QRCode.io vs The QR Code Generator

QRCode.io is a web-based QR code generator with free static codes and paid dynamic codes. The site lists 34 QR code types, including URL, Wi-Fi, vCard, menu, and file codes. Dynamic codes let users change destinations after printing and track scans; static codes cannot be edited or tracked, but remain usable while their destination exists. The designer offers colors, patterns, shapes, frames, and a centered logo, with error correction to help keep codes scannable. Downloads are available as high-resolution PNG or SVG files. You can design and preview without an account, but downloading requires a free account created with email or Google. The Free plan is free and includes unlimited static codes and all 17 static types. Paid plans start at $3.99 a month, and include a 15-day trial with no card required; it expires automatically without converting to a paid plan. Dynamic-code analytics include scan time, device, operating system, browser, and approximate city-level location.

The QR Code Generator creates static and dynamic QR Codes that users can customize and track. Dynamic codes can be edited after printing or sharing, changing the destination without requiring a replacement code. Their scan analytics vary by plan: Free includes 14 days, while Core and Plus list 180 days. Designs can include logos, colors, shapes, and other elements, with PNG and SVG downloads listed on the homepage. Free accounts include 2 dynamic QR Codes and unlimited static QR Codes. Core lists 250 dynamic codes, while Plus starts at 500; both include integrations and a QR Code API. The listed integrations include Google Analytics, Slack, Zapier, Make, Workato, Google Sheets, Canva, Meta Pixel, Google Ads, and GS1 Data Hub. Free costs nothing; Core is $49 a year, Plus is $99 a year, and Flex is $120 a year, billed annually. A 14-day trial is listed. The maker describes use in areas including restaurants, retail, education, events, and hospitality.