The QRcode.me Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about QRcode.me 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.
QRcode.me
The Insider’s Guide
Free QR codes with a pay-once or subscription upgrade
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among QR code generators, read from QRcode.me’s own pages.
Made by QRcode.me · checked Nov 13, 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 QRcode.me’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on QRcode.me’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
2.4
GPA, above 19 of the 37 other QR code generators we grade
QRcode.me is a QR code generator based in Arnhem, in the Netherlands. Its free plan includes dynamic codes with scan tracking, but shows a branding page on scans after the third. Paying removes the branding, either once per code or through a monthly or yearly subscription.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about QRcode.me, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for free QR codes with pay-once upgrades
QRCode.me gives 10 static and 50 dynamic codes free, but a branding page shows after 3 scans.
- 2
Paid plans start at $14 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $14 per month, or $7.99 once per code.
- 3
There is a free plan
Free forever: up to 10 static and 50 dynamic codes with unlimited scans, tracking and editing, but a branding page shows after 3 scans.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Static and dynamic codes
Dynamic codes can be edited after printing and show scan statistics; the site lists 19 types including URL, WiFi, vCard and WhatsApp.
- 6
Many content types
Types include video, audio, PDF, photo collection, coupon, bio link page, multiple links, event and a payment-request type.
- 7
GS1 Digital Link
A GS1 Digital Link type for product GTINs, with bulk import, is available on every plan including the free one.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 19 of 37
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 QRcode.me for yourself: qR codes.
QRcode.me at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $14 per month, or $7.99 once per code
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- QRcode.me
- Category
- QR Code Generators
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for free QR codes with pay-once upgrades
QRCode.me gives 10 static and 50 dynamic codes free, but a branding page shows after 3 scans. You can pay $7.99 once per code to remove it or $14 a month for the rest.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | $7.99 once per code removes branding for good, and the yearly plan is $99, around $8.25 a month. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free is unlimited in scans, but a 5-second branding page shows after the third scan, and export, pixels and the API are paid. |
| Features | C | Dynamic codes, tracking, editing, API and MCP on the subscription. The free plan lacks export and custom domains. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating is on record. Codes are made in the browser. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web with an API and integrations with Zapier, Make, n8n and Slack. No apps. |
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.me is for
- Fits if you want a few codes and will pay once for each
- Works for people who connect codes to Zapier or Make
Who it is not for
- Tight if you stay free, as scanners see a branding page after 3 scans
- Watch out: a code made without an account is switched off after 7 days
- Watch out: codes not scanned for over a year are deactivated
- Pricey if you need many branding-free codes, as 100 cost $278.29
Good to know
Good for
- People who want free dynamic codes and accept a short branding page
- Buyers who prefer paying once per code to a subscription
- Teams that need an API or webhooks on QR codes
Worth knowing
- On free dynamic codes, scanners see a 5-second branding page after the third scan.
- A code made without an account is switched off after 7 days, per the comparison table.
- Codes not scanned for over a year are deactivated, with a reminder in advance.
- Statistics export, tracking pixels, custom domains and the API are not on the free plan.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$14
A month to start. There is a free plan too
QRcode.me has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14 per month, or $7.99 once per code.
Basic
$0
Up to 10 static and 50 dynamic codes, unlimited scans, editing and scan tracking. A 5-second branding page shows after the third scan.
Paid QR code
$7.99
one-time, per QR code
Removes the branding for one code for life, with unlimited scans, editing, statistics export and tracking pixels.
20 QR codes
$109.89
one-time bundle
Twenty branding-free codes, each for life, with unlimited scans and editing.
100 QR codes
$278.29
one-time bundle
One hundred branding-free codes, each for life, with unlimited scans and editing.
Subscription
$14
per month, billed monthly
Unlimited branding-free codes, unlimited scans, API and MCP access, team members and integrations. Also sold at $99 per year.
The free plan
Free forever: up to 10 static and 50 dynamic codes with unlimited scans, tracking and editing, but a branding page shows after 3 scans.
Read from qrcode.me on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Yearly subscription saves 41%
The Subscription is $14 per month or $99 per year, which the pricing page labels as a 41% saving.
Stated on qrcode.meLifetime license
Pay once per QR code, no subscription
A single branding-free code costs $7.99 once and lasts for life; bundles of 20 and 100 codes are sold at one-time prices.
