The Hovercode Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Hovercode in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Hovercode
The Insider’s Guide
Dynamic QR codes and short links, with a free plan that never expires
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among QR code generators, read from Hovercode’s own pages.
Made by Hovercode Ltd · checked Oct 23, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Hovercode’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Hovercode’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 23, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 4 of the 10 other QR code generators we grade
Hovercode makes dynamic QR codes and short links that can be edited after printing and tracked, along with multi-link pages, a form builder and GS1 Digital Link codes for product packaging. The free plan includes three dynamic codes with a logo and no scan limit. Paid plans add more codes, custom domains, bulk creation, team members, an API and webhooks.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Hovercode, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Codes, links and pages are set up in a web account, and Pro's code limit is a lifetime total you have to keep an eye on.
- 1
Best for a few editable codes and short links on your own domain
Hovercode makes dynamic codes and short links you can edit after printing, with multi-link pages, forms and GS1 Digital Link codes for packaging.
- 2
Paid plans start at $12 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $12 per month, billed monthly (Pro).
- 3
There is a free plan
Free forever: 3 dynamic codes, 3 short links and 1 multi-link page in total, unlimited scans, logos, the form builder and 3 months of basic analytics.
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
Web and iOS, with a browser extension too.
- 5
Dynamic codes and short links
Change where a code or short link points after printing, add a logo and style it. Static codes are unlimited on every plan.
- 6
Multi-link pages and forms
Micro landing pages with several links, and a form builder that works on the free plan too.
- 7
GS1 Digital Link codes
Create GS1 Digital Link QR codes for product packaging on every plan, including the free one, with guides to GTIN numbers and GS1 company prefixes.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 4 of 10
That is against the other QR code generators we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
The plain part of Hovercode you could make: qR codes and forms. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Hovercode at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $12 per month, billed monthly (Pro)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Browser extension
- Made by
- Hovercode Ltd
- Category
- QR Code Generators
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a few editable codes and short links on your own domain
Hovercode makes dynamic codes and short links you can edit after printing, with multi-link pages, forms and GS1 Digital Link codes for packaging. The free plan stops at 3 codes, Pro's 100 codes at $12 a month are a lifetime total rather than a monthly allowance, and the API, bulk creation and team members wait for Business at $39.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Pro is $12 a month, or $120 a year ($10 a month), at the dear end of this category, where the middle is $9, for 100 codes in total. The API, bulk creation and team members need Business at $39 a month. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free for good with unlimited scans, logos and the form builder, but 3 dynamic codes, 3 short links and 1 multi-link page in total is a cap you will hit, and analytics keep 3 months. |
| Features | B | Dynamic codes and short links, multi-link pages, a form builder, GS1 Digital Link codes, analytics with GPS on Business, an API, webhooks and an MCP server. Nothing in the core job is missing; teams, bulk and the API sit on Business. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. Codes, links and pages are set up in a web account, and Pro's code limit is a lifetime total you have to keep an eye on. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, an iPhone app and a Chrome extension, with Canva, Figma and Airtable, an MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor, and an API from Business. No Android or desktop app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Hovercode is for
- Fits if you need a few editable codes and short links on your own domain without Hovercode branding
- Works for product makers preparing GS1 Digital Link codes for packaging
Who it is not for
- Tight if you're staying free: 3 dynamic codes, 3 short links and 1 page in total, with 3 months of analytics
- Watch out: Pro's 100 codes are a lifetime total, so past that you delete old codes or upgrade
- Pricey if you need the API, bulk creation or team members, which start on Business at $39 a month
- Skip it if you might cancel, as only the first 3 codes, 3 links and 1 page stay active and custom-domain codes stop working
- Watch out: Zapier, Make, Shopify and Bubble are only listed as coming soon, and there's no Android app
Good to know
Good for
- Individuals who need a few dynamic codes free with no ads on scan
- Brands that want codes on their own domain without Hovercode branding
- Product companies preparing GS1 Digital Link codes for packaging
Worth knowing
- Pro's 100 codes are a lifetime total, not a monthly allowance; Business and Business Plus limits reset monthly.
- Cancelling keeps only the first 3 codes, 3 links and 1 page active; codes on a custom domain stop working.
- API access, bulk creation and team members start on Business at $39 a month.
- Zapier, Make, Shopify and Bubble integrations are listed as coming soon.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$12
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Hovercode has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per month, billed monthly (Pro).
Free
$0
3 dynamic codes and 3 short links in total, unlimited scans, logos and basic analytics with 3 months of history.
Pro
$12
per month, billed monthly ($120 billed yearly)
100 dynamic codes and 100 short links in total, 1 custom domain, no Hovercode branding and advanced analytics with 12 months of history.
Business
$39
per month, billed monthly ($390 billed yearly)
600 dynamic codes a month, 10 custom domains, API access, bulk creation, CSV exports, GPS tracking and up to 10 team members.
Business Plus
$99
per month, billed monthly ($990 billed yearly)
2,000 dynamic codes a month, 50 custom domains, up to 25 team members, up to 10 workspaces and webhooks.
The free plan
Free forever: 3 dynamic codes, 3 short links and 1 multi-link page in total, unlimited scans, logos, the form builder and 3 months of basic analytics.
