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The QRCode.io Insider’s Guide

Everything we know about QRCode.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.

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ToolGPANovember 2026

QRCode.io

The Insider’s Guide

Free static QR codes and low-cost dynamic plans

QRCode.io, as pictured on qrcode.io

Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among QR code generators, read from QRCode.io’s own pages.

Made by QRCode.io · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com

2.6GPA

Contents

  1. 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
  2. 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
  3. 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
  4. 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
  5. 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
  6. 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
  7. 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

ToolGPA put this guide together from QRCode.io’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on QRCode.io’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.

Part 01 · Overview

Welcome

What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first

2.6

GPA, above 27 of the 37 other QR code generators we grade

QRCode.io is a QR code generator that offers static codes free with an account and sells dynamic, editable, trackable codes from $3.99 a month. It lists 34 code types, design options for shapes, frames and logos, and a 15-day trial with no card needed.

To get you started, here are 9 things to know about QRCode.io, taken from its own pages and our grades.

  1. 1

    Best for cheap dynamic QR codes

    QRCode.io makes static QR codes free and sells dynamic ones from $3.99 a month.

  2. 2

    Paid plans start at $3.99 a month

    As its pricing page puts it: $3.99 per month, billed monthly.

  3. 3

    There is a free plan

    Static QR codes are free with an account: no watermark, no expiration, downloadable as PNG or SVG.

  4. 4

    It runs on Web

    Web.

  5. 5

    34 QR code types

    Types include website URL, WiFi, vCard, restaurant menu, Google review, WhatsApp, PDF or file upload, email, SMS, event and app download.

  6. 6

    Dynamic codes

    Dynamic codes let you change the destination after printing and track each scan, with unlimited statistics retention on every paid plan.

  7. 7

    Design options

    Codes can use colors, patterns, shapes, frames and a logo in the center, and the site says error correction keeps them scannable.

  8. 8

    A 2.6 GPA, above 27 of 37

    That is against the other QR code generators we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.

  9. 9

    Your call

    You could make the core of QRCode.io for yourself: qR codes and reports.

QRCode.io at a glance

Pricing
Free plan, from $3.99 per month, billed monthly
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
15-day free trial of dynamic codes after sign-up, no credit card
Runs on
Web
Made by
QRCode.io
Category
QR Code Generators
Our grade
2.6 GPA, good

The report card

Best for cheap dynamic QR codes

QRCode.io makes static QR codes free and sells dynamic ones from $3.99 a month. The cheapest plan stops at 2,000 scans and 10 codes.

ToolGPA report cardQRCode.ioGraded Nov 13, 2026
SubjectGradeComment
Value for moneyALite is $3.99 a month, or $29.99 a year, under 60% of the $7.00 where QR tools start.
Free plan and trialBStatic codes are free with an account, with no watermark or expiry. Dynamic codes get a 15-day trial with no card.
FeaturesCStatic and dynamic codes. Lite caps scans at 2,000 and codes at 10, and unlimited scans start on Pro.
Ease of useCNo store rating is on record. Codes are made in the browser.
Platforms and integrationsCWeb only, with no apps and no integrations listed.
Grade point averageGood, out of 4.02.6

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 QRCode.io is for

  • Fits if you need a few dynamic codes cheaply
  • Works for someone who only needs static codes

Who it is not for

  • Tight if you pass 2,000 scans a month, as unlimited starts on Pro at $9.99
  • Watch out: the site warns that a $49.95 monthly charge comes from a separate company, qr-code.io
  • Watch out: you need a free account to download static codes
  • Skip it if you want apps or integrations, as none are listed

Good to know

Good for

  • People who only need free static codes that stay valid
  • Small businesses wanting cheap editable codes
  • Restaurants adding a menu code

Worth knowing

  • Lite caps scans at 2,000 and dynamic codes at 10; unlimited scans start on Pro.
  • Yearly prices are shown as annual totals only: $29.99, $69.99 and $199.99.
  • The site warns that a $49.95 monthly QR code charge comes from a separate company, qr-code.io, with a hyphen.
  • Only dynamic codes are paid; static codes need a free account to download as PNG or SVG.

Part 02 · Pricing

What it costs

Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved

$3.99

A month to start. There is a free plan too

QRCode.io has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 per month, billed monthly.

Static codes are free with an account, with no watermark or expiry.
From our grade for free plan and trial

  • Free

    $0

    Static QR codes that never expire, downloadable as PNG or SVG with a free account.

  • Lite

    $3.99

    per month, billed monthly

    10 dynamic QR codes, 2,000 scans, 2 invited users, 5 shapes and 14 QR code types. Also $29.99 per year.

