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OpenQR vs Uniqode
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OpenQR is the free, open-source option: dynamic codes, scan analytics and a free API, with no sign-up to generate. Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) is the paid enterprise option: its strengths are team controls, integrations and compliance, and its dynamic codes and analytics sit behind paid annual plans. OpenQR's free tier includes 1 dynamic code and 7-day scan history (25 active codes and a 90-day window on Pro for £9/mo), plus an MCP server for AI agents, an in-browser generator and an open-source core you can self-host.
Where OpenQR wins
- A free tier with dynamic codes, scan analytics and the full API (no annual lock-in); Pro at £9/mo raises the cap to 25 active codes and analytics to a 90-day window; Business (£19/mo) goes further: 100 active codes and a 12-month analytics window.
- No sign-up to generate: make and download a watermark-free code in your browser in seconds.
- An open-source core you can self-host, audit or fork (no vendor lock-in).
- A built-in MCP server, so AI agents (Claude, Cursor) can create OpenQR codes directly.
- Privacy by default: OpenQR generates static codes on your device and never sends them 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 and API are free for everyone, and the free tier includes 1 dynamic code and 7-day scan analytics. Pro (£9/mo) raises the cap to 25 active codes and the history window to 90 days; Business (£19/mo) goes to 100 codes and a 12-month window. Uniqode keeps dynamic codes and analytics behind paid annual plans entirely.
Do OpenQR codes expire or get held hostage?
No. Static OpenQR codes encode your data directly and work forever, offline. Dynamic codes are never deleted and never expire: on a downgrade, codes beyond your active allowance pause rather than die, and one click in the dashboard (or a re-subscribe) brings them straight back.
Can I migrate from Uniqode 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 create new dynamic codes in OpenQR, and the free API makes bulk creation straightforward.
Where does Uniqode still win?
In enterprise compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO), 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.