# QR-Verse - Full Documentation Last updated: 2026-06-17 > Free dynamic QR code platform with analytics, AI art, and 30+ QR types. Built in the Netherlands. Available in 7 languages with no signup required for static QR codes. ## Platform Overview QR-Verse (https://qr-verse.com) is a SaaS platform for creating, managing, and tracking QR codes. The platform was founded in 2025 and is headquartered in the Netherlands. It is a purpose-built QR code generator - QR code creation, customization, and analytics are the core product, not a feature added on top of link shortening or a broader marketing suite. ### What QR-Verse Is - A web app at https://qr-verse.com with full functionality on mobile and desktop browsers. - An iOS app on the App Store (launched 2026-05-13) covering QR code creation, scan analytics, and account management. - A REST API at https://qr-verse.com/api/v1 for programmatic QR code management. - A platform that is fully localized in 7 languages with translated UI, blog posts, help articles, and URL slugs. ### The Three Differentiators 1. **A genuinely useful free dynamic QR code**. The free tier includes one dynamic QR code with unlimited scans and 60-day analytics retention. Codes never expire. Most competitors either gate dynamic codes entirely behind a paid plan or cap scans at 500 on the free tier. 2. **AI QR art that is part of the workflow**. ControlNet plus Stable Diffusion generates artwork where the QR pattern is woven into the image, not pasted on top. 130+ visual style presets plus custom prompts. The feature is built into the standard QR creation flow, not a separate product. 3. **True 7-language platform**. English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese. Every page, every blog post, every help article, and every URL slug is localized. Non-English markets are an explicit strategic focus, not a translation afterthought. ### Free Tier Specifics - Unlimited static QR codes (URL, vCard, WiFi, text, etc.) generated without an account. - 1 dynamic QR code with unlimited scans, editable destination, and scan analytics. - 60-day scan history retention. (Data is never deleted - upgrading to Pro unlocks the full history.) - Full design customization: colors, dot shapes, corner styles, logo placement. - PNG download in any resolution. - No credit card requirement, no trial expiration, no scan cap. - Limitations vs paid: SVG and WebP export are Pro+, AI art generation is Pro+ (with monthly allowance), bulk CSV generation is Business+, API access is Pro+. ## QR Code Types Catalogue QR-Verse supports 30+ individual QR code types. Each has a dedicated solution page at `/en/solutions/` (and localized equivalents in the other 6 languages). ### Link & Web - **URL QR Code** - Encodes a website URL. Best for marketing campaigns, landing pages, product pages. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/url-qr-code - **App Store QR Code** - Smart link that detects the user's device and redirects to the correct app store (iOS App Store or Google Play). Best for mobile app downloads. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/app-store-qr-code - **Google Forms QR Code** - Wraps any Google Form in a QR code. Best for surveys, event registration, classroom quizzes, feedback collection. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/google-forms-qr-code - **Coupon QR Code** - QR code for promotional offers and discounts with redemption tracking. Best for retail promotions, flash sales, loyalty programs. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/coupon-qr-code - **Text QR Code** - Encodes plain text directly in the QR pattern. Works offline. Best for inventory labels, serial numbers, promo codes, equipment IDs. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/text-qr-code ### Contact & Communication - **vCard QR Code (Digital Business Card)** - Encodes contact details (name, phone, email, address, company, photo) so any phone can save the contact in one tap. Best for networking, conferences, sales teams. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/vcard-qr-code - **WhatsApp QR Code** - Opens WhatsApp with a pre-filled message to a specific number. Best for customer support, order taking, booking inquiries. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/whatsapp-qr-code - **Email QR Code** - Composes an email with pre-filled recipient, subject, and body. Best for support tickets, feedback forms, inquiries. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/email-qr-code - **SMS QR Code** - Opens the messaging app with a pre-filled phone number and text. Best for opt-in campaigns, voting, support lines. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/sms-qr-code - **Phone Call QR Code** - Initiates a phone call to a specