Free QR Code Generator with Logo & Real-Time Analytics
Create QR codes for websites, WiFi, vCards, PDFs, menus, payments, and 30+ other types.
1Select type
2Complete the content
3Design your QR
Create a free account to download your QR
Your work is saved. Pick up where you left off in seconds.
- Track every scan, in real time
- Edit the QR's destination anytime
- 3-day free trial, no credit card needed
Choose a QR code type
Upload a PDF and share it from a single scannable code. Swap the file anytime.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowImage Gallery
Share a photo gallery from one code. Swipe-friendly on every phone.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowvCard Plus
Your digital business card. One scan shares your contact, role, and socials.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowVideo
Link to a video that plays on any phone, and see who actually watched.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowList of Links
All your links on one page, behind a single QR code.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowSocial Media
Show every social profile on one page. Visitors pick their platform.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowMP3
Make audio scannable. Upload an MP3 that plays in any browser.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowBusiness Page
Hours, location, contact, services. Your mini business page in a QR.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowCoupon
Run scannable promotions with terms, expiry, and live redemption tracking.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowApp Store
One code, both stores. iPhones go to App Store, Android to Play.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowLanding Page
Build a mobile landing page in minutes. Your QR links right to it.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowProduct
Tell your product's story from the packaging. Update specs anytime.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowEvent
Date, venue, and an add-to-calendar button. All from one scan.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowMenu
A contactless menu for every table. Update dishes and prices anytime.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowFeedback
Collect ratings and comments on the spot. Every reply lands in your dashboard.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowGS1 Digital Link
Retail-grade GS1 codes. GTIN-encoded, scanner and phone friendly.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowPayment
Get paid with a scan. UPI, PayPal, or bank transfer on one page.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
Register nowProduct Authentication
Serialized codes so customers verify authenticity in one scan.
Dynamic QR code. Edit content anytime, track every scan. Included in the 3-day free trial.
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What is a QR code generator?
Made in QRCodeStack: logos, brand colors, and frame styles.
A QR code generator is an online tool that turns information — a website URL, a WiFi password, a PDF file, contact details, a payment link — into a scannable 2D barcode that any smartphone camera can read. Modern tools to generate QR codes do more than just encode data: they let you customize the design with brand colors and a logo, choose between static and dynamic codes, and track every scan in real time.
What makes QRCodeStack different?
QRCodeStack is a QR code maker/generator built for businesses that need more than a single throwaway code. You can generate unlimited static QR codes for free with no signup, or upgrade to dynamic QR codes that you can edit after printing, point to new destinations whenever you like, and track by device, location, and time. Every code supports 37+ content types — from a simple URL to a WiFi network, vCard, PDF document, restaurant menu, UPI payment, or Google Review link — and exports as high-resolution PNG or scalable SVG for print and digital use.
Custom QR codes with your logo, colors, and design
A plain black-and-white QR code does the job. A branded QR code gets significantly more scans. QRCodeStack lets you design QR codes that look like part of your brand, not a generic black square stuck in the corner of a flyer.
Drop your logo straight into the center of the code. Pick foreground and background colors from your brand palette, or use a gradient. Choose from rounded dots, dot patterns, classic squares, or custom eye styles for the three corner markers. Add a frame with a "Scan me" call-to-action or your own text. Every design choice is preserved when you export as high-resolution PNG for print or scalable SVG for digital use, and the QR code stays scannable because the generator uses error correction to compensate for the logo overlay.
If you want even more control, save your design as a reusable template and apply it to every new QR code you create. Brand consistency across 5, 50, or 5,000 QR codes — without rebuilding the design each time.
Which type of QR code should I use?
Different content needs different QR codes. A WiFi QR code carries network credentials so guests connect without typing a password. A vCard QR code drops your full contact details into someone's phone with one scan. A PDF QR code opens a document; a UPI QR code triggers a payment. QRCodeStack supports every major QR code type and each one is dynamic-ready, so you can edit and track them just like a standard link.
How to create a QR code with QRCodeStack?
Creating a QR code on QRCodeStack takes less than 60 seconds and no technical skills.
Choose a QR code type
Pick from 37+ QR code types — website URL, WiFi, vCard, PDF, restaurant menu, UPI payment, Google Review, video, Instagram, WhatsApp, and more.
