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OpenQR vs QR Tiger
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QR Tiger is a well-established, well-marketed QR platform with a documented API and a large customer base — but its free tier is deliberately small (a handful of dynamic codes, each capped at a few hundred scans), and most paid plans are billed annually. OpenQR includes dynamic codes and scan analytics on its free tier (10 codes and 7-day history; unlimited codes and full history on Pro for £4/mo), plus a free API and MCP server, an in-browser generator that needs no sign-up, and a fully open-source core. Here's the honest breakdown, including where QR Tiger still leads.
Where OpenQR wins
- Free tier includes dynamic codes, scan analytics and the full API with no annual lock-in; Pro (£4/mo) makes codes unlimited and analytics full-history.
- No sign-up to generate, and no QR-Tiger-style branded popup on the scan page — your code, your destination.
- Open-source core you can self-host, audit or fork — no vendor lock-in.
- The only QR tool here with a built-in MCP server, so AI agents (Claude, Cursor) can create codes directly.
- Static codes are generated in your browser and never sent to a server.
Where QR Tiger still leads
- Mature large-scale bulk generation with CSV column mapping for thousands of codes per import.
- Deeper white-label control, including branded scan-landing pages and a custom domain on higher tiers.
- A long-established, well-documented REST API with ready-made integrations (HubSpot, Zapier, Canva) and a large developer community.
- Tiered plans with team sub-users and standard business support.
FAQ
Is OpenQR a free alternative to QR Tiger?
Yes. The generator, API and MCP server are free for everyone, and the free tier includes 10 dynamic codes and 7-day scan analytics. Pro (£4/mo) makes codes unlimited and analytics full-history. QR Tiger's free tier is limited to a few dynamic codes with a low per-code scan cap, and most paid plans are annual.
Do QR Tiger's free dynamic codes have limits?
Yes. The free plan allows only a small number of dynamic codes, each capped at a few hundred scans, after which you need a paid plan. OpenQR's free dynamic codes are not scan-capped (the free limit is the number of codes, 10).
Can I migrate from QR Tiger to OpenQR?
For static codes, just regenerate them free here — no account needed. Dynamic codes are tied to each provider's short links, so you'd recreate dynamic codes in OpenQR; our free API and CSV bulk creation make that straightforward.
Where does QR Tiger still win?
Very large bulk imports, white-label branded scan pages with a custom domain, a mature documented API with many native integrations, and team sub-users on higher tiers. If you need those today and budget isn't a constraint, QR Tiger is strong.
Free, open-source, no sign-up to generate.