Best QR Code Generators

The best dynamic QR code generators

Editable QR codes compared on the price of the cheapest paid plan, what that plan includes, scan analytics, integrations and security claims.

  • 7tools for individuals and small teams
  • 6platforms for businesses
  • $5a month for The QR Code Generator's Flex plan, with bulk creation and CSV export
  • 250,000API requests a month on the business pick's Core plan

Prices and facts checked on each vendor's own site: Page updated:

Our take: For individuals and small teams our top pick is The QR Code Generator. Its $5-a-month Flex plan includes bulk creation, CSV export of scan data and 60 days of analytics, which the other small-team tools sell on higher plans. Static codes are free without limit, 2 dynamic codes are free for good, and the same account can move up to Uniqode's Core and Plus plans for integrations and an API. For businesses our top pick is Uniqode, which leads on integrations, API allowance, analytics history and security certifications.

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Top 7 for individuals and small teams

#ToolFree dynamic codesCheapest paid planBulk creation and scan exportAnalytics on that plan
1The QR Code Generator2, never expire (shown with an ad, not editable on Free); unlimited static codesFlex: $5/mo billed yearly for 5 dynamic codes, or $10/mo for 45; ad-free, watermark-freeBoth included on FlexCity and country, device and OS, 60 days of history; GPS scan location as a $5/mo add-on
2Hovercode3Pro $12/mo or $120/yr: 100 codes, 1 custom domainBusiness only ($39/mo)City and country, device and browser, 12 months of history on Pro; GPS on Business
3QR TIGER3, 500 scans eachRegular $7/mo or $65/yr: 12 codesBulk from Advanced ($16/mo billed yearly); export not statedAdvanced scan analytics on Regular
4ME-QRUp to 10,000, all with an adLite $16.99/mo or $10.50/mo billed yearly: 1 ad-free codeBulk creation on Free; export not statedAnalytics on all plans; 1 year of history on Free, 3 years on Lite
5QRFY7-day trial$228/yr ($19/mo), $174 for 6 months or $117 per quarter; charged in eurosBulk by CSV or API on every planIncluded on every plan
6QR.io7-day trial$39.99/mo or $350/yr (shown as a discount from $479): unlimited codesBulk and API includedScan statistics included
7CanvaYes, with the Canva logo on Free and ProCanva Pro US$144 a year; Business US$250 a year per personNot statedTotal and unique scans, locations and device type on Business

Why this order

Criteria for this list: bulk creation on the cheapest paid plan, scan export on that plan, analytics on that plan, free dynamic codes that do not expire, and price. Each tool is ranked on what its own pages state. More stated items rank higher; a lower price breaks ties; where the order departs from that, the row says why. See how we compare.

#ToolStatesDoes not state, or costs extraCheapest paid plan
1The QR Code GeneratorBulk creation, CSV export and 60 days of analytics on its cheapest plan; 2 free dynamic codes that never expire; lowest price in the listNone of the five$5/mo billed yearly (Flex, 5 codes)
2HovercodeAnalytics with 12 months of history on its cheapest plan; 3 free dynamic codes with no ads; a custom domain on that planBulk creation and CSV export only on Business ($39/mo)$12/mo or $120/yr (Pro)
3QR TIGERAnalytics on Regular; 3 free dynamic codes; cheaper than HovercodeBulk only from Advanced ($16/mo billed yearly); export not stated; free codes capped at 500 scans each. Below Hovercode on the scan cap and the missing export$7/mo or $65/yr (Regular)
4ME-QRBulk creation on Free; analytics on every plan; up to 10,000 free codesExport not stated; every free code carries an ad and Lite makes only one code ad-free$16.99/mo or $10.50/mo billed yearly (Lite)
5QRFYBulk by CSV or API and analytics on every planNo free plan, only a 7-day trial; no monthly billing; VAT extra; charged in euros$228/yr ($19/mo)
6QR.ioBulk, API and scan statistics includedNo free plan, only a 7-day trial; the highest price in the list$39.99/mo or $350/yr
7CanvaStatic and dynamic codes on FreeBulk and export not stated; scan insights only on Canva Business; the Canva logo stays on Free and Pro codesCanva Pro US$144/yr; Business US$250/yr per person

