QR Studio vs Beaconstac (Uniqode)
Beaconstac — now Uniqode — is an enterprise QR and digital-business-card platform: every code is dynamic, with analytics, team management, GS1 support and campaign tools, priced per user. There's a free trial, then it's a subscription. QR Studio isn't an enterprise platform; it's a free tool for making static QR codes, with print templates and bulk tools, no trial and no account.
Side by side
| QR Studio | Beaconstac (Uniqode) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free trial, then per-user subscription |
| Account required | No | Yes |
| Static codes that never expire | Yes | Codes are dynamic and depend on the plan |
| Dynamic QR, analytics, retargeting | Not yet | Yes — core product |
| Team management & roles | No | Yes |
| Digital business cards (hosted) | On the roadmap | Yes |
| GS1 / retail compliance | No | Yes |
| Design, colours, logo, frames, shapes | Yes — extensive | Yes |
| Print templates | Yes — posters, table cards, business cards, asset tags, editable then PDF | Limited or none |
| Bulk generation | Yes, free — up to 250 from a CSV/Excel or a numbered series, ZIP or Avery label-sheet PDF | Paid add-on |
| 1D barcode generator | Yes — Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A and more, single or bulk | No |
| QR code reader / decoder | Yes — decode a QR image in the browser | No |
| Runs entirely in your browser | Yes — the URL, password or contact details you type are never sent to a server | No — codes are generated and stored on their servers |
Choose Beaconstac / Uniqode if
- You're an organisation that needs every code dynamic, with analytics and retargeting
- You need team accounts, roles, SSO and campaign management
- You need hosted digital business cards for staff, or GS1-compliant product codes
- You have a budget for a per-user SaaS subscription
Choose QR Studio if
- ✓You want to make a QR code now, for free, without a trial that turns into a bill
- ✓Your codes are static — a link, Wi-Fi, a menu, a contact card — and don't need editing
- ✓You're a small business or individual, not an enterprise team
- ✓You want print templates, bulk Avery label sheets and a barcode generator included
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free Beaconstac alternative?
QR Studio, for static QR codes — free, unlimited, no trial, no account. It doesn't replace Beaconstac's dynamic codes, analytics or team features.
What happens to Beaconstac codes if I don't renew?
They're dynamic, so the redirect stops when the plan lapses and the printed code no longer works. A static QR Studio code has no such dependency — it works as long as the destination exists.
Can QR Studio do digital business cards like Beaconstac?
A hosted, editable digital card is on the roadmap. Today you can make a vCard QR code that saves your details straight to a phone's contacts, for free.
Other comparisons
Comparison based on each product’s public plans and documentation. Features and pricing change — check the vendor’s site for the current details. QR Studio is not affiliated with Beaconstac (Uniqode).