The QR.io Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about QR.io 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.
QR.io
The Insider’s Guide
Unlimited dynamic QR codes for one flat monthly or yearly price
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among QR code generators, read from QR.io’s own pages.
Made by QR.io · checked Nov 12, 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 QR.io’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on QR.io’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 1 of the 22 other QR code generators we grade
QR.io sells a single full-featured subscription: unlimited dynamic and static QR codes and scans, custom landing pages, scan statistics, bulk creation, API access and five team members. There are two billing options, monthly or twelve months, and a 7-day free trial.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about QR.io, taken from its own pages and our grades.
A web app where you build the codes and landing pages.
- 1
Best for unlimited dynamic QR codes at one price
There is no free plan, and light users pay the same as heavy ones.
- 2
Paid plans start at $39.99 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $39.99 per month, billed monthly ($350 for 12 months).
- 3
You can try it first
7-day free trial with access to all premium features
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Dynamic and static codes
Both kinds can be created, and codes can be edited from the dashboard. The trial FAQ says static codes keep working after the trial ends.
- 6
Custom landing pages
Included in both plans alongside color, shape and logo customization of the code.
- 7
Scan statistics
Reports how many scans a code gets, when and from where.
- 8
A 1.8 GPA, above 1 of 22
That is against the other QR code generators we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Your call
You could make the core of QR.io for yourself: qR codes and reports.
QR.io at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $39.99 per month, billed monthly ($350 for 12 months)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 7-day free trial with access to all premium features
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- QR.io
- Category
- QR Code Generators
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for unlimited dynamic QR codes at one price
QR.io sells one tier with unlimited dynamic and static codes, scans, landing pages and an API for $39.99 a month or $350 for 12 months. There is no free plan, and light users pay the same as heavy ones.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | $39.99 a month, or $350 for 12 months, which is about $29 a month. The category middle is $10 and the dearest tenth starts at $39.99. |
| Free plan and trial | D | 7-day trial with every premium feature, and the pages read do not say whether a card is needed. No free plan. |
| Features | B | Dynamic and static codes, landing pages, statistics, an API, bulk creation and 5 team members. Nothing in the listing is missing. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. A web app where you build the codes and landing pages. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with an API. No integrations or apps are named. |
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 QR.io is for
- Fits if you run many codes and want to stop counting them
- Works for an agency that needs bulk creation and an API
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you only need a few codes: every plan costs at least $39.99 a month
- Skip it if you want a free plan, as there is a 7-day trial only
- Watch out: the page does not say whether the 12-month plan renews automatically
- Watch out: there is only one tier, so you cannot pay less for less
Good to know
Good for
- Small teams that want unlimited codes at one predictable price
- Users who want API access and bulk creation without an enterprise tier
Worth knowing
- There is no free plan; after the 7-day trial every plan costs at least $39.99 a month.
- There is only one feature tier, so light users pay the same as heavy ones.
- The pricing page does not say whether the 12-month plan renews automatically.
- The site lists a 7-day money-back guarantee under both plans.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$39.99
A month to start
QR.io is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39.99 per month, billed monthly ($350 for 12 months).
Monthly
$39.99
per month, billed monthly
Unlimited QR codes and scans, dynamic and static codes, landing pages, statistics, API, bulk creation and 5 team members.
Yearly
$350
for 12 months
Same features as Monthly. The page shows $479 crossed out and a 27% saving; whether it renews is not stated.
Trying it first
7-day free trial with access to all premium features
Read from qr.io on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Save 27% on the 12-month plan
The pricing page shows the 12-month plan at $350, down from a crossed-out $479, with no end date given.
Stated on qr.io
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Unlimited dynamic QR codes for one flat monthly or yearly price. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, reports, qR codes.
- Dynamic and static codes
- Both kinds can be created, and codes can be edited from the dashboard. The trial FAQ says static codes keep working after the trial ends.
- Custom landing pages
- Included in both plans alongside color, shape and logo customization of the code.
- Scan statistics
- Reports how many scans a code gets, when and from where.
- API and bulk creation
- Both plans include API access and bulk creation of codes.
- Team members
- Five team members are included, and downloads are available as PNG and SVG.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
QR.io is made by QR.io.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
1/22
Other QR code generators it is graded above
QR.io's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 1 of the 22 other QR code generators we grade.
It stands best on features (B, above 13 of 22) and worst on value for money (D, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $39.99 a month, against a middle price of $10 for the category: 18 of the 19 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 8 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 23 QR code generators we grade, cut by the letter each got. QR.io’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 22
- DFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 22
- BFeaturesAbove 13 of 22
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 22
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 22
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 23 QR code generators. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. QR.io 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.
Your call
You could make the core of QR.io 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 $479.88 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.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. QR.io’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
QR Code Generator PRO, QR TIGER, QRCodeChimp, Hovercode and QRFY
The 5 tools QR.io is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
QR Code Generator PRO
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Editable, trackable QR codes with hosted landing pages, from Bitly.
- QR Code Generator PRO has a free plan. QR.io does not, though it has a free trial.
- QR.io also covers reports.
- 3.0GPA
QR TIGER
Free plan · from $7/mo
Dynamic QR codes with a free plan, bulk creation and an API.
- QR TIGER has a free plan. QR.io does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only QR TIGER lists iOS and Android apps.
- QR.io also covers reports.
- 2.2GPA
QRCodeChimp
Free plan · from $6.99/mo
QR codes, digital business cards and forms with a free plan.
- QRCodeChimp has a free plan. QR.io does not, though it has a free trial.
- QR.io also covers reports.
- QRCodeChimp also covers forms and digital business card.
- 2.4GPA
Hovercode
Free plan · from $12/mo
Dynamic QR codes and short links, with a free plan that never expires.
- Hovercode has a free plan. QR.io does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Hovercode lists an iOS app.
- Only Hovercode lists a browser extension.
- 2.6GPA
QRFY
Free trial · from $19/mo
Unlimited dynamic QR codes on one plan, sold by term length.
- QR.io also covers reports.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
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 QR.io free?
No, QR.io is a paid product, but you can try it first. 7-day free trial with access to all premium features.
How much does QR.io cost?
QR.io lists 2 plans. Monthly: $39.99 per month, billed monthly.
What platforms does QR.io work on?
QR.io is available on Web.
Does QR.io offer any discounts?
QR.io publicly lists the following: Save 27% on the 12-month plan.
Does QR.io have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. QR.io is listed for Web.
Does QR.io have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. QR.io is listed for Web.
Is QR.io open source?
QR.io is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does QR.io have an API?
Yes. QR.io offers a public API, according to its own site.
Who makes QR.io?
QR.io is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to QR.io?
The closest alternatives to QR.io in our directory are QR Code Generator PRO, QR TIGER, QRCodeChimp, Hovercode and QRFY.
How does QR.io compare with other QR code generators?
QR.io's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 1 of the 22 other QR code generators we grade.
Is QR.io good value for money?
ToolGPA grades QR.io D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $39.99 a month, against a middle price of $10 for the category: 18 of the 19 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of QR.io?
You could make the core of QR.io for yourself: qR codes and reports. What you would give up is listed below.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from QR.io’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from QR.io's own pages on 12 November 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 QR.io. Prices change, so check qr.io before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 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.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- QR.io, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/qr-io
- 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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- QRCode Monkey Insider's GuideFree static QR code maker with logos, colors and vector downloads3.0 GPA
Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what QR.io’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. QR.io is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by QR.io. Prices and plans change: check qr.io before you buy.