goQR.me review (2026): is the free plan enough?
Free QR code generator and API, with a paid editable-code service
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goQR.me report card
Very good · out of 4.0 · graded Nov 12, 2026
Best for free static QR codes and a free API
goQR.me makes static QR codes for free, with several download formats and an open API, and commercial use is allowed. The catch is that editing a code after printing needs the separate QR-Server service, from €60 net a year for one dynamic code, and the free page shows an ad.
Who goQR.me is for
- Fits if you want a static code and never need to change it
- Works for developers who want a free QR image API
Who goQR.me is not for
- Not for you if you need to change a printed code, as the free codes are static
- Pricey if you want dynamic codes: QR-Server Starter allows only 1, for €60 net a year
- Watch out: QR-Server prices are net of tax in euros, on 3 or 12 month contracts
- Watch out: custom short domains and bulk import are only on the Agency plan, €588 a year
Why goQR.me gets a 3.0
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- AValue for moneyThe generator and the API are free, with no request limit stated. The paid QR-Server Starter is €60 net a year, about €5 a month, with Professional at €210.
- AFree plan and trialFree outright for static codes, with commercial use allowed. No cap is stated for the API.
- CFeaturesStatic codes in PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, EPS and PDF with colour and error-correction options. Editable codes and scan statistics need a QR-Server plan.
- BEase of useNo store rating on record. A web tool with nothing to set up: type, pick a format, download.
- CPlatforms and integrationsWeb only, plus an API for developers. No integrations are listed.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from goQR.me's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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goQR.me's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 19 of the 22 other QR code generators we grade, and level with 3.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 19 of 22) and worst on platforms and integrations (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at about $5.59 a month, against a middle price of $10 for the category: 3 of the 19 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 23 QR code generators we grade, cut by the letter each got. goQR.me’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 19 of 22, level with 3
- AFree plan and trialAbove 18 of 22, level with 4
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 22, level with 11
- BEase of useAbove 18 of 22, level with 3
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 22, level with 12
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 23 QR code generators. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
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
Keep goQR.me, or make your own?
Your call
You could make the core of goQR.me for yourself: qR codes and reports.
What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. It costs $67.03 a year.
What you could make
- QR codes and reports: an app builder makes these well.
- It runs in a browser, which is where something home-made would run too.
What you could not
- An API that other software can build on.
What this rests on. goQR.me’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is goQR.me?
goQR.me is a free web generator for static QR codes that the site says can be used commercially, plus a free QR code API. The same company runs QR-Server, a separate paid service for editable QR codes with scan statistics, sold in euros.
Worth knowing
- The free generator makes static codes only; changing a code's target after printing needs a QR-Server plan.
- QR-Server prices are in euros and shown net of tax, and contracts run three or twelve months.
- Starter allows 1 dynamic code; custom short domains and bulk import are limited to the Agency plan.
- The free site shows an ad for a print-on-demand shop beside the code.
Key features
- Free static QR codes
- Codes for URLs, text, phone numbers, SMS, email, vCard contacts, locations, calendar events and WiFi logins are generated in the browser and can be downloaded without signing up.
- Print formats
- Downloads come as PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, EPS or PDF, with a choice of size, border, colors and error-correction level.
- QR code API
- A web API at api.qrserver.com creates and reads QR codes; the documentation says there is no request limit, though abusive requests can be rejected.
- Dynamic codes on QR-Server
- The paid QR-Server service lets you change a code's target URL after printing and sends one code to different app stores by operating system.
- Scan statistics
- QR-Server plans report scans over time, browser and operating system, visitor location, time of day and day of week.
goQR.me pricing
As of Nov 12, 2026, goQR.me has a free plan, and paid plans start at €60 net per year (QR-Server Starter).
- Starts at
- €60 net per year (QR-Server Starter)
- Free plan
- The goQR.me generator and the QR code API are free, with commercial use allowed and no request limit stated for the API.
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial of QR-Server
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| goQR.me generator and API | $0 | Static QR codes with PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, EPS and PDF download, color and error-correction options, and a web API. Ads shown on the site. |
| QR-Server Starter | €60net per year (€23.70 net billed quarterly) | 1 dynamic QR code, unlimited static codes and scans, scan statistics, 1 team member and email support. |
| QR-Server Professional | €210net per year (€57 net billed quarterly) | 50 dynamic codes, 3 team members and API access, with the same statistics as Starter. |
| QR-Server Agency | €588net per year (€165 net billed quarterly) | Unlimited dynamic codes, 10 team members, bulk CSV import, 3 custom short-URL domains, white-label scan pages and phone support. |
Read from manage.qrserver.com on Nov 12, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with goQR.me before you buy.
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Common questions
Does goQR.me have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. goQR.me is listed for Web.
Does goQR.me have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. goQR.me is listed for Web.
Is goQR.me open source?
goQR.me is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does goQR.me have an API?
Yes. goQR.me offers a public API, according to its own site.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 12, 2026.