Stated on qrcode.me
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 QR codes with a pay-once or subscription upgrade. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, qR codes.
Dynamic codes, tracking, editing, API and MCP on the subscription.
- Static and dynamic codes
- Dynamic codes can be edited after printing and show scan statistics; the site lists 19 types including URL, WiFi, vCard and WhatsApp.
- Many content types
- Types include video, audio, PDF, photo collection, coupon, bio link page, multiple links, event and a payment-request type.
- GS1 Digital Link
- A GS1 Digital Link type for product GTINs, with bulk import, is available on every plan including the free one.
- API, MCP and integrations
- Paid options include an API, an MCP connection for AI assistants, webhooks, Zapier, Make, n8n and Slack.
- Your own domain
- Paid QR codes can use the customer's own domain instead of the vendor's, and team members can be invited.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Zapier
- Make
- n8n
- Slack
QRcode.me is made by QRcode.me.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
19/37
Other QR code generators it is graded above
QRcode.me's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 19 of the 37 other QR code generators we grade, and level with 7.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 26 of 37) and worst on ease of use (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $14 a month, against a middle price of $11 for the category: 18 of the 29 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 6 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.me’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 21 of 37
- CFree plan and trialAbove 5 of 37
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 37
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 37
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 26 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.me 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 QRcode.me for yourself: qR codes.
What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. It costs $168 a year.
What you could make
- QR codes: an app builder makes this well.
- It runs in a browser, which is where something home-made would run too.
What you could not
- It plugs into other products, Zapier, Make and n8n among them, and has an API.
What this rests on. QRcode.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.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
QRCode Monkey, QRFY, Hovercode, QRStuff and ME-QR
The 5 tools QRcode.me 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.
- 2.6GPA
QRFY
Free trial · from $19/mo
Unlimited dynamic QR codes on one plan, sold by term length.
- QRcode.me has a free plan. QRFY does not, though it has a free trial.
- 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.
- Hovercode also covers forms.
- 2.4GPA
QRStuff
Free plan · from $100/yr
QR code generator with free static codes and paid dynamic codes.
- QRStuff also covers reports and digital business card.
- 2.4GPA
ME-QR
Free plan · from $6.08/mo
Free dynamic QR codes paid for by ads, with ad-free paid plans.
- ME-QR also covers templates.
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 QRcode.me free?
QRcode.me has a free plan. Free forever: up to 10 static and 50 dynamic codes with unlimited scans, tracking and editing, but a branding page shows after 3 scans.
How much does QRcode.me cost?
QRcode.me lists 5 plans. Basic: $0.
What platforms does QRcode.me work on?
QRcode.me is available on Web.
Does QRcode.me offer any discounts?
QRcode.me publicly lists the following: Yearly subscription saves 41%; Pay once per QR code, no subscription.
Does QRcode.me have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. QRcode.me is listed for Web.
Does QRcode.me have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. QRcode.me is listed for Web.
Is QRcode.me open source?
QRcode.me is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does QRcode.me have an API?
Yes. QRcode.me offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does QRcode.me integrate with?
QRcode.me's listing names Zapier, Make, n8n and Slack. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes QRcode.me?
QRcode.me is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to QRcode.me?
The closest alternatives to QRcode.me in our directory are QRCode Monkey, QRFY, Hovercode, QRStuff and ME-QR.
How does QRcode.me compare with other QR code generators?
QRcode.me's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 19 of the 37 other QR code generators we grade, and level with 7.
Is QRcode.me good value for money?
ToolGPA grades QRcode.me B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $14 a month, against a middle price of $11 for the category: 18 of the 29 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of QRcode.me?
You could make the core of QRcode.me for yourself: qR codes. What you would give up is listed below.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from QRcode.me’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.me'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.me. Prices change, so check qrcode.me before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
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.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- QRcode.me, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/qrcode-me
- 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 TIGER Insider's GuideDynamic QR codes with a free plan, bulk creation and an API3.0 GPA
- Qrafter Insider's GuideQR code scanner and generator app for iPhone, iPad and Mac3.0 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 QRcode.me’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.me is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by QRcode.me. Prices and plans change: check qrcode.me before you buy.