The QRickit Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about QRickit 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.
QRickit
The Insider’s Guide
Free QR code creator and small-scale API, supported by donations
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among QR code generators, read from QRickit’s own pages.
Made by QRickit · 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 QRickit’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on QRickit’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
2.8
GPA, above 18 of the 22 other QR code generators we grade
QRickit is a free public web service for making static QR codes, with no account or personal information required. It covers links, contact cards, calendar events, WiFi logins, payment links and more, and offers a free API for small-scale use. The site asks for donations rather than charging.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about QRickit, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for free plain QR codes and a small API
QRickit makes many kinds of QR code for free with no sign-up, and the site runs on donations.
- 2
It is free
QRickit has no paid plan at all. Everything on the site is free, with no sign-up; the site asks visitors to donate through PayPal.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Many QR code types
Creators for URLs, email, SMS, phone numbers, contact cards (vCard), calendar events, WhatsApp, PayPal.me, cryptocurrency, WiFi, YouTube, Spotify and app store links.
- 5
No account needed
The home page says there is no app to download and no account or personal information required to make a code.
- 6
Standard and high resolution images
Codes can be saved as images for screens or for professional printing; styling beyond color is left to an image editor, as the site's own example does.
- 7
A 2.8 GPA, above 18 of 22
That is against the other QR code generators we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
QRickit is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
QRickit at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- QRickit, since 2006
- Category
- QR Code Generators
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for free plain QR codes and a small API
QRickit makes many kinds of QR code for free with no sign-up, and the site runs on donations. Codes are static, the generator has no logo or shape styling, and the small-scale API gives 96 dpi images only with no support.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Everything is free, with no account, and the small API is free too. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Free outright, with a donation request through PayPal. |
| Features | D | Many code types and standard and high resolution images, but no styling, scan tracking or editing after printing on the pages read. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record. No sign-up and nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with a small-scale API for light use. No apps or integrations. |
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 QRickit is for
- Fits if you want a plain code with no account
- Works for a developer who needs a small free QR image API
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want logos or shapes, as the site tells you to use an image editor
- Skip it if you need to change a code later, as none of its codes are described as editable
- Watch out: the API is for small-scale use, 96 dpi images only, with no support
- Skip it if you want scan counts, as no analytics are named
Good to know
Good for
- People who want a quick static QR code without signing up
- Personal and small-business use where donation-funded software is acceptable
Worth knowing
- Codes are static: the site describes no way to edit a code after printing, and it names no scan analytics feature on the pages read.
- The API is limited to small-scale use, gives 96 dpi images only and comes with no support.
- There is no logo, shape or template styling in the generator; the site suggests using an image editor.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
QRickit is free to use.
Everything is free, with no account, and the small API is free too.
Free
$0
All QR code creators and the small-scale API, with no sign-up.
The free plan
Everything on the site is free, with no sign-up; the site asks visitors to donate through PayPal.
Read from qrickit.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
Free QR code creator and small-scale API, supported by donations. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, digital business card, qR codes.
Many code types and standard and high resolution images, but no styling, scan tracking or editing after printing on the pages read.
- Many QR code types
- Creators for URLs, email, SMS, phone numbers, contact cards (vCard), calendar events, WhatsApp, PayPal.me, cryptocurrency, WiFi, YouTube, Spotify and app store links.
- No account needed
- The home page says there is no app to download and no account or personal information required to make a code.
- Standard and high resolution images
- Codes can be saved as images for screens or for professional printing; styling beyond color is left to an image editor, as the site's own example does.
- Free API
- A URL-based web service generates QR code images for websites. It is meant for small-scale use under 10,000 requests per day, with no support or availability guarantee.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
QRickit is made by QRickit, and has been around since 2006.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
18/22
Other QR code generators it is graded above
QRickit's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 18 of the 22 other QR code generators we grade.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 19 of 22) and worst on features (D, above 0).
QRickit has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 23 QR code generators we grade, cut by the letter each got. QRickit’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 19 of 22
- AFree plan and trialAbove 18 of 22
- DFeaturesAbove 0 of 22
- BEase of useAbove 18 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. QRickit 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
QRickit is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 18 of the 22 other QR code generators we grade.
What you could make
- QR codes and digital business card: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- An API that other software can build on.
What this rests on. QRickit’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
goQR.me, QRCode Monkey, QRStuff, The QR Code Generator and Hovercode
The 5 tools QRickit is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
goQR.me
Free plan · from €60/yr
Free QR code generator and API, with a paid editable-code service.
- QRickit also covers digital business card.
- goQR.me also covers reports.
- 3.0GPA
QRCode Monkey
Free
Free static QR code maker with logos, colors and vector downloads.
- Only QRCode Monkey lists a browser extension.
- QRickit also covers digital business card.
- 2.4GPA
QRStuff
Free plan · from $100/yr
QR code generator with free static codes and paid dynamic codes.
- QRStuff also covers reports.
- 2.2GPA
The QR Code Generator
Free plan · from $5/mo
Simple QR code maker from Uniqode, with a free and a low-cost plan.
- Only The QR Code Generator lists a browser extension.
- QRickit also covers digital business card.
- 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.
- 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 QRickit free?
Yes. QRickit is free to use.
How much does QRickit cost?
QRickit lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does QRickit work on?
QRickit is available on Web.
Does QRickit have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. QRickit is listed for Web.
Does QRickit have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. QRickit is listed for Web.
Is QRickit open source?
QRickit is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does QRickit have an API?
Yes. QRickit offers a public API, according to its own site.
Who makes QRickit?
QRickit is made by a company of the same name. It dates from 2006.
What are the alternatives to QRickit?
The closest alternatives to QRickit in our directory are goQR.me, QRCode Monkey, QRStuff, The QR Code Generator and Hovercode.
How does QRickit compare with other QR code generators?
QRickit's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 18 of the 22 other QR code generators we grade.
Is QRickit good value for money?
ToolGPA grades QRickit A for value for money. QRickit has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of QRickit?
QRickit is free, so making your own would save you nothing. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 18 of the 22 other QR code generators we grade.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from QRickit’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 QRickit'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 QRickit. Prices change, so check qrickit.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
- QRickit, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/qrickit
- 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 QRickit’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. QRickit is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by QRickit. Prices and plans change: check qrickit.com before you buy.