Add your content and customize
Enter your URL, upload your file, or fill in your details. Then drop in your logo, pick your brand colors, add a "Scan me" frame, and preview the result live as you design.
Download and track
Download your QR code as a high-resolution PNG for print or scalable SVG for digital use. If you chose a dynamic QR code, every scan is tracked in real time with location, device, and time data in your dashboard.
Live scan analytics from the QRCodeStack dashboard
Static vs dynamic QR codes: which one do you need?
Every QR code is either static or dynamic. The difference isn't about how they look — both can carry the same logo and colors — but about what happens after you create them.
Static QR codes
- • Encode the destination directly in the pattern
- • Free forever — no expiry, no subscription, no signup
- • Cannot be edited after creation
- • No scan tracking or analytics
- • Work even when the generator's servers are offline
- • Best for: WiFi passwords, plain text, one-time URLs
Dynamic QR codes Recommended for business use
- • Point to a short URL you control — the printed code never changes, but the destination can
- • Edit the link or content anytime, no reprinting
- • Track every scan: country, city, device, browser, time
- • Unlimited scans on every plan
- • Set expiry dates, password protection, or scan limits
- • Best for: marketing, business cards, menus, packaging, events
Want a deeper dive? Read our complete guide to static vs dynamic QR codes.
Generate any type of QR code
QRCodeStack supports every major QR code type and each one is dynamic-ready, so you can edit and track them just like a standard link.
QR codes for every business
QR codes have moved from gimmick to infrastructure. Below are the most common ways businesses use QRCodeStack — each linking to a guide with examples, templates, and best practices.
Restaurants & cafes
Swap paper menus for a QR code on every table. Update prices and dishes in real time. Collect Google Reviews from happy diners with one extra scan.
Restaurant QR codes →Business cards
A vCard QR code on your card saves your full contact details to someone's phone in one tap — no typing, no business card stack on a desk.
vCard QR code →Marketing & advertising
Track which flyer, billboard, or magazine ad actually drives scans. Update the landing URL without reprinting.
Marketing QR codes →Real estate
A QR code on the "For Sale" sign opens the virtual tour, floor plan, and agent contact details. Track scans to see which listings get the most interest.
Real estate QR codes →Events & conferences
One QR code for the schedule, speaker bios, WiFi password, and feedback form. Update content live as the event runs.
Event QR codes →Product packaging
Link to the manual, how-to video, warranty form, or nutritional info. Update what the QR shows without changing the packaging.
Packaging QR codes →Healthcare
Patient intake forms, appointment reminders, prescription info, and clinic WiFi — all behind a single trackable QR code.
Healthcare QR codes →Retail & loyalty
At-shelf product info, loyalty enrolment, and Google Review collection.
Loyalty QR codes →The best free QR code generator vs paid alternatives
If you're comparing QR code generators, here's how QRCodeStack stacks up against QR Tiger, Uniqode, Bitly, Flowcode, and QRCodeChimp. Pricing data and feature lists below are based on each platform's public pages, last verified in early 2026.
| Feature | QRCodeStack | QR TIGER | Uniqode | QRCodeChimp | Bitly | Flowcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $5/mo | $7/mo | $5/mo | $7/mo | $10/mo | $5/mo |
| QR Code Types | 37+ | 23 | 15 | 40+ | ~8 | ~10 |
| Unlimited Plan | $29/mo | $89/mo | $99/mo | $35/mo | $199/mo | $250/mo |
| Unlimited Scans | Yes (all plans) | Paid only | Plan limits | Yes | Yes | Paid only |
| Logo & Colors | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dot Patterns & Eye Styles | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Frame Templates | 24 styles | Yes | Yes | 200+ | Yes | Yes |
| Scan Analytics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk QR Creation | Yes (Pro+) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Enterprise | Yes |
| Password Protection | Yes (Pro+) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| One-Time Purchase | $1–$10 | No | No | No | No | No |
| QR Menu & Ordering | Built-in | No | No | No | No | No |
| Event Check-In | Built-in | No | No | Basic | No | No |
Data based on publicly available pricing and feature pages as of March 2026.
