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Best QR Code Marketing Platforms in 2026

This list covers QR Code Marketing Platforms for people planning QR-based marketing work. Compare pricing, free options, trial periods, and the platforms where a tool runs, such as web, API, iOS, Android, or an extension.

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    Bitly

    by Bitly
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

    Bitly combines short-link management, QR Codes, routing, and analytics across web and mobile access. Check the monthly limits and annual billing terms against your needs.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Flowcode

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Flowcode combines editable QR destinations, audience personalization, analytics, and landing-page optimization. The Free and Pro Plus scan limits are worth checking against campaign scale.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $25/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Hovercode

    Free plan APIExtensionWeb

    Hovercode pairs editable QR destinations with design controls and scan reporting. Check plan limits and the effect of cancellation on above-free content and custom-domain assets before committing.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $12/mo Visit site
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    QRCodeChimp

    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose QRCodeChimp if you need several QR formats, design controls, and reporting on dynamic-code scans.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $6.99/mo (annual) Visit site
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    QRCodeKIT (formerly uQR.me)

    Free plan APIWeb

    QRCodeKIT combines editable QR codes with scan reporting, exports, integrations, and team controls on Enterprise. The Free plan is constrained to two dynamic codes, each with a monthly scan cap.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $20/mo (annual) Visit site
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    QR TIGER

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    QR TIGER covers many QR-code formats, with dynamic tracking and conditional link routing among its listed options. The Free tier's scan caps and logo popup are worth noting if those limits matter.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $7/mo Visit site
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    QRStuff

    Free plan APIWeb

    QRStuff offers static and editable dynamic codes, customization, and scan analytics.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $10/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Scanova

    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose Scanova if you need QR Code creation and management with editable Dynamic Codes, landing pages, and scan analytics.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    QR.io

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    QR.io combines QR creation, branding, dynamic destinations, and scan analytics across web, mobile, and API access.

    6.1 From $39.99/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    QR Planet

    by QR Planet
    Free plan

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Check what a free plan provides before paying, and note whether a trial requires billing details or ends after a set period. If reading or changing code matters, check the tool's open-source licence and terms before choosing.

Questions

Do QR Code Marketing Platforms offer free plans?

Yes. A free plan is offered by platforms in this category. QR.io is listed as paid and does not have a free plan.

Are free trials available?

A free trial is offered by platforms in this category. Listed examples include QR.io with 7 days, Scanova with 14 days, and QRStuff with 30 days.

Which platforms can these tools run on?

The category includes tools that run on an API, web, iOS, Android, or an extension. Check the listing for the platform you need.

What paid starting prices are listed?

Examples include Scanova at $5/mo with annual billing, QRCodeChimp at $6.99/mo with annual billing, QR Planet at €5/mo, and QR.io from $39.99/mo.

How do I check whether a tool is open source?

Review the tool's licence and code-availability terms. The pricing details alone do not establish whether its code is open source.

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