Top 6 for businesses

#PlatformCheapest paid planIntegrations and APIHow long scan history is keptSecurity and compliance claims
1Uniqode$9/mo billed yearly (Essential): 15 codes, 50,000 scans a year; yearly billing onlyGoogle Analytics, Zapier, Make, Slack and the QR Code API (250,000 requests a month) from Core ($49/mo billed yearly); Smart Rules that send scanners to different pages by location, language, device or time, also from Core; 2,000,000 API requests on Business+60 days Essential, 90 Core, 180 Plus, lifetime Business+Two-factor login on every plan; single sign-on (SAML) as a $500-a-year add-on on Plus, included on Business+; SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, HIPAA, GDPR
2Flowcode$25/mo billed yearly or $60 monthly (Pro Plus): 50 codes and landing pagesCRM integrations from Pro Plus per its feature table; API on Growth ($250/mo billed yearly)Analytics for up to 6,000 scans on Pro Plus, 10,000 on GrowthSOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, TX-RAMP Level 2 (per its blog); single sign-on (SAML) on Enterprise
3Scanova$5/mo billed yearly (Basic): 3 codesAPI on Enterprise only30 days on Basic; no time limit from LiteISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 (type not stated), GDPR; MFA from Lite
4QRCodeKIT$20/mo billed yearly (Starter): 100 codesAPI on Enterprise ($150/mo billed yearly)Not statedISO/IEC 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GDPR; SSO on Enterprise
5QRStuff$10/mo or $100/yr (Lite Suite): 50 codes, 200 scans a monthAPI from Full Suite ($25/mo) per its API page; Google Analytics from Full Suite per its integrations rowNot statedSOC 2 (type not stated), GDPR; SAML and OpenID Connect SSO on Enterprise
6QR Planet$5/mo billed yearly (Starter): 5 codes; minimum term 3 monthsGoogle Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, batch creation, CSV export and API (100 requests a day) from Starter5 yearsGDPR; 2FA on paid plans; SSO as a White Label add-on

Why this order

Criteria for this list: integrations and an API and the plan they sit on, how long scan history is kept, security and compliance claims, and price. Each tool is ranked on what its own pages state. More stated items rank higher; a lower price breaks ties; where the order departs from that, the row says why. See how we compare.

#ToolStatesDoes not state, or costs extraCheapest paid plan
1UniqodeGoogle Analytics, Zapier, Make, Slack and an API from Core ($49/mo); history up to lifetime; two-factor login on every plan, single sign-on, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, HIPAA and GDPRNone of the four$9/mo billed yearly (Essential)
2FlowcodeCRM integrations from Pro Plus; SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA and TX-RAMP claimed; single sign-on on EnterpriseAPI only on Growth ($250/mo billed yearly); analytics capped by scans; two-factor login not stated$25/mo billed yearly or $60 monthly (Pro Plus)
3ScanovaISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 and GDPR claimed; MFA from Lite; no time limit on history from Lite; lowest priceAPI on Enterprise only; no integrations stated below Enterprise$5/mo billed yearly (Basic)
4QRCodeKITISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and GDPR claimed; single sign-on on EnterpriseAPI on Enterprise only ($150/mo billed yearly); history not stated; two-factor login not stated. Below Scanova: fewer stated items at four times the price$20/mo billed yearly (Starter)
5QRStuffAPI from Full Suite ($25/mo) and Google Analytics from Full Suite; SOC 2 and GDPR claimed; SAML and OpenID Connect single sign-on on EnterpriseHistory not stated; SOC 2 type not stated; 200 scans a month on Lite Suite. Below QRCodeKIT: fewer compliance claims, and its API tier is stated differently on two of its own pages$10/mo or $100/yr (Lite Suite)
6QR PlanetGoogle Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, batch creation, CSV export and an API from Starter; 5 years of history; two-factor login on paid plansOnly GDPR claimed, no SOC 2 or ISO 27001; single sign-on only as an add-on; API capped at 100 requests a day; 3-month minimum term. Last despite the most integrations at the lowest price: the thinnest compliance claims in the list$5/mo billed yearly (Starter)