  • Pro

    $9.99

    per month, billed monthly

    25 dynamic QR codes, unlimited scans, 5 invited users, 11 shapes. Also $69.99 per year.

  • Unlimited

    $29.99

    per month, billed monthly

    Unlimited dynamic codes and scans, 10 invited users, 60 shapes, 13 stickers, 34 types. Also $199.99 per year.

The free plan

Static QR codes are free with an account: no watermark, no expiration, downloadable as PNG or SVG.

Trying it first

15-day free trial of dynamic codes after sign-up, no credit card

Read from qrcode.io on Nov 13, 2026.

Ways to pay less

  • Annual discount

    Yearly billing costs less than 12 months

    Lite is $29.99 a year against $3.99 a month, Pro $69.99 against $9.99, and Unlimited $199.99 against $29.99 a month.

    Stated on qrcode.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

Free static QR codes and low-cost dynamic plans. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: reports, qR codes.

Web only, with no apps and no integrations listed.
From our grade for platforms and integrations
34 QR code types
Types include website URL, WiFi, vCard, restaurant menu, Google review, WhatsApp, PDF or file upload, email, SMS, event and app download.
Dynamic codes
Dynamic codes let you change the destination after printing and track each scan, with unlimited statistics retention on every paid plan.
Design options
Codes can use colors, patterns, shapes, frames and a logo in the center, and the site says error correction keeps them scannable.
Menus and catalogues
Restaurant menu and product catalogue codes hold 10 items on Lite, 20 on Pro and unlimited items on Unlimited.
Invited users
Paid plans let the account owner invite 2, 5 or 10 users depending on the plan.

Where it runs

  • Web

What it works with

Its own pages name no integrations.

QRCode.io is made by QRCode.io.

Part 04 · Standing

Where it stands

Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own

27/37

Other QR code generators it is graded above

QRCode.io's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 27 of the 37 other QR code generators we grade, and level with 3.

It stands best on value for money (A, above 31 of 37) and worst on ease of use (C, above 0).

Its paid plans start at $3.99 a month, against a middle price of $11 for the category: 1 of the 29 others that charge start lower.

On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 2 tools score higher and cost less.

Each grade against the category

Every bar is all 38 QR code generators we grade, cut by the letter each got. QRCode.io’s own letter is outlined.

  • AValue for moneyAbove 31 of 37
  • BFree plan and trialAbove 26 of 37
  • CFeaturesAbove 2 of 37
  • CEase of useAbove 0 of 37
  • CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 37

Price against what you get

Each dot is one of 34 QR code generators. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. QRCode.io is the marked dot.

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessQRCode.ioQR TIGERScanovaQRCodeFoxQRCode MonkeyQRFY

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 QRCode.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 $47.88 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

  • Sharing with other people, which means accounts and invitations.

What this rests on. QRCode.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, QRCode Monkey, Uniqode, Bitly and QR TIGER

The 5 tools QRCode.io is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.

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 QRCode.io free?

QRCode.io has a free plan. Static QR codes are free with an account: no watermark, no expiration, downloadable as PNG or SVG.

How much does QRCode.io cost?

QRCode.io lists 4 plans. Free: $0.

What platforms does QRCode.io work on?

QRCode.io is available on Web.

Does QRCode.io offer any discounts?

QRCode.io publicly lists the following: Yearly billing costs less than 12 months.

Does QRCode.io have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. QRCode.io is listed for Web.

Does QRCode.io have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. QRCode.io is listed for Web.

Is QRCode.io open source?

QRCode.io is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.

Does QRCode.io have a free trial?

Yes. 15-day free trial of dynamic codes after sign-up, no credit card.

Who makes QRCode.io?

QRCode.io is made by a company of the same name.

What are the alternatives to QRCode.io?

The closest alternatives to QRCode.io in our directory are QR Code Generator PRO, QRCode Monkey, Uniqode, Bitly and QR TIGER.

How does QRCode.io compare with other QR code generators?

QRCode.io's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 27 of the 37 other QR code generators we grade, and level with 3.

Is QRCode.io good value for money?

ToolGPA grades QRCode.io A for value for money. Its paid plans start at $3.99 a month, against a middle price of $11 for the category: 1 of the 29 others that charge start lower.

Could I make my own version of QRCode.io?

You could make the core of QRCode.io for yourself: qR codes and reports.

Where this guide comes from

The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from QRCode.io’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from QRCode.io's own pages on 13 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 QRCode.io. Prices change, so check qrcode.io before you buy.

Part 07 · About

About ToolGPA

Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

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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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Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what QRCode.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. QRCode.io is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by QRCode.io. Prices and plans change: check qrcode.io before you buy.