QR Studio vs QR Tiger
QR Tiger is a mature, established QR platform with strong dynamic QR codes, scan analytics and an API. Its free plan covers static codes and a handful of dynamic ones; the rest is a subscription. QR Studio takes the opposite approach: everything static is free and unlimited with no account, and it all runs in your browser. If you need editable, trackable codes, QR Tiger is the better fit today. If you need free, private, permanent static codes and print tools, QR Studio is.
Side by side
| QR Studio | QR Tiger | |
|---|---|---|
| Price for static QR codes | Free, unlimited, forever | Free tier, with limits |
| Account required | No | Yes, for most features |
| Do static codes expire | Never | Static codes don't expire; free dynamic ones can |
| Dynamic (editable / re-pointable) QR | Not yet — on the roadmap | Yes |
| Scan analytics | Not built in (use UTM + your own analytics) | Yes |
| API & integrations | No | Yes |
| Design, colours, logo, frames | Yes — 35+ styles, 20+ frame shapes, per-eye colours | 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 |
| Watermark on free codes | None | None |
Choose QR Tiger if
- You need dynamic QR codes you can re-point after printing
- You need built-in scan analytics — counts, location, device, over time
- You want an API, Zapier/HubSpot integrations or GS1-compliant codes
- You're running campaigns across a team and need a shared dashboard
Choose QR Studio if
- ✓You want unlimited static QR codes for free, with no sign-up
- ✓The content is fixed (Wi-Fi, a stable URL, a menu page, a contact card) so it never needs editing
- ✓You care that nothing you type is uploaded — it's all built in your browser
- ✓You need print templates, bulk label sheets, a barcode generator or a QR reader in the same place
Frequently asked questions
Is QR Studio a free QR Tiger alternative?
For static QR codes, yes — unlimited, no account, no watermark, and they never expire. QR Studio doesn't yet do dynamic QR codes or scan analytics, which are QR Tiger's paid strengths.
Will my QR Tiger codes still work if I switch?
Static QR Tiger codes keep working — they encode the data directly. A free dynamic QR Tiger code stops working if it's disabled; you'd regenerate it as a static code here, or as a dynamic one once that ships.
Does QR Studio track scans like QR Tiger?
Not directly. Point a URL QR code at a link with UTM tags and your website analytics counts the scans for free. For per-scan detail and a dashboard, you need a dynamic code.
Which is better for a restaurant menu?
Either works. If your menu lives at a stable URL you won't move, QR Studio's free static code is simpler. If you swap menus seasonally or run several branches, QR Tiger's dynamic code is worth the subscription.
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 QR Tiger.