- Many content types
- Types include video, audio, PDF, photo collection, coupon, bio link page, multiple links, event and a payment-request type.
- GS1 Digital Link
- A GS1 Digital Link type for product GTINs, with bulk import, is available on every plan including the free one.
- API, MCP and integrations
- Paid options include an API, an MCP connection for AI assistants, webhooks, Zapier, Make, n8n and Slack.
- Your own domain
- Paid QR codes can use the customer's own domain instead of the vendor's, and team members can be invited.
QRStuff
- Static and dynamic codes
- Static codes encode the content directly and never expire. Dynamic codes point to a short link so the destination can be changed after printing.
- Scan analytics
- Paid plans report scans by location, device type and time, with email reports on Full Suite and above.
- Many data types
- Supports URLs, text, WiFi, vCard contacts, social profiles, payments links, forms and file types such as PDF, images, audio and video on the higher plans.
- Styling and downloads
- Full Suite adds colors, gradients, logos, frames and templates, plus SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF exports for print.
- Bulk creation and API
- Full Suite can create up to 500 codes in one batch and includes 10,000 API requests a month; Enterprise lifts both limits.
- Short links and landing pages
- Plans include a quota of live short links, and higher tiers add custom short domains, link pages and customizable landing pages.
Plans
QRcode.me
Basic$0
Up to 10 static and 50 dynamic codes, unlimited scans, editing and scan tracking. A 5-second branding page shows after the third scan.
Paid QR code$7.99
one-time, per QR code
Removes the branding for one code for life, with unlimited scans, editing, statistics export and tracking pixels.
20 QR codes$109.89
one-time bundle
Twenty branding-free codes, each for life, with unlimited scans and editing.
100 QR codes$278.29
one-time bundle
One hundred branding-free codes, each for life, with unlimited scans and editing.
Subscription$14
per month, billed monthly
Unlimited branding-free codes, unlimited scans, API and MCP access, team members and integrations. Also sold at $99 per year.
QRStuff
Free Suite$0
5 static codes, 10 dynamic codes that last 30 days, 50 scans per month and a limited set of data types.
Lite Suite$100
per year ($10 billed monthly)
Unlimited static codes, 50 dynamic codes, 200 scans per month, 100 short links, dashboard access and scan location, device and time analytics. No styling options.
Full Suite$270
per year ($25 billed monthly)
250 dynamic codes, unlimited scans, styling and logos, SVG and PDF downloads, bulk creation up to 500, custom short domain, 10,000 API requests a month.
Enterprise$2,700
per year, 10 seats ($250 billed monthly)
2,500 dynamic codes, unlimited bulk creation and API requests, 10 seats, SSO, role-based access, white label and a service level agreement.
Ways to pay less
QRcode.me
- Annual discount
Yearly subscription saves 41%
The Subscription is $14 per month or $99 per year, which the pricing page labels as a 41% saving.
- Lifetime license
Pay once per QR code, no subscription
A single branding-free code costs $7.99 once and lasts for life; bundles of 20 and 100 codes are sold at one-time prices.
QRStuff
- Annual discount
Yearly billing saves money
The pricing page has a Save 20% on Yearly toggle; Lite Suite is $100 a year against $10 a month, and Full Suite $270 against $25.
- Nonprofit
Discounted pricing for non-profits
The pricing FAQ says non-profit organizations can ask support about discounted pricing; no amount is stated.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, QRcode.me or QRStuff?
As of Nov 13, 2026, QRStuff is cheaper to start with: $8.33 a month when paid by the year, against $14 a month for QRcode.me. QRcode.me starts at $14 per month, or $7.99 once per code, and QRStuff starts at $100 per year (Lite Suite, $10 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, QRcode.me or QRStuff?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both QRcode.me and QRStuff have a free plan.
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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.