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QR code generator prices compared
Most QR code companies charge a monthly or yearly subscription, mainly for dynamic codes and scan tracking. As of October 2026, entry plans we found run from about $7 to $60 a month. One-time apps range from $5.99 to $149. Forever QR is free for every feature, with no subscription or upgrade. We make Forever QR, so check the sources below.
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Subscriptions
| Service | Entry price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| QR Tiger | From $7 a month | Pricing page |
| QR Code Generator PRO | $9.99 a month billed yearly, or $19.99 monthly | Front Desk Review, checked Sep 27, 2026 |
| Bitly | $10 a month | QR Nova comparison, June 2026 |
| Hovercode Pro | $12 a month | Pricing page |
| Uniqode | $15 a month | QR Nova comparison, June 2026 |
| qr.io | $39.99 a month or $350 a year | Pricing page |
| Flowcode Pro | $60 a month | QR Nova comparison, June 2026 |
One-time purchases
| Product | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Gen QR Code Maker (Mac) | $5.99 once | GenerateOnlineQR |
| QR ProX 2025 (Windows) | $10 once | Gumroad listing |
| QR Code Maker Studio (iPhone) | $14.99 lifetime, or $1.99 a month | App Store |
| GetQRCodePro | $29 once | Product page |
| QRCD | $69 once | Product page |
| QRCode Monkey Pro lifetime | $149 | QR Nova comparison (not confirmed on the vendor's site) |
Prices were checked on October 13, 2026 and change often. Features differ between products; this table compares price only.
Is a subscription worth it?
Pay for a subscription if you need to change where a printed code points, or you need scan counts by location and device. If you only need codes that work, a static code is free and never expires. You can get most of the flexibility by pointing a static code at a page you control. See static vs dynamic QR codes.
Questions
- What is the cheapest QR code generator?
- Free static generators, including Forever QR, cost nothing for codes that never expire. Forever QR has no paid tier at all: every feature is free.
- Do I need to pay to make a QR code with a logo?
- Not with Forever QR. Logos, colors, shapes, frames, SVG, PDF, bulk and print sheets are all free.
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