The Qrlab Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Qrlab 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.
Qrlab
The Insider’s Guide
QR codes and NFC tags with free static codes
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among QR code generators, read from Qrlab’s own pages.
Made by The Lab Group · 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 Qrlab’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Qrlab’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
2.2
GPA, above 12 of the 37 other QR code generators we grade
Qrlab, from The Lab Group, creates QR codes and NFC tags for links, files, vCards, menus, WiFi and more. Static codes are free with an account, and dynamic codes add editing, scan tracking, custom URLs and geofencing under a plan priced inside the account area.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Qrlab, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Editing, tracking and custom links need a dynamic plan whose price is not public, and many menu items are marked Coming soon.
- 1
Best for QR codes and NFC tags
QRLab makes static QR codes free with unlimited downloads.
- 2
There is a free plan
All static QR codes are free, with unlimited codes and downloads in a free account, per the support page.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Many destinations
The generator lists link, file, vCard, menu, WiFi, link page, media, contact, payment, app, custom page, poll, event RSVP and booking options.
- 5
Scan tracking
Dynamic codes track scans with analytics on frequency and locations.
- 6
Custom link and URL masking
Dynamic codes can use a custom link for the destination, plus URL masking, according to the support page.
- 7
A 2.2 GPA, above 12 of 37
That is against the other QR code generators we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Your call
You could make the core of Qrlab for yourself: qR codes and reports.
Qrlab at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- The Lab Group
- Category
- QR Code Generators
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for QR codes and NFC tags
QRLab makes static QR codes free with unlimited downloads. Editing, tracking and custom links need a dynamic plan whose price is not public, and many menu items are marked Coming soon.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Dynamic plan prices are inside the account and not published, so it sits at the ordinary grade. |
| Free plan and trial | B | All static codes are free with unlimited codes and downloads in a free account. |
| Features | C | Static and dynamic codes and NFC tags. Many menu items are marked Coming soon on its pages. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating is on record. Codes are made in the browser. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with no apps and no integrations 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 Qrlab is for
- Fits if you only need static codes
- Works for someone who also wants NFC tags
Who it is not for
- Watch out: dynamic plan prices are not on public pages
- Tight if you want editing or tracking, as that needs the dynamic plan
- Watch out: many menu items on its pages are marked Coming soon
- Skip it if you want apps or integrations, as none are listed
Good to know
Good for
- People who need free static codes with no limit on how many
- Venues that want to restrict a code to a location
Worth knowing
- Dynamic plan prices are not on public pages; the support page says they sit in the pricing section of an account.
- The vendor's own how-it-works and support pages show many menu items marked Coming soon.
- Static codes are free; editing, scan tracking, custom URLs and geofencing need the dynamic plan.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Qrlab's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
Dynamic plan prices are inside the account and not published, so it sits at the ordinary grade.
We could not confirm Qrlab’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. qrlab.com has them.
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
QR codes and NFC tags with free static codes. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: reports, qR codes.
Many menu items are marked Coming soon on its pages.
- Many destinations
- The generator lists link, file, vCard, menu, WiFi, link page, media, contact, payment, app, custom page, poll, event RSVP and booking options.
- Scan tracking
- Dynamic codes track scans with analytics on frequency and locations.
- Custom link and URL masking
- Dynamic codes can use a custom link for the destination, plus URL masking, according to the support page.
- Geofencing
- Geofencing restricts a code so only people inside a chosen location reach the destination.
- Design tools
- Codes can be restyled with shapes, colors, images and frames.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Qrlab is made by The Lab Group.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
12/37
Other QR code generators it is graded above
Qrlab's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 12 of the 37 other QR code generators we grade, and level with 6.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 26 of 37) and worst on ease of use (C, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 38 QR code generators we grade, cut by the letter each got. Qrlab’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 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
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 Qrlab for yourself: qR codes and reports.
Whether that is worth the price is your call.
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 this rests on. Qrlab’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, QR Code Generator PRO, Uniqode, QR TIGER and ME-QR
The 5 tools Qrlab 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.
- Qrlab also covers reports.
- 2.0GPA
QR Code Generator PRO
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Editable, trackable QR codes with hosted landing pages, from Bitly.
- Qrlab also covers reports.
- 2.4GPA
Uniqode
Free plan · from $9/mo
Dynamic QR codes and digital business cards for marketing teams.
- Only Uniqode lists an iOS app.
- Qrlab also covers reports.
- Uniqode also covers forms and digital business card.
- 3.0GPA
QR TIGER
Free plan · from $7/mo
Dynamic QR codes with a free plan, bulk creation and an API.
- Only QR TIGER lists iOS and Android apps.
- Qrlab also covers reports.
- 2.4GPA
ME-QR
Free plan · from $6.08/mo
Free dynamic QR codes paid for by ads, with ad-free paid plans.
- Qrlab also covers reports.
- ME-QR also covers templates.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
9
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 Qrlab free?
Qrlab has a free plan. All static QR codes are free, with unlimited codes and downloads in a free account, per the support page.
What platforms does Qrlab work on?
Qrlab is available on Web.
Does Qrlab have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Qrlab is listed for Web.
Does Qrlab have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Qrlab is listed for Web.
Is Qrlab open source?
Qrlab is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Qrlab?
Qrlab is made by The Lab Group.
What are the alternatives to Qrlab?
The closest alternatives to Qrlab in our directory are QRCode Monkey, QR Code Generator PRO, Uniqode, QR TIGER and ME-QR.
How does Qrlab compare with other QR code generators?
Qrlab's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 12 of the 37 other QR code generators we grade, and level with 6.
Could I make my own version of Qrlab?
You could make the core of Qrlab for yourself: qR codes and reports. Whether that is worth the price is your call.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Qrlab’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 QRLab'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 The Lab Group. Prices change, so check qrlab.com 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
- Qrlab, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/qrlab
- 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 Qrlab’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. Qrlab is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by The Lab Group. Prices and plans change: check qrlab.com before you buy.