The The QR Code Generator Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about The QR Code Generator 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.
The QR Code Generator
The Insider’s Guide
Simple QR code maker from Uniqode, with a free and a low-cost plan
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among QR code generators, read from The QR Code Generator’s own pages.
Made by Uniqode Phygital, Inc. · checked Oct 23, 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 The QR Code Generator’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on The QR Code Generator’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 23, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 2 of the 10 other QR code generators we grade
The QR Code Generator (TQRCG) is a QR code maker from Uniqode for individuals and small businesses. It creates static and dynamic codes for links, files, contact cards, social profiles, apps, forms and more, with logos, colors and scan tracking. Its own plans are Free and Flex; larger needs are sold on the same page as Uniqode's Core and Plus plans, which run on Uniqode's platform.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about The QR Code Generator, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Static codes are quick, but dynamic codes mean an account, and Flex's code count and add-ons are yours to manage.
- 1
Best for a handful of dynamic codes for a small shop
The QR Code Generator is Uniqode's simpler maker for individuals and small shops, with free static codes and 2 free dynamic codes.
- 2
Paid plans start at $5 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $5 per month, billed yearly (Flex).
- 3
There is a free plan
Unlimited static codes and 2 dynamic codes that show ads when scanned, 1 user and 14 days of scan analytics. Free codes carry a watermark.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web, with a browser extension too.
- 5
Many code types
Codes for URLs, multiple links, PDFs, images, video, audio, vCards, SMS, email, phone, WhatsApp and other messengers, social profiles, app downloads, coupons, reviews and forms.
- 6
Static and dynamic codes
Static codes are free and unlimited. Dynamic codes can be edited after printing and are tracked; the free plan includes two.
- 7
Design and downloads
Change colors, style the code and add a logo, test it live, and download as PNG or SVG.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 2 of 10
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 The QR Code Generator for yourself: qR codes.
The QR Code Generator at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $5 per month, billed yearly (Flex)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial; afterwards two dynamic codes stay active, with ads
- Runs on
- Web, Browser extension
- Made by
- Uniqode Phygital, Inc.
- Category
- QR Code Generators
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a handful of dynamic codes for a small shop
The QR Code Generator is Uniqode's simpler maker for individuals and small shops, with free static codes and 2 free dynamic codes. Those free dynamic codes show ads and free codes carry a watermark, Flex at $5 a month yearly covers just 5 codes before each extra one costs $0.125 a month, and integrations, the API or your own domain mean moving to Uniqode at $49 a month.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Flex is $5 a month billed yearly for 5 ad-free dynamic codes, inside this category's cheaper quarter of $6.08. Each code past that is $0.125 a month, up to 45, and integrations or the API mean Uniqode's Core at $49. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Unlimited static codes and 2 dynamic codes free, but the dynamic ones show ads to whoever scans them, free codes carry a watermark and scan history lasts 14 days. A 14-day trial comes first. |
| Features | C | Static and dynamic codes in many types, logos and colors, PNG and SVG files, scan tracking and bulk creation on Flex. The gaps: no integrations, API, custom domain or Linkpages until you move to Uniqode's Core or Plus. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. Static codes are quick, but dynamic codes mean an account, and Flex's code count and add-ons are yours to manage. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | A website and a Chrome extension, so the browser only, with no integrations or API on its own plans. |
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 The QR Code Generator is for
- Fits if you run a small shop or restaurant and need a handful of editable codes
- Makes sense if you may later move up to Uniqode's business plans and want to start small
Who it is not for
- Tight if you're staying free: 2 dynamic codes that show ads, a watermark on free codes and 14 days of scan history
- Watch out: Flex is billed yearly, and extra codes ($0.125 each a month), extra users ($5 a month) and GPS location ($5) add up
- Pricey if you need integrations, the API, Linkpages or your own domain, which mean Uniqode's Core at $49 a month or Plus at $99
- Watch out: cancelling only stops the next renewal, and the current period isn't refunded
- Not for you if you want a phone app, as it's a website and a Chrome extension only
Good to know
Good for
- Individuals who need a couple of free dynamic codes
- Small shops and restaurants starting with a handful of codes
- Buyers who may later move up to Uniqode's business plans
Worth knowing
- Free dynamic codes show ads to people who scan them, and free codes carry a watermark.
- Flex is billed yearly. Extra codes cost $0.125 each a month, extra users $5 a month and GPS scan location $5 a month.
- Custom domains, Linkpages, integrations and the API need Uniqode's Core or Plus plan, which moves you to Uniqode's platform.
- Cancelling stops the next renewal; the current billing period is not refunded.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$5
A month to start. There is a free plan too
The QR Code Generator has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month, billed yearly (Flex).
Free
$0
Unlimited static codes, 2 dynamic codes with ads, 1 user and 14 days of scan analytics.
Flex
$5
per month for 5 dynamic codes, billed yearly
Ad-free dynamic codes, scalable from 5 to 45, 60 days of analytics, bulk creation, no watermark and CSV export of scan data.
Core
$49
per month, billed yearly
Uniqode's Core plan, bought here and used on Uniqode's platform: more dynamic codes, advanced analytics, integrations and the API.
Plus
$99
per month, billed yearly
Uniqode's Plus plan, used on Uniqode's platform: more codes, team users, Linkpages and a custom domain as an add-on.
