QR Studio vs The QR Code Generator
The QR Code Generator (qr-code-generator.com) is a polished tool with good dynamic QR codes and analytics on its paid plans. It's also the one people most often get caught by: a 'free' dynamic code that stops working when a trial ends. Its static codes are genuinely free. QR Studio keeps it simple — everything static is free forever, with no trial and no account.
Side by side
| QR Studio | The QR Code Generator | |
|---|---|---|
| Price for static QR codes | Free, unlimited, forever | Free |
| Free dynamic codes that later stop working | N/A — no dynamic codes yet, nothing to switch off | This is the common complaint — a trial dynamic code expires |
| Account required | No | Yes, for dynamic and saved codes |
| Dynamic QR + analytics | Not yet | Yes, on paid plans |
| Static codes expire | Never | Never (static only) |
| QR types | 13 | Many |
| Design, logo, frames, shapes | Yes — 35+ styles, 20+ shapes | 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 The QR Code Generator if
- You want dynamic QR codes with analytics and you're ready to pay for a plan
- You need a large catalogue of code types with a very polished editor
Choose QR Studio if
- ✓You want a static code that's free forever with no trial and no surprise bill
- ✓You don't want to make an account to download a QR code
- ✓You want the code generated privately in your browser
- ✓You want print templates, free bulk label sheets, a barcode generator and a QR reader too
Frequently asked questions
Why did my free QR code from qr-code-generator.com stop working?
It was almost certainly a dynamic code created during a trial. Dynamic codes redirect through the provider's server; when the trial ends the redirect is disabled and the printed code goes dead. A static code — like the ones QR Studio makes — has no server in the middle, so it can't be switched off.
Are static QR codes from The QR Code Generator safe to keep using?
Yes. Static codes encode the data directly and don't expire. The issue is only with the trial dynamic codes.
Does QR Studio have the same problem?
No. QR Studio only makes static codes right now, so there's nothing on anyone's server that can lapse. When dynamic codes are added they'll be clearly labelled and priced, never a silent trial.
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 The QR Code Generator.