QR Codes are 2-dimensional barcodes where QR stands for "Quick Response". As the name suggests, QR Code is a channel that delivers quick decoded information in response to a scan - using a native camera app or a QR Code reader

How to create a QR code?

Creating a QR Code takes 20secs if you have the right QR Code generator! 1. Select the type of QR Code you want (website, call. app download etc) 2. Fill in the details required (URL, contact details or app link) 3. Determine the nature of your QR Code (Static or dynamic) 4. Customize if required 5. Download in your prefered format

How do I generate QR codes with text or logos embedded?

To generate a QR code with text or logo embedded, you have to ‘Upload a logo or image’ or choose a logo from the gallery. To download it, you will have to upgrade to the Starter plan. You can sign up for a 14-day free trial to create free static and dynamic QR codes with a logo. After the trial ends, you will no longer have access to the dynamic QR codes. Learn more about designing QR codes with logo

Yes, absolutely! With Beaconstac’s QR Code generator, you can create basic and colorful QR codes for free.

Do QR Codes need a scanner app for scanning?

No, not after Apple integrated QR Code scanning capabilities in native camera apps. Android made a similar switch with Google Lens. Scanning a QR Code today is as simple as point-the-camera-to-scan.

What is the minimum size of a QR code?

The minimum size of a scannable QR Code is 1 inch x 1 inch. However, the right size is also dependent on factors such as scanning distance, amount of data fitted into the QR Code and error correction levels. A basic formula for determining size based on scanning distance is: Size = Distance/10

How much data can I put in a QR Code?

The capacity of data a QR Code can hold is dependent on the number of rows and columns it possesses, The denser a QR Code looks, the more rows and columns it has, and the more data it can hold. The latest version of QR Codes, which version 40 has 31,329 modules (177 rows x 177 columns) and can hold 3KB of data.

How to measure the number of scans & what can I do with it?

Use the Beaconstac platform to monitor the number of scans and other significant data pointers, based on the location, device and other demographics to fine-tune your QR Code campaign.

Besides URLs, how are QR codes used?

QR codes can be used to deliver marketing campaigns, ask for customer feedback, make payments, navigate to a physical location, share files like PDFs, images, videos and more. Read more about all the types of QR codes

If a user scans a QR Code, can the device be tracked?

Personally identifiable information is not stored. When a user scans a QR code, information such as time, date, location and country of scan is collected. If the QR code is scanned through an app, more details may be tracked.

What is the difference between a Static and Dynamic QR Code?

Static QR Codes can be used to direct users to a fixed destination. This means one cannot change the destination URL once printed and distributed. However, dynamic QR Codes can flexible in nature. One can modify or rotate URLs linked to it, even after printing and distributing.

What is a QR Code used for?

QR Codes are extremely versatile in its use-cases. It finds its use-cases in automobile industry, retail, real estate, F&B, tourism and events, alike. It is mostly used for payments, delivering detailed information about a product or to collect feedback.

Should QR codes be used for real estate?

Realtors and real estate companies have a lot to gain from QR codes. QR codes can act as an on-call retailer when placed on ‘For Sale’ signs and bench ads making it easy for buyers to check out properties nearby, schedule an appointment or even look at a virtual tour. How to use QR codes in real estate

Do QR codes have to be black and white?

No. QR codes can be colorful, You can choose a different foreground and background color. You can even add a background image to the QR code to make it more interesting.

Can QR codes be scanned without an app?

Yes, QR codes can be scanned without an app. You can read our instructional guide on how to scan a QR code on your Android and iOS device as well as your desktop. If your Android smartphone is not running on Android 8 or above, you may need an app. Read our list of recommended apps

How do I check the performance of my QR code?

While Static QR codes also work in effective information delivery, Dynamic QR codes just go the extra mile and allow you to track the number of scans, time, location, type of software used to scan, integrate with Google Analytics and help in retargeting. That way, one can change their campaigns according to the data and understand their customers better. Get started with Dynamic QR codes and create trackable QR Codes

How do I generate a large batch of QR codes?

You can create 100 QR codes at once using our Bulk QR code generator. To use this, you have to sign up for the 14-day free trial or purchase the Starter plan. All you have to do is upload a CSV file, customize the QR code and download the ZIP file containing all your QR codes. Read our step-by-step guide here

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lite

For small businesses looking to reach more consumers

$15
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50 Dynamic QR Codes

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GPS tracking

Bulk creation

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pro

For mid-scale businesses with advanced QR Code needs

$49
USD per month, billed yearly

250 Dynamic QR Codes

1 User seat

Includes

All Lite features

Integrations

Static & Dynamic QR Code API

plus

For organisations to manage multiple teams or clients

$99
USD per month, billed yearly

500 Dynamic QR Codes

3 User seats, 3 Teams

Includes

All Pro features

Multi-user access

Add-ons

Users

Available at $60/user per year

QR Codes

Available at $6.25/month for 50 QR Codes

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For global leaders with security, control, and flexibility needs

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Tiered users
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Custom no. of scans

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SSO integration

Custom domain

White label

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QR Code essentials

Dynamic QR Codes
Change the destination URL, not the QR Code. Dynamic QR Codes can be tracked

250

500

Tiered pricing

Static QR Codes
Never change the destination URL once created. The scans cannot be tracked

Unlimited

Annual scans
Total number of scans per account per year

25,000

500,000

1,000,000

2,000,000

Tiered pricing

Application-wise templates
Pre-designed QR templates for a variety of popular use cases such as restaurant menu, vCard or app download.

