The QRBTF Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about QRBTF 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.
QRBTF
The Insider’s Guide
AI-generated and parametric styled QR codes
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among QR code generators, read from QRBTF’s own pages.
Made by Latent Cat · 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 QRBTF’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on QRBTF’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
2.6
GPA, above 15 of the 22 other QR code generators we grade
QRBTF makes decorative QR codes two ways: a generative AI mode that blends a QR code into an image from a text prompt, and a parametric mode with many visual styles and SVG output. It is a styling tool for single codes rather than a code-management platform, and its pages describe no scan tracking.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about QRBTF, taken from its own pages and our grades.
AI codes need sign-in and testing to check they scan.
- 1
Best for styled and AI-made QR code art
It makes finished images only, with no dynamic codes or scan analytics, and AI-styled codes are not guaranteed to scan.
- 2
Paid plans start at $20 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $20 per month (AI QR Code Pro).
- 3
There is a free plan
Parametric QR codes are free forever and open source; AI QR codes include a trial of 10 generations.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Generative AI QR codes
Turns a text prompt into an image with a working QR code woven into it, with controls for strength, size, padding and error correction.
- 6
Control over scannability
The page explains the trade-off: higher control strength makes codes easier to scan but looks more like a QR code, and it recommends a strength of 1.0 to 1.3.
- 7
Parametric styles
A free mode that draws QR codes in many visual styles without a server and exports SVG.
- 8
A 2.6 GPA, above 15 of 22
That is against the other QR code generators we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace QRBTF you would be making an image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
QRBTF at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $20 per month (AI QR Code Pro)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Latent Cat, since 2020
- Category
- QR Code Generators
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for styled and AI-made QR code art
QRBTF makes decorated QR codes: free parametric styles in the browser, and AI-generated ones that cost $20 a month on Pro after 10 trial codes. It makes finished images only, with no dynamic codes or scan analytics, and AI-styled codes are not guaranteed to scan.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Parametric styles are free and open source. AI generation is $20 a month, the top of what this category charges. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Parametric codes are free forever with SVG export and no sign-in. The AI trial is 10 codes in total, not renewing. |
| Features | C | Parametric and AI styled codes, with a Discord bot. No dynamic codes or scan analytics on the pages read. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. AI codes need sign-in and testing to check they scan. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, plus a Discord bot for generating AI codes. No apps or API are listed. |
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 QRBTF is for
- Fits if you want a QR code that looks like a picture
- Works for designers who print the code once and do not need to edit it
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you need to change a code later, as there are no dynamic codes
- Skip it if you want scan counts, as no analytics are listed
- Watch out: AI codes are not guaranteed to scan, and the site says to test them
- Tight if you want many AI codes: 10 in the trial, and Pro is rate limited at $20 a month
Good to know
Good for
- Designers who want artistic QR codes for posters and social posts
- People who want a free, open-source parametric QR generator with SVG output
Worth knowing
- AI generation needs sign-in, and the trial covers 10 codes in total.
- Unlimited AI generation on Pro is rate limited.
- The pages read show no dynamic codes or scan analytics; codes are made as finished images.
- AI-styled codes are not guaranteed to scan; the site recommends testing them.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$20
A month to start. There is a free plan too
QRBTF has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per month (AI QR Code Pro).
Parametric styles are free and open source.
Parametric QR Code (Free)
$0
Various styles generated in the browser with no backend, SVG export, open source.
AI QR Code Trial
$0
10 AI QR codes with fast generation after signing in. Not a renewing allowance.
AI QR Code Pro
$20
per month
Fast generation, unlimited generation with a rate limit, generation through a Discord bot, and community and email support.
The free plan
Parametric QR codes are free forever and open source; AI QR codes include a trial of 10 generations.
Read from qrbtf.com on Nov 12, 2026.
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
AI-generated and parametric styled QR codes. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, AI features, image generation, qR codes.
Parametric and AI styled codes, with a Discord bot.
- Generative AI QR codes
- Turns a text prompt into an image with a working QR code woven into it, with controls for strength, size, padding and error correction.
