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OpenQR vs Uniqode
Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) is a polished, enterprise-focused QR platform — strong on team controls, integrations and compliance, but dynamic codes and analytics sit behind paid annual plans. OpenQR gives you free dynamic codes, free scan analytics, a free API and an MCP server, an in-browser generator that needs no sign-up, and a fully open-source core. Here's the honest breakdown, including where Uniqode still leads.
Where OpenQR wins
- Free forever — dynamic codes, analytics and the API cost nothing, with no annual lock-in.
- No sign-up to generate: make and download a watermark-free code in seconds, in your browser.
- Open-source core you can self-host, audit or fork — no vendor lock-in.
- The only QR tool with a built-in MCP server, so AI agents (Claude, Cursor) can create codes directly.
- Privacy by default: static codes are generated on your device and never sent to a server.
Where Uniqode still leads
- Enterprise compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO) and SSO for large organisations.
- Mature team collaboration with granular permissions.
- Native integrations with Salesforce, HubSpot and other marketing stacks.
- Even larger CSV bulk creation (up to 2,000 codes per import vs OpenQR's 200).
- A wider library of pre-built templates (menus, app downloads, coupons and more — OpenQR now covers vCard/business cards too).
FAQ
Is OpenQR really free, including dynamic QR codes?
Yes. OpenQR's generator, dynamic (editable) codes, scan analytics and API are all free. Uniqode keeps dynamic codes and analytics on paid annual plans.
Do OpenQR codes expire or get held hostage?
No. Static codes encode your data directly and work forever, offline. Dynamic codes redirect through oqr.to and stay editable — we never silently expire or disable a working code.
Can I migrate from Uniqode 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 create new dynamic codes in OpenQR; our free API makes bulk creation straightforward.
Where does Uniqode still win?
Enterprise compliance, SSO, mature team permissions, native CRM integrations and very large CSV bulk creation (2,000 per import vs OpenQR's 200). If you need those today, Uniqode is strong; several are on OpenQR's roadmap.
Free, open-source, no sign-up to generate.