For deeper one-on-one comparisons, see our guides: QR Tiger alternatives, Bitly alternatives, Flowcode alternatives, Beaconstac alternatives, and QRCodeChimp alternatives.
A QR code generator you can actually trust
The QR code space is full of dark patterns — inflated scan counts, fake “your code was scanned!” emails, free codes that quietly expire, and pricing you can only see after a sales call. QRCodeStack is run by a registered business and does none of that. Here's what you get instead.
Real scan data — no fake alerts
Every number in your dashboard is a genuine scan from a real device. We never inflate counts and never send fake “your QR code was just scanned!” emails to pressure you into upgrading — a tactic some QR generators rely on.
Transparent pricing, no “contact sales”
Exact prices, public and upfront: $5, $12, and $29/month, plus one-time QR packs from $1 (no subscription). A 3-day free trial needs no credit card. No hidden enterprise tiers, no region-based price games.
No ads, no watermarks, no hostage codes
Scanners never see ads or third-party branding we injected — on any plan. Static codes never expire, and we don't silently deactivate a code you've already printed to force an upgrade.
A registered, accountable business
QRCodeStack is operated by Superstore Seven Technology Solutions LLP — a GST-registered company with a real registered office and 24×7 support, not an anonymous QR site you can't reach when something breaks.
We'd rather win on features than pressure: 37+ QR types, built-in Meta, Google, and TikTok retargeting pixels, per-scan analytics down to city and device, device-based app-store routing, SSO/SAML/SCIM, and a built-in restaurant menu — all at honest, published prices.
Enterprise-ready security and team management
QRCodeStack scales from a single $1 QR code to company-wide deployments. Bring your identity provider, provision users automatically, control who can edit what with roles, and keep a full audit trail — the access controls IT teams expect, without an opaque “contact sales” paywall.
SSO & SAML 2.0
Sign in with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 out of the box. On Advanced, bring your own IdP — Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, OneLogin — via SAML 2.0, with optional enforce-SSO that blocks password logins for your domain.
Teams with role-based access
Invite teammates as admin, editor, or viewer. Editors manage QR codes, viewers get read-only analytics, admins control membership — and SCIM 2.0 provisioning syncs users straight from your directory.
Two-factor authentication
TOTP 2FA with Google Authenticator, 1Password, Authy, or any RFC 6238 app, plus single-use backup codes — included on every plan, not just the expensive ones.
Audit logs
Every membership change, invite, role change, and security event is recorded in an org-wide audit trail. Review it in the dashboard or export to CSV for compliance reviews.
Workspaces for agencies & brands
One organization, many workspaces: agencies separate 30 client brands, chains separate locations. Workspace roles can differ from org roles, so a brand manager edits only their brand.
Hardened API access
REST API keys with per-key scopes and IP allowlists, so your integration can read analytics without being able to delete codes — and only from the servers you approve.
Need custom limits, a DPA, or procurement support? Talk to us about Enterprise · GDPR data-export and deletion built in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about QRCodeStack
What is a QR code generator?
A QR code generator is an online tool that turns information — like a website URL, WiFi password, PDF file, or contact details — into a scannable 2D barcode that any smartphone camera can read. QRCodeStack supports 37+ types of QR codes, lets you customize them with your logo and brand colors, and tracks every scan with real-time analytics.
Is QRCodeStack a free QR code generator?
Yes. You can generate unlimited static QR codes for free with no signup, no credit card, and no expiration date — they work forever. Dynamic QR codes (with scan analytics and the ability to edit destinations after printing) come with a 3-day free trial on all paid plans, starting at $5/month.
How do I make a QR code?
Open the generator at the top of this page, pick the type of QR code you want (URL, WiFi, vCard, PDF, etc.), enter your content, customize the colors and logo if you'd like, and download the result as a PNG or SVG file. No technical skills needed — most users create their first QR code in under 30 seconds.
Do QR codes expire?
Static QR codes never expire — the data is encoded directly into the pattern, so they work forever regardless of any service. Dynamic QR codes stay active as long as your QRCodeStack subscription is active. Unlike some generators that quietly disable QR codes after a free trial ends, QRCodeStack static codes are yours forever even if you never upgrade.
Are QR code generators safe to use?
QRCodeStack is GDPR and CCPA compliant, served over SSL, and never displays ads on your QR codes or scan pages. We never share or sell scan data. The QR codes themselves are safe by design — they're just an encoded link — but scanning unknown QR codes from untrusted sources can lead to phishing sites (a practice called "quishing"). The safest practice is to use a trusted generator for your own codes and check the destination URL before tapping unknown ones.
Can QR codes be tracked?
Dynamic QR codes can be tracked in detail — every scan records the country, region, city, device type, browser, operating system, and timestamp. You can see which QR code is driving the most engagement and which marketing channels actually convert. Static QR codes cannot be tracked because the data is encoded directly without going through a server.
Can I add my logo to a QR code?
Yes. Every QR code created on QRCodeStack supports a custom logo in the center, plus custom foreground and background colors, dot patterns, and corner styles. The logo placement uses QR code error correction so the code stays scannable even with the logo covering up to 30% of the pattern.
What's the difference between dynamic & static QR codes?
Static QR codes encode the destination directly into the pattern — they can't be changed after creation but they're free forever and work offline. Dynamic QR codes route through a short URL you control, which means you can edit the destination after printing and track every scan with analytics. Use static for one-off WiFi passwords or plain text; use dynamic for marketing, packaging, or anything you'll measure or update. Read the full guide.
How much does a QR code cost per month?
On QRCodeStack, a static QR code costs $0 — they're free forever with no monthly fee. Dynamic QR codes (with analytics and editing) start at $5/month for the Starter plan (25 dynamic codes), $12/month for Pro (250 codes with bulk generation and password protection), and $29/month for Advanced (600 codes with precision geolocation tracking and integrations). All paid plans include a 3-day free trial.
What is the most trusted QR code generator?
Trust depends on what you measure: security compliance, data privacy, pricing transparency, and longevity. QRCodeStack is GDPR and CCPA compliant, served by SuperStore Seven Technology Solutions LLP since 2024, used by 25,000+ businesses globally, and rated highly on Trustpilot. We commit to never deactivating static QR codes, even free ones, for the lifetime of the code.
Can I create a QR code without signing up?
Yes. The static QR code generator on this page works without any signup, email, or credit card. Enter your content, customize the design, and download — that's it. You only need an account if you want dynamic QR codes (which require login because they're tracked and editable).
Can I edit a QR code after I've printed it?
Yes, if it's a dynamic QR code. The printed pattern stays the same forever, but you can change where it points — a new URL, a different PDF, updated contact details — from your dashboard at any time. Static QR codes cannot be edited because the data is locked into the pattern; if you need to change a static code, you'll have to generate a new one.
Does QRCodeStack support retargeting pixels like Meta, Google, or TikTok?
Yes — retargeting is built in. Every dynamic QR code can fire a Meta (Facebook) pixel, Google Ads conversion tracking via Google Tag Manager, and a TikTok pixel on the scan redirect, alongside native Google Analytics 4 tracking. Everyone who scans your printed flyer, packaging, or poster can be added to your ad-platform custom audiences and retargeted later — turning offline impressions into online ad audiences. Pixels are configured per code or saved as reusable tracking profiles, with automatic UTM parameters for attribution. Retargeting is included on the Pro plan ($12/month) — QRCodeStack is the only QR platform at this price with native TikTok pixel support.
Does QRCodeStack support device-based routing (smart routing)?
Yes. The App Download QR code detects the scanner's device automatically and routes iPhone and iPad users to the Apple App Store, Android users to Google Play, and Huawei users to AppGallery — one printed code, three destinations. Because every QRCodeStack code is a dynamic redirect, you can also change any code's destination after printing, schedule activation and expiry dates, and cap total scans per code.
How detailed are QRCodeStack's scan analytics?
Each scan is recorded with city and GPS location, device brand and model, operating system, browser, and time of day — shown in a live dashboard with a scan map, device breakdowns, and time-of-day charts. Weekly scan reports by email, data export, UTM campaign tracking, and native Google Analytics 4 injection are included from the Starter plan ($5/month); Meta, Google Ads (GTM), and TikTok retargeting pixels are added on Pro ($12/month).
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