A QR.io alternative for people who don't need unlimited codes
QR.io keeps its pricing simple: one feature set, billed monthly or yearly, with unlimited QR codes, API access, bulk creation and five team members. If you create codes at volume, that single plan may be good value. If you only need a few editable codes, QRPebble's tiers are smaller and cheaper: a free account with three dynamic codes, Pro at $9/month for 100, and static codes that need no account at all. The QR.io figures below come from their pricing page as read on 28 September 2026.
| Feature | QRPebble | QR.io |
|---|---|---|
| Static codes | Unlimited static codes for 37 QR types and 8 barcode types, no signup | Included in paid plans; static codes keep working after the trial |
| Free tier | Free account with 3 dynamic codes | 7-day free trial |
| Paid price | Pro $9/month or $84/year (100 dynamic codes); Business $29/month or $276/year (1,000) | $39.99/month or $350 for 12 months |
| Dynamic code limit | 3 / 100 / 1,000 by plan | Unlimited |
| API and bulk creation | Not offered | Included |
| Team members | Not offered | 5 team members |
| Download formats | PNG and SVG | PNG and SVG |
What we verified about QR.io
- Their pricing page lists $39.99 billed every month for unlimited QR codes. source, checked 2026-09-28
- Their pricing page lists $350 for 12 months (shown against a struck-through $479). source, checked 2026-09-28
- Both plans list unlimited QR codes, unlimited scans, PNG and SVG download, dynamic and static codes, custom landing pages, scan statistics, API access, bulk creation, 5 team members and a 7-day money-back guarantee. source, checked 2026-09-28
- Their FAQ: "the free trial lasts 7 days" and "Static QR Codes will continue to work after the free trial expires." source, checked 2026-09-28
- Their FAQ says payments are secured by Stripe and plans can be upgraded, downgraded or cancelled from the dashboard. source, checked 2026-09-28
When QR.io is the better choice
- You create hundreds of dynamic codes and want no per-code cap.
- You need API access or bulk creation.
- Five people need to share one account.
When QRPebble fits better
- You need fewer than 100 dynamic codes and want to pay $9/month.
- You want static codes and barcodes without starting a trial.
- You want a free tier that doesn't expire after seven days.
Switching
- List the dynamic codes you actually use in your QR.io dashboard.
- Recreate them as QRPebble dynamic codes; most small users fit within Pro's 100.
- Keep QR.io active until reprinted material with the new codes is in place.
FAQ
Is QR.io's unlimited plan better value?
Above roughly 100 dynamic codes, or if you need the API, it may be. Below that, QRPebble Pro at $9/month costs less.
Does QRPebble have a trial?
No trial is needed: static codes are free without signup, and a free account includes 3 dynamic codes with no time limit.
Both use Stripe. Does that matter?
It only means card payments are processed by Stripe on both sites. Plan terms are set by each company.
Try it now: free URL QR code
Static code: the data is encoded directly, so it never expires and is not tracked. Need to change the link after printing or count scans? Create a free dynamic code.
QR.io is a trademark of its owner. QRPebble is not affiliated with QR.io. Facts were checked on the dates shown and may have changed since.