- Control over scannability
- The page explains the trade-off: higher control strength makes codes easier to scan but looks more like a QR code, and it recommends a strength of 1.0 to 1.3.
- Parametric styles
- A free mode that draws QR codes in many visual styles without a server and exports SVG.
- Discord bot
- Pro subscribers can generate AI codes through a Discord bot.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Discord
QRBTF is made by Latent Cat, and has been around since 2020.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
15/22
Other QR code generators it is graded above
QRBTF's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 15 of the 22 other QR code generators we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 18 of 22) and worst on ease of use (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $20 a month, against a middle price of $10 for the category: 14 of the 19 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 11 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. QRBTF’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 12 of 22
- AFree plan and trialAbove 18 of 22
- CFeaturesAbove 1 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. QRBTF 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
To replace QRBTF you would be making an image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.6 is higher than 15 of the 22 other QR code generators we grade. It costs $240 a year. QRBTF is open source, so there is a third way: take its code and run it yourself.
What you could make
- QR codes: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- An image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. QRBTF’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
QRCode Monkey, QRFY, Hovercode, goQR.me and QRickit
The 5 tools QRBTF is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
QRCode Monkey
Free
Free static QR code maker with logos, colors and vector downloads.
- Only QRCode Monkey lists a browser extension.
- QRBTF is open source, according to its own site.
- QRBTF also covers image generation.
- 2.6GPA
QRFY
Free trial · from $19/mo
Unlimited dynamic QR codes on one plan, sold by term length.
- QRBTF has a free plan. QRFY does not, though it has a free trial.
- QRBTF is open source, according to its own site.
- QRBTF also covers image generation.
- 2.4GPA
Hovercode
Free plan · from $12/mo
Dynamic QR codes and short links, with a free plan that never expires.
- Only Hovercode lists an iOS app.
- Only Hovercode lists a browser extension.
- QRBTF is open source, according to its own site.
- 3.0GPA
goQR.me
Free plan · from €60/yr
Free QR code generator and API, with a paid editable-code service.
- QRBTF is open source, according to its own site.
- QRBTF also covers image generation.
- goQR.me also covers reports.
- 2.8GPA
QRickit
Free
Free QR code creator and small-scale API, supported by donations.
- QRBTF is open source, according to its own site.
- QRBTF also covers image generation.
- QRickit also covers digital business card.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
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 QRBTF free?
QRBTF has a free plan. Parametric QR codes are free forever and open source; AI QR codes include a trial of 10 generations.
How much does QRBTF cost?
QRBTF lists 3 plans. Parametric QR Code (Free): $0.
What platforms does QRBTF work on?
QRBTF is available on Web.
Does QRBTF have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. QRBTF is listed for Web.
Does QRBTF have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. QRBTF is listed for Web.
Is QRBTF open source?
Yes. QRBTF is open source, according to its own site.
What does QRBTF integrate with?
QRBTF's listing names Discord. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes QRBTF?
QRBTF is made by Latent Cat. It dates from 2020.
What are the alternatives to QRBTF?
The closest alternatives to QRBTF in our directory are QRCode Monkey, QRFY, Hovercode, goQR.me and QRickit.
How does QRBTF compare with other QR code generators?
QRBTF's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 15 of the 22 other QR code generators we grade, and level with 2.
Is QRBTF good value for money?
ToolGPA grades QRBTF B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $20 a month, against a middle price of $10 for the category: 14 of the 19 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of QRBTF?
To replace QRBTF you would be making an image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from QRBTF’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 QRBTF'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 Latent Cat. Prices change, so check qrbtf.com 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.
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tools graded
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categories
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price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- QRBTF, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/qrbtf
- 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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- QR Code Generators Insider's GuideEvery one of the 23 QR code generators we grade, compared
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- QR TIGER Insider's GuideDynamic QR codes with a free plan, bulk creation and an API3.0 GPA
- 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 QRBTF’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. QRBTF is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Latent Cat. Prices and plans change: check qrbtf.com before you buy.