Uniqode vs ViralQR (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Uniqode if

• Fits if you print codes on packaging or signs and need to change where they lead later
• Works for companies that want QR codes and staff business cards in the same account

Look elsewhere if

• Watch out: every plan is billed yearly, and going past your yearly scan allowance means moving up a plan
• Skip it if you might stop paying, since dynamic codes stop redirecting when the plan or the trial ends
• Pricey if you need integrations or the API, which start on Core at $49 a month, or retargeting, which needs Business+ at $399
• Tight if more than one person makes codes: Essential and Core have one user, and Plus is $99 a month for three
• Watch out: a custom domain is a $500-a-year Plus add-on in the plan table but $2,000 a domain in the pricing 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

Uniqode

• Plans are billed yearly only. Scan allowances reset once a year, and going over means moving to a higher plan.
• Dynamic codes stop redirecting if the subscription or the free trial ends without an upgrade.
• Essential and Core have one user. Integrations and the API start on Core; Meta Pixel and Google Ads retargeting need Business+.
• A custom domain is a Plus add-on at $500 a year in the plan table, while the pricing FAQ gives $2,000 per domain a year.

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.

Uniqode

Dynamic QR codes

Change where a code leads after it is printed. More than 15 code types cover websites, PDFs, locations, menus, app downloads and contact cards.

Smart Rules and location routing

From Core, one code can send people to different content by device, language, day or time, or location, and codes can be password-protected or age-gated.

Scan analytics

Every plan counts scans. Core adds time of day, device, city and GPS location, plus CSV export. Scan history runs from 60 days on Essential to lifetime on Business+.

Linkpages and forms

Mobile landing pages with several links, and a form builder for leads and surveys. Each plan includes 100 form responses a year; more are a paid add-on.

Bulk creation and API

Create dynamic codes in batches on every plan. The API starts on Core with 250,000 requests a month and rises to 2 million on Business+.

Digital business cards

Cards shared by QR code, link, or Apple and Google Wallet, with an iPhone app. The first card is free; the Team plan is $6 per user a month, billed yearly.

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.

Uniqode

• Free$0

  Unlimited static QR codes, which cannot be edited or tracked once printed.

• Essential$9

  per month, billed annually (no monthly plan)

  One user, 15 dynamic codes, 50,000 scans a year, 5 Linkpages, forms, bulk creation and 60 days of scan data.

• Core$49

  per month, billed annually (no monthly plan)

  One user, 250 dynamic codes, 1 million scans a year, Smart Rules, GPS and device analytics, integrations and the API.

• Plus$99

  per month for up to 3 users, billed annually

  500 dynamic codes, 2 million scans a year, 25 Linkpages, user roles and 180 days of scan data.

• Business+$399

  per month for up to 5 users, billed annually

  2,000 dynamic codes, 8 million scans a year, SSO, a custom domain, retargeting and lifetime scan data. Sold through sales.

• EnterpriseCustom

  Custom limits, security and dedicated support, 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.

Uniqode

No public discounts listed.

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.