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OpenQR vs ME-QR
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Pick ME-QR if you want the most free dynamic codes and can accept an ad in front of your scanners; pick OpenQR if you want an ad-free scan, flat pricing and an open-source core. ME-QR is genuinely generous on code counts (no per-code scan cap and a high code limit), but on the free and entry tiers people who scan your code see an advertisement before reaching your destination, analytics retention is short, and pricing is geo-localised and inconsistent. OpenQR's free tier includes 1 dynamic code and 7-day analytics with no ads ever; Pro is a flat £9/mo for 25 active codes and a 90-day history window.
Where OpenQR wins
- No ads, ever: ME-QR shows scanners an ad interstitial on its free and entry tiers, and OpenQR never does.
- A transparent flat £9/mo Pro, where ME-QR's pricing is geo-localised and varies by region and source.
- An open-source core you can self-host or fork (no lock-in to a proprietary redirect-and-ad layer).
- A free native REST API and an MCP server for AI agents.
- Static codes are generated in your browser and never sent to a server.
Where ME-QR still leads
- Very generous free dynamic codes (no per-code scan cap and a high code limit).
- A broad library of content types and templates, with strong multi-language coverage.
- Longer analytics retention on its paid tiers.
- Free design customisation (logos, colours, frames).
FAQ
Is ME-QR really free?
Mostly. ME-QR's free tier is generous with dynamic codes, but on the free and entry plans anyone who scans your code sees an advertisement before reaching your destination, and analytics history is limited. OpenQR's free tier (1 dynamic code, 7-day analytics) shows no ads at all.
Do ME-QR's free codes show ads to people who scan them?
Yes. Free and entry-tier ME-QR dynamic codes display an ad interstitial on scan; only the top tier removes ads from all codes. OpenQR never shows ads on a scan, on any tier.
What happens to my ME-QR dynamic codes if I stop paying?
ME-QR dynamic codes route through the provider's redirect layer, so they depend on your account staying in good standing (a common consideration with any dynamic-code provider). OpenQR's core is open-source, which reduces lock-in, and OpenQR static codes never depend on us at all.
Can I migrate from ME-QR to OpenQR?
For static codes, regenerate them in OpenQR for free; no account is needed. Dynamic codes are tied to each provider's short links, so you'd recreate them in OpenQR, and the free API and CSV bulk creation make that straightforward.
Free, open-source, no sign-up to generate.