Read from hovercode.com on Oct 23, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Two months free with yearly billing
Paying yearly costs 10 months' price for 12: Pro is $120 a year instead of $144, saving $24.
Stated on hovercode.comNonprofit
Discounts for nonprofits
The pricing FAQ says nonprofits can apply for a discount by getting in touch; no amount is given.
Stated on hovercode.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Browser extension
Dynamic QR codes and short links, with a free plan that never expires. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, AI features, forms, qR codes.
Nothing in the core job is missing; teams, bulk and the API sit on Business.
- Dynamic codes and short links
- Change where a code or short link points after printing, add a logo and style it. Static codes are unlimited on every plan.
- Multi-link pages and forms
- Micro landing pages with several links, and a form builder that works on the free plan too.
- GS1 Digital Link codes
- Create GS1 Digital Link QR codes for product packaging on every plan, including the free one, with guides to GTIN numbers and GS1 company prefixes.
- Scan analytics
- Free shows total and unique scans. Paid plans add time, device, browser and estimated city and country, and Business adds GPS location on request.
- Teams, API and webhooks
- Business adds API access, bulk creation, CSV exports and up to 10 team members; Business Plus adds workspaces and webhooks.
- Integrations and AI agents
- Canva, Figma, Airtable and a Chrome extension, plus an MCP server and a Claude connector for managing codes by chatting.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Browser extension
What it works with
- Canva
- Figma
- Airtable
- Claude
- ChatGPT
- Cursor
Hovercode is made by Hovercode Ltd.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
4/10
Other QR code generators it is graded above
Hovercode's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 4 of the 10 other QR code generators we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on features (B, above 6 of 10) and worst on free plan and trial (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $12 a month, against a middle price of $8 for the category: 7 of the 9 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 11 QR code generators we grade, cut by the letter each got. Hovercode’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 1 of 10
- CFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 10
- BFeaturesAbove 6 of 10
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 10
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 5 of 10
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 11 QR code generators. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Hovercode is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of Hovercode you could make: qR codes and forms. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
It costs $144 a year.
What you could make
- QR codes and forms: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A real app for iOS. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It plugs into other products, Canva, Figma and Airtable among them, and has an API.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Hovercode’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.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Uniqode, QR Code Generator PRO, Flowcode, QRFY and QR TIGER
The 5 tools Hovercode is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Uniqode
Free plan · from $9/mo
Dynamic QR codes and digital business cards for marketing teams.
- Only Hovercode lists a browser extension.
- Uniqode also covers digital business card.
- 2.0GPA
QR Code Generator PRO
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Editable, trackable QR codes with hosted landing pages, from Bitly.
- Only Hovercode lists an iOS app.
- Only Hovercode lists a browser extension.
- Hovercode also covers forms.
- 2.0GPA
Flowcode
Free plan · from $25/mo
Branded QR codes and landing pages, with an enterprise data platform.
- Only Hovercode lists an iOS app.
- Only Hovercode lists a browser extension.
- Flowcode also covers a/B testing.
- 2.6GPA
QRFY
Free trial · from $19/mo
Unlimited dynamic QR codes on one plan, sold by term length.
- Hovercode has a free plan. QRFY does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Hovercode lists an iOS app.
- Only Hovercode lists a browser extension.
- 3.0GPA
QR TIGER
Free plan · from $7/mo
Dynamic QR codes with a free plan, bulk creation and an API.
- Only Hovercode lists a browser extension.
- Only QR TIGER lists an Android app.
- Hovercode also covers forms.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
14
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Hovercode free?
Hovercode has a free plan. Free forever: 3 dynamic codes, 3 short links and 1 multi-link page in total, unlimited scans, logos, the form builder and 3 months of basic analytics.
How much does Hovercode cost?
Hovercode lists 4 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Hovercode work on?
Hovercode is available on Web and iOS. It also has a browser extension.
Does Hovercode offer any discounts?
Hovercode publicly lists the following: Two months free with yearly billing; Discounts for nonprofits.
Does Hovercode have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 23, 2026. Hovercode is listed for Web and iOS.
Does Hovercode have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 23, 2026. Hovercode is listed for Web and iOS.
Is Hovercode open source?
Hovercode is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 23, 2026.
Does Hovercode have an API?
Yes. Hovercode offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Hovercode integrate with?
Hovercode's listing names Canva, Figma, Airtable, Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor.
Who makes Hovercode?
Hovercode is made by Hovercode Ltd.
What are the alternatives to Hovercode?
The closest alternatives to Hovercode in our directory are Uniqode, QR Code Generator PRO, Flowcode, QRFY and QR TIGER.
How does Hovercode compare with other QR code generators?
Hovercode's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 4 of the 10 other QR code generators we grade, and level with 2.
Is Hovercode good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Hovercode C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $12 a month, against a middle price of $8 for the category: 7 of the 9 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Hovercode?
The plain part of Hovercode you could make: qR codes and forms. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Hovercode’s own pages on Oct 23, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 23, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Hovercode's own pages on 23 October 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Hovercode Ltd. Prices change, so check hovercode.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Hovercode, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/hovercode
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Hovercode’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Hovercode is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Hovercode Ltd. Prices and plans change: check hovercode.com before you buy.