QRStuff vs The QR Code Generator (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, QRStuff grades higher than The QR Code Generator: 2.4 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
QRStuff grades higher on features and platforms. The QR Code Generator grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on the free plan and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
QRStuff
QR code generator with free static codes and paid dynamic codes
The QR Code Generator
Simple QR code maker from Uniqode, with a free and a low-cost plan
Which one is for you
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
Pick The QR Code Generator if
- Fits if you run a small shop or restaurant and need a handful of editable codes
- Makes sense if you may later move up to Uniqode's business plans and want to start small
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you're staying free: 2 dynamic codes that show ads, a watermark on free codes and 14 days of scan history
- Watch out: Flex is billed yearly, and extra codes ($0.125 each a month), extra users ($5 a month) and GPS location ($5) add up
- Pricey if you need integrations, the API, Linkpages or your own domain, which mean Uniqode's Core at $49 a month or Plus at $99
- Watch out: cancelling only stops the next renewal, and the current period isn't refunded
- Not for you if you want a phone app, as it's a website and a Chrome extension only
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAQRStuffFair | 2.2GPAThe QR Code GeneratorFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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. | BFlex is $5 a month billed yearly for 5 ad-free dynamic codes, inside this category's cheaper quarter of $6.08. Each code past that is $0.125 a month, up to 45, and integrations or the API mean Uniqode's Core at $49. |
| Free plan and trial | CFree Suite gives 5 static codes, 10 dynamic codes that last 30 days and 50 scans a month. Static codes never expire. | CUnlimited static codes and 2 dynamic codes free, but the dynamic ones show ads to whoever scans them, free codes carry a watermark and scan history lasts 14 days. A 14-day trial comes first. |
| Features | BStatic and dynamic codes, analytics, many data types, short links, bulk creation and an API. The gaps are plan limits, not missing parts. | CStatic and dynamic codes in many types, logos and colors, PNG and SVG files, scan tracking and bulk creation on Flex. The gaps: no integrations, API, custom domain or Linkpages until you move to Uniqode's Core or Plus. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. A web app with suites, codes and data types to choose between. | CNo rating on record. Static codes are quick, but dynamic codes mean an account, and Flex's code count and add-ons are yours to manage. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb only, with Zapier, Make, Slack, Google Analytics and Canva links and an API. | CA website and a Chrome extension, so the browser only, with no integrations or API on its own plans. |
| Best for | static codes free and dynamic ones on a paid suite | a handful of dynamic codes for a small shop |
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: QRStuff and The QR Code Generator. How we grade
Price against what you get
QRStuff starts at $8.33 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. The QR Code Generator starts at $5 a month and scores 2.0.
QRStuff scores higher, and starts $3.33 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other QR code generators on the chart, 1 scores higher than QRStuff for less, and 2 score higher than The QR Code Generator 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
| QRStuff | The QR Code Generator | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $100 per year (Lite Suite, $10 billed monthly) | $5 per month, billed yearly (Flex) |
| Free plan | 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. | Unlimited static codes and 2 dynamic codes that show ads when scanned, 1 user and 14 days of scan analytics. Free codes carry a watermark. |
| Free trial | None listed | 14-day free trial; afterwards two dynamic codes stay active, with ads |
| Web | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | QRStuff | Uniqode Phygital, Inc. |
| Price read from | qrstuff.com | the-qrcode-generator.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
The QR Code Generator
- Free dynamic codes show ads to people who scan them, and free codes carry a watermark.
- Flex is billed yearly. Extra codes cost $0.125 each a month, extra users $5 a month and GPS scan location $5 a month.
- Custom domains, Linkpages, integrations and the API need Uniqode's Core or Plus plan, which moves you to Uniqode's platform.
- Cancelling stops the next renewal; the current billing period is not refunded.
Key features
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.
The QR Code Generator
- Many code types
- Codes for URLs, multiple links, PDFs, images, video, audio, vCards, SMS, email, phone, WhatsApp and other messengers, social profiles, app downloads, coupons, reviews and forms.
- Static and dynamic codes
- Static codes are free and unlimited. Dynamic codes can be edited after printing and are tracked; the free plan includes two.
- Design and downloads
- Change colors, style the code and add a logo, test it live, and download as PNG or SVG.
- Scan tracking
- See scans, unique users, locations and devices for dynamic codes. History runs 14 days on Free and 60 days on Flex.
- Chrome extension
- Make a code for the page you are on from a browser extension, without leaving the tab.
Plans
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.
The QR Code Generator
Free$0
Unlimited static codes, 2 dynamic codes with ads, 1 user and 14 days of scan analytics.
Flex$5
per month for 5 dynamic codes, billed yearly
Ad-free dynamic codes, scalable from 5 to 45, 60 days of analytics, bulk creation, no watermark and CSV export of scan data.
Core$49
per month, billed yearly
Uniqode's Core plan, bought here and used on Uniqode's platform: more dynamic codes, advanced analytics, integrations and the API.
Plus$99
per month, billed yearly
Uniqode's Plus plan, used on Uniqode's platform: more codes, team users, Linkpages and a custom domain as an add-on.
Ways to pay less
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.
The QR Code Generator
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, QRStuff or The QR Code Generator?
As of Nov 12, 2026, The QR Code Generator is cheaper to start with: $5 a month, against $8.33 a month when paid by the year for QRStuff. QRStuff starts at $100 per year (Lite Suite, $10 billed monthly), and The QR Code Generator starts at $5 per month, billed yearly (Flex).
Which has a free plan, QRStuff or The QR Code Generator?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both QRStuff and The QR Code Generator have a free plan.
Which platforms do QRStuff and The QR Code Generator run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only The QR Code Generator lists a browser extension. 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.