QRCodeChimp vs ViralQR (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, QRCodeChimp grades higher than ViralQR: 2.2 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
QRCodeChimp grades higher on value for money and the free plan. ViralQR grades higher on features. 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.
QRCodeChimp
QR codes, digital business cards and forms with a free plan
ViralQR
Dynamic QR codes with analytics, sold after a paid 7-day demo
Which one is for you
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
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
| 2.2GPAQRCodeChimpFair | 1.6GPAViralQRWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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. | 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 | 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. | FNo free plan. The 7-day demos cost $1.49 or $1.99 and then renew at $39 a month unless you cancel. |
| Features | 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. | 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 | 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. | CA web app where you build and design each code. No store rating is on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | 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. | CWeb only. API access and white labelling are sold through the team as Enterprise. |
| Best for | codes, business cards and event tickets in one account | 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: QRCodeChimp and ViralQR. How we grade
Price against what you get
QRCodeChimp starts at $6.99 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. ViralQR starts at $39 a month and scores 2.3.
ViralQR scores higher, and starts $32.01 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other QR code generators on the chart, 5 score higher than QRCodeChimp 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
- QRCodeChimp also covers forms.
- ViralQR also covers web analytics and review collection.
At a glance
| QRCodeChimp | ViralQR | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $6.99 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly) | $39 per month after a 7-day demo; $19.99 per month billed annually |
| Free plan | Unlimited static codes, 10 dynamic codes sharing 1,000 scans a month, 1 digital business card, 5 form responses a month and 2 folders. | 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 | ||
| Made by | QRCodeChimp | ViralQR |
| Price read from | qrcodechimp.com | viralqr.com |
| Checked | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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, QRCodeChimp or ViralQR?
As of Nov 13, 2026, QRCodeChimp is cheaper to start with: $6.99 a month, against $39 a month for ViralQR. QRCodeChimp starts at $6.99 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly), and ViralQR starts at $39 per month after a 7-day demo; $19.99 per month billed annually.
Which has a free plan, QRCodeChimp or ViralQR?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only QRCodeChimp has a free plan. ViralQR 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.