Scanova vs ViralQR (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Scanova grades higher than ViralQR: 2.6 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
Scanova grades higher on value for money, the free plan and platforms. They get the same grade on features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Scanova
Dynamic QR codes with landing pages, lead capture and scan analytics
ViralQR
Dynamic QR codes with analytics, sold after a paid 7-day demo
Which one is for you
Pick Scanova if
- Fits if you need a handful of dynamic codes with a phone landing page and a lead form behind them
- Works for anyone who wants one dynamic code paid for once, through Ultra Lite at $150
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you start on Basic: it's sold yearly only and holds 3 codes, and every plan caps codes in total
- Pricey if you need Zapier, bulk changes or white-labeled pages, which start on Standard at $35 a month yearly ($50 monthly)
- Skip it if you want to keep trial codes without paying, as they stop working when the 14 days end
- Watch out: SSO and the dynamic QR code API are only on Enterprise, which is priced by quote
- Watch out: Lite's lead pages carry a Powered by Scanova footer, extra Pro users are $60 a year each and extra domains $120
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
| 2.6GPAScanovaGood | 1.6GPAViralQRWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BBasic is $5 a month, billed yearly only, inside this category's cheaper quarter of $6.08, but it's 3 codes with 30 days of analytics. Landing pages need Lite at $9, the category's middle, and Zapier and bulk need Standard at $35. | 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 | CA 14-day trial with no card, and static codes from the free generator work forever. But there's no free plan for dynamic codes, and the ones made in the trial stop working unless you subscribe. | 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 in 26 categories, landing pages, lead forms, redirects by country or device, passwords and expiry dates, analytics up to GPS location, bulk changes and a code health check. Nothing in the core job is missing; the limits are in the plan you pick. | 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 build landing pages and forms, and each plan caps how many codes you can hold in total. | CA web app where you build and design each code. No store rating is on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb only, with Google Analytics, webhooks and Slack from Lite, Zapier and ad pixels from Standard, and HubSpot and an MCP connection on Pro. No phone or desktop app. | CWeb only. API access and white labelling are sold through the team as Enterprise. |
| Best for | a few dynamic codes with landing pages and lead forms | 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: Scanova and ViralQR. How we grade
Price against what you get
Scanova starts at $5 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. ViralQR starts at $39 a month and scores 2.3.
Scanova scores higher and starts $34 a month lower. Of the other QR code generators on the chart, none scores higher than Scanova 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
| Scanova | ViralQR | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $5 per month, billed annually (Basic) | $39 per month after a 7-day demo; $19.99 per month billed annually |
| Free plan | Static codes from the free generator work forever at no cost, but cannot be edited or tracked. Dynamic codes need a paid plan. | None |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial, no credit card; dynamic codes stop working at the end unless you subscribe | 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 | Trycon Technologies Private Limited | ViralQR |
| Price read from | scanova.io | viralqr.com |
| Checked | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Scanova
- Each plan caps the total number of codes (3 on Basic, 10 on Lite); to make more, upgrade or delete old ones.
- Extra Pro users cost $60 each a year and extra custom domains $120 a year.
- SSO and the dynamic QR code API are only on the custom-priced Enterprise plan.
- Lead capture pages on Lite carry a Powered by Scanova footer; white-labeled pages start on Standard.
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
Scanova
- 26 code categories and landing pages
- Codes for links, documents, menus, events, coupons, GS1 product codes and more. Landing pages can be built in an editor, from templates or drafted by AI Studio.
- Rules and security
- From Lite, codes can redirect by country, device or operating system, ask for a password, or expire on a set date. Age restriction starts on Standard.
- Scan analytics
- Basic counts on every plan, with bot scans filtered out. Standard adds city, country, device and browser, and Pro adds exact GPS location and conversion tracking.
- Lead capture and integrations
- Forms collect contact details on scan. Integrations include Google Analytics, webhooks and Slack from Lite, Zapier and ad pixels from Standard, and HubSpot on Pro.
- Bulk operations and API
- Generate, update and download dynamic codes in batches of 50 on Standard, 100 on Pro and 500 on Enterprise. The dynamic QR code API is Enterprise only.
- QR Code Health Center
- Checks every code in the account for problems and shows how much traffic each one affects.
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
Scanova
Basic$5
per month, billed annually only
3 codes in 12 categories, unlimited scans, custom designs, AI-generated codes and 30 days of basic analytics.
Lite$9
per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly)
10 codes in all 26 categories, landing pages, AI Studio, lead capture, redirection by country or device, Google Analytics and Slack.
Standard$35
per month, billed annually ($50 billed monthly)
50 codes, advanced analytics, Zapier, ad-platform pixels, white-labeled landing pages and bulk operations of 50.
Pro$75
per month, billed annually ($100 billed monthly)
500 codes, 5 users, 1 custom domain, GPS scan location, conversion tracking, HubSpot, MCP and phone support.
EnterpriseCustom
Limits you choose, built up from Pro, with SSO, the dynamic QR code API and a dedicated relationship manager. Priced by quote.
Ultra Lite$150
one-time, with lifetime validity
One dynamic code of any category with all Lite features, paid once.
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
Scanova
- Annual discount
Save 25% to 40% with yearly billing
Yearly billing saves 40% on Lite, 30% on Standard and 25% on Pro compared with paying monthly. Basic is sold yearly only.
- Nonprofit
30% off for nonprofits
Nonprofits get 30% off any plan by asking Scanova's customer relations team for a discounted payment link.
- Education
Free for educational use
Teachers, students and administrators using QR codes for education can use Scanova for free.
- Startups
20% off for young Indian startups
Indian startups founded less than five years ago get 20% off any plan.
- Lifetime license
Ultra Lite: one dynamic code for life
A one-time payment of $150 buys one dynamic code of any category with Lite features and lifetime validity.
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, Scanova or ViralQR?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Scanova is cheaper to start with: $5 a month, against $39 a month for ViralQR. Scanova starts at $5 per month, billed annually (Basic), and ViralQR starts at $39 per month after a 7-day demo; $19.99 per month billed annually.
Which has a free plan, Scanova or ViralQR?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Scanova 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.