Scan analytics: what each tool says it records

ToolLocationDeviceExportGoogle Analytics
The QR Code GeneratorCity and country; GPS as a $5/mo add-onDevice typeCSV on Flex ($5/mo)Via Google Analytics tracking parameters
UniqodeGPS tracking from CoreDevice type (Android, iOS, iPadOS) from CoreCSV from CoreGoogle Analytics from Core
HovercodeCity and country (estimated); GPS on BusinessDevice and browserCSV on Business ($39/mo)Not stated
QR TIGERPrecision geolocation from PremiumDevice operating system (FAQ)Not statedFrom Advanced
CanvaLocations (Business)Device type (Business)Not statedNot stated

Traps to avoid

Before you print

  1. Scan the code on two different phones.
  2. Change the destination once and scan again.
  3. Check how many codes the plan allows and what the cheapest paid plan includes. We list both above.
  4. Check where scan data goes and how long it's kept.

What we couldn't check: password protection on tools that don't state it, and API limits on plans that need a sales call.

Every fact above comes from the vendor's own pricing, help or trust pages, last read November 2026. Prices in USD unless marked. Prices change, so check the vendor's page before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best dynamic QR code generator?

For individuals and small teams, our top pick is The QR Code Generator: its Flex plan costs $5 a month billed yearly and includes bulk creation and CSV export of scan data, which every other tool in the small-team list sells on a higher plan. It also gives unlimited static codes and 2 dynamic codes free, and its business plans run on Uniqode. For businesses, our top pick is Uniqode: Google Analytics, Zapier and an API from its Core plan, 2FA on every plan, and SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, HIPAA and GDPR claims.

What do the free plans include?

The QR Code Generator gives unlimited static codes plus 2 dynamic codes that never expire, shown with an ad and not editable on the free plan. Hovercode gives 3 dynamic codes. Flowcode gives 2 with analytics for the first 500 scans. QR TIGER gives 3 with 500 scans each. ME-QR gives up to 10,000 with ads. QRStuff gives 10 that expire after 30 days. Canva includes dynamic codes on Free, with its logo. Scanova, QRFY and QR.io offer dynamic codes on a trial or a paid plan.

Can dynamic QR codes be edited after printing?

Yes. A dynamic code stores a short link, and you change where that link sends people in the tool's dashboard. The printed pattern stays the same. Editing is a paid-plan feature on most tools, so check the plan before you print.

How do I change a QR code destination without reprinting?

If the code is dynamic, log in to the tool that made it, open the code and change its destination. If it's static, you can't: the link is stored in the pattern itself, so you need a new code.

Which QR code generators have scan location tracking?

The QR Code Generator (city and country on Flex, with GPS as a $5-a-month add-on), Uniqode (GPS tracking from Core), Scanova (exact GPS from Pro), QR Planet (GPS on every plan), Hovercode (city and country; GPS on Business) and Flowcode (geo-location data on Growth).

How do I create a QR code that never expires?

Use a static code, which stores your link directly in the pattern and depends on no company. The QR Code Generator gives unlimited static codes free, and its 2 free dynamic codes never expire either, though they show an ad and cannot be edited on the free plan.

Which QR code generator is best for bulk creation?

On a budget, The QR Code Generator: bulk creation and CSV export are included on its $5-a-month Flex plan. QR Planet's $5 Starter plan also includes both, before VAT and with a 3-month minimum. Hovercode adds bulk at $39 a month, QR TIGER at $16 a month billed yearly, and Scanova at its $35 Standard plan. For thousands of codes with an API, Uniqode's Business+ plan allows 5,000 codes per batch and 2,000,000 API requests a month.