The free plan
Unlimited static codes and 2 dynamic codes that show ads when scanned, 1 user and 14 days of scan analytics. Free codes carry a watermark.
Trying it first
14-day free trial; afterwards two dynamic codes stay active, with ads
Read from the-qrcode-generator.com on Oct 23, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: Web and Browser extension
Simple QR code maker from Uniqode, with a free and a low-cost plan. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, qR codes.
Static and dynamic codes in many types, logos and colors, PNG and SVG files, scan tracking and bulk creation on Flex.
- Many code types
- Codes for URLs, multiple links, PDFs, images, video, audio, vCards, SMS, email, phone, WhatsApp and other messengers, social profiles, app downloads, coupons, reviews and forms.
- Static and dynamic codes
- Static codes are free and unlimited. Dynamic codes can be edited after printing and are tracked; the free plan includes two.
- Design and downloads
- Change colors, style the code and add a logo, test it live, and download as PNG or SVG.
- Scan tracking
- See scans, unique users, locations and devices for dynamic codes. History runs 14 days on Free and 60 days on Flex.
- Chrome extension
- Make a code for the page you are on from a browser extension, without leaving the tab.
Where it runs
- Web
- Browser extension
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
The QR Code Generator is made by Uniqode Phygital, Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
2/10
Other QR code generators it is graded above
The QR Code Generator's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 2 of the 10 other QR code generators we grade, and level with 1.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 5 of 10) and worst on free plan and trial (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $5 a month, against a middle price of $8 for the category: 0 of the 9 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 11 QR code generators we grade, cut by the letter each got. The QR Code Generator’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 5 of 10
- CFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 10
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 10
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 10
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 10
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 11 QR code generators. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. The QR Code Generator 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 The QR Code Generator for yourself: qR codes.
What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. It costs $60 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
- An API that other software can build on.
What this rests on. The QR Code Generator’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
Uniqode, QRCode Monkey, QR Code Generator PRO, QRFY and ME-QR
The 5 tools The QR Code Generator is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Uniqode
Free plan · from $9/mo
Dynamic QR codes and digital business cards for marketing teams.
- Only The QR Code Generator lists a browser extension.
- Only Uniqode lists an iOS app.
- Uniqode also covers forms and digital business card.
- 3.0GPA
QRCode Monkey
Free
Free static QR code maker with logos, colors and vector downloads.
- 2.0GPA
QR Code Generator PRO
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Editable, trackable QR codes with hosted landing pages, from Bitly.
- Only The QR Code Generator lists a browser extension.
- 2.6GPA
QRFY
Free trial · from $19/mo
Unlimited dynamic QR codes on one plan, sold by term length.
- The QR Code Generator has a free plan. QRFY does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only The QR Code Generator lists a browser extension.
- 2.4GPA
ME-QR
Free plan · from $6.08/mo
Free dynamic QR codes paid for by ads, with ad-free paid plans.
- Only The QR Code Generator lists a browser extension.
- ME-QR also covers templates.
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 The QR Code Generator free?
The QR Code Generator has a free plan. Unlimited static codes and 2 dynamic codes that show ads when scanned, 1 user and 14 days of scan analytics.
How much does The QR Code Generator cost?
The QR Code Generator lists 4 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does The QR Code Generator work on?
The QR Code Generator is available on Web. It also has a browser extension.
Does The QR Code Generator have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 23, 2026. The QR Code Generator is listed for Web.
Does The QR Code Generator have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 23, 2026. The QR Code Generator is listed for Web.
Is The QR Code Generator open source?
The QR Code Generator is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 23, 2026.
Does The QR Code Generator have an API?
Yes. The QR Code Generator offers a public API, according to its own site.
Does The QR Code Generator have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day free trial; afterwards two dynamic codes stay active, with ads.
Who makes The QR Code Generator?
The QR Code Generator is made by Uniqode Phygital, Inc.
What are the alternatives to The QR Code Generator?
The closest alternatives to The QR Code Generator in our directory are Uniqode, QRCode Monkey, QR Code Generator PRO, QRFY and ME-QR.
How does The QR Code Generator compare with other QR code generators?
The QR Code Generator's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 2 of the 10 other QR code generators we grade, and level with 1.
Is The QR Code Generator good value for money?
ToolGPA grades The QR Code Generator B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $5 a month, against a middle price of $8 for the category: 0 of the 9 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of The QR Code Generator?
You could make the core of The QR Code Generator for yourself: qR codes.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from The QR Code Generator’s own pages on Oct 23, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 23, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from The QR Code Generator's own pages on 23 October 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 Uniqode Phygital, Inc. Prices change, so check the-qrcode-generator.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 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.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- The QR Code Generator, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/the-qr-code-generator
- 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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See our other guides
The best-graded QR code generators after The QR Code Generator, each with an Insider's Guide of its own.
- QR Code Generators Insider's GuideEvery one of the 11 QR code generators we grade, compared
- 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
- QRFY Insider's GuideUnlimited dynamic QR codes on one plan, sold by term length2.6 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 The QR Code Generator’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. The QR Code Generator is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Uniqode Phygital, Inc. Prices and plans change: check the-qrcode-generator.com before you buy.