Customizable forms
Pre-designed and customisable forms for lead generation, COVID health screening and surveys

Customizable landing pages
DIY editor to build mobile-optimised landing pages + pre-designed templates

Realtime scannability scores
Checks color contrast and impact of customisations on scannability

Error correction
High levels of correction to combat slight wear and tear of the QR Code

Multiple download formats
Available for download in digital & print formats including .png, .jpg, .pdf, .svg & .eps

Reporting and analytics

Tracks scans/time of day
A heatmap representation of the busiest and slowest hours

Tracks scans/location
Analyse QR campaign performance by city, state or country

Tracks scans/device type
Monitor how many users use Android, iOS, iPad or other devices to scan your QR Code

Email reports
Configure email reports to drop in your inbox, weekly, or monthly, or both. The email reports the best and worst performing campaigns and overall scan performance.

Tracks scans/GPS coordinates
A visual representation of scans by exact GPS locations. For this to work, the GPS location settings have to be turned on

User demographics via Google Analytics integration
Get unique user insights that only Google's algorithm and machine learning can give - user interests, demographics, behavior and more

First party data & retargeting lists

Facebook Pixels
Add your Facebook Pixel code to Beaconstac's dashboard. When users scan your QR Code, we automatically add them to a retargeting list to show Facebook ads.

Google Adwords retargeting lists
Add your Google Adwords ID to Beaconstac's dashboard. When users scan your QR Code, we automatically add them to a retargeting list to show Google ads and display ads via GDN

Data & security

GDPR compliant
Beaconstac is committed to protecting user data as per GDPR compliance

SOC-2 Type 2 compliant
SOC-2 Type 2 compliance demonstrates our committement towards meeting rigorous security and privacy standards

Beaconstac shield
An anomaly detection framework which identifies inconsistencies in user scan behaviour and filters such traffic. This maintains data sanity and protects your campaigns from analytics skewing

Phishing URL detection
URL-based phishing detection to protect end users from malicious links attached to QR Codes

Multi-user access management
Multi-level access such as either adminstrators, editors or just viewers to give your complete control

SSO integration via SAML
Sign in with your singular company-level SAML account to ensure complete control and security

Branding

QR design customisations
Personalise your QR Codes with unique shapes, brand colors, logo, frames, data patterns & backgrounds

White-label solution
Drop the Beaconstac branding from campaigns, dashboard & email templates, and add your branding

Campaign personalisation

Age-gated QR Codes
Personalise your campaign by age brackets. Particularly helpful for tobacco and cannabis industries

Multi-lingual QR Codes
Personalise global campaigns to work like local ones. One QR Code in multiple languages

Password protected QR Codes
Gate your landing page or digital asset with a password. Especially useful for financial documents.

Custom domain/URL
Reinforce your branding with your domain. Personalise them further with custom URLs

Collaboration

Add multiple users
Depending on the plan you choose, you can add multiple team members and configure their access.

Single

Tiered pricing

Configure seperate teams
Have multiple clients, product SKUs or cross-functional use of QR Codes? Create seperate teams and configure their access settings.

Unlimited

Asset library and sharing
Works as your branding kit. Add shared assets that different teams and users can reuse.

Manage & identify QR Codes with labels
Segregate QR Codes by campaign, goals, or even location by adding relevant labels. This makes it easy to export analytics or view QR Codes by a segment in mind

Ownership transfer
In case an employee leaves the organisation, you can always change the admin/account owner

Template locking
To maintain consistency with branded QR Codes, lock the shapes, colors or logos of the QR Codes and reuse it as a template

QR transfer across teams
As an admin, you can move QR Codes to desired teams

Scalability

Bulk QR Code generation

Static QR Codes

10,000
(50 per batch)

50,000
(250 per batch)

200,000
(1000 per batch)

Unlimited
(2000 per batch)

Dynamic QR Codes

50
(50 per batch)

250
(250 per batch)

500
(1000 per batch)

Custom
(2000 per batch)

Dynamic QR Code API

Rate Limit QR

10 requests/sec

25 requests/sec

100 requests/sec

Usage Limit QR

250k
requests/month

500k
requests/month

2M
requests/month

Integrations

Zapier
Zapier moves information between Beaconstac QR codes and your web apps without coding

Workato
Build complex workflows with QR Codes and other marketing tools, without coding.

Integromat
Move data between Beaconstac QR Codes and different web apps using Integromat.

Google Analytics
Connect Beaconstac QR Code as a property on Google Analytics to get unique and advanced user insights

Google Sheets
Manage your QR Code creation automatically using Google Sheet add-ons

Slack
Get notified about QR Code scans and response submissions on Slack

Customer support

Knowledge base
Explore articles, videos and guides on anything you need about Beaconstac

Live chat
Unmatched customer support for all users via chat - available anytime, anywhere

Email support
Drop an email to our support team at anytime of the day and we get back in a few hours with a solution

Phone support
Talk to QR Code experts on the phone to solve quick issues

Dedicated customer success manager
Personalised customer onboarding, training hours, and continued personalised support

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The modern QR Code platform for businesses like Amazon

Detailed plan comparison to help you pick the right plan for your business

Get started with the planet’s most powerful QR Code platform, our customers say so!

"A powerful and easy solution for our business."

"Great product, wonderful customer support"

"A powerful and easy solution for our business"

All QR Code plans help you build best-in-class QR campaigns

Dynamic QR Codes

Track performance

Campaign landing pages

Got questions about Beaconstac’s QR Code generator pricing? We’ve got you covered!

The modern QR Code platform
for businesses like
Amazon

Detailed plan comparison
to help you pick the right plan for your business

Get started with the planet’s most powerful
QR Code platform, our customers say so!

All QR Code plans help you build
best-in-class QR campaigns

Dynamic
QR Codes

Track
performance

Campaign
landing pages

Got questions about Beaconstac’s QR Code generator pricing?
We’ve got you covered!