QR Ninja vs Online QR Generator
Transparent pricing from day one — QR Ninja codes never deactivate unexpectedly
Feature Comparison
| Feature | QR Ninja | Online QR Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Static QR codes | ||
| Dynamic QR codes | Created free, requires paid plan to keep active | |
| Pricing | ||
| Codes stay active on free tier | ||
| Pricing shown before code creation | ||
| Analytics | ||
| Scan analytics | Paid only | |
| UTM parameter tracking | ||
| Customization | ||
| Custom colors | ||
| Logo embedding | Coming soon | |
| Export | ||
| PNG download | ||
| SVG download | ||
| Integration | ||
| REST API | ||
| Management | ||
| Team collaboration | ||
| Tag organization | ||
| Branding | ||
| Custom short URL domain | ||
Pricing Comparison
QR Ninja
Free: 5 tracked dynamic codes that stay active permanently. Pro: unlimited codes, advanced analytics, API, custom domains.
Online QR Generator
Dynamic QR codes can be created for free, but are deactivated after a trial period — requiring a paid subscription to reactivate codes that may already be printed.
What Online QR Generator Does Well
- Logo and color customization on QR codes
- vCard and link-list QR code types
- Large established user base
- Visual design interface for QR codes
Why Choose QR Ninja
- QR codes are never deactivated without warning — free tier codes stay active permanently
- Transparent pricing shown upfront before you create codes
- Dynamic QR codes included on the free plan
- Scan analytics with device, location, and browser data
- REST API with OpenAPI spec for programmatic generation
- No surprise charges after you've already printed codes
How to Switch from Online QR Generator to QR Ninja
- Create a free QR Ninja account
- Recreate your QR codes as dynamic codes using the wizard
- Download new codes in PNG or SVG format
- Replace printed materials with new codes where possible
- Monitor scans and analytics from your dashboard
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my QR codes stop working on QR Ninja?
No. QR codes created on QR Ninja's free tier stay active permanently. You'll never be asked to pay just to keep an existing code working. Paid plans add features like advanced analytics and API access — they don't gate basic code functionality.
What happens when I hit the free plan limit?
Your existing codes continue to work and redirect as normal. The free plan limit only prevents creating new tracked codes beyond the allowance. You're never forced to upgrade to keep printed codes functional.
Can I switch from Online QR Generator?
Yes. You'll need to create new dynamic codes in QR Ninja and replace printed materials where possible. Going forward, your new codes will be trackable, editable, and will never be deactivated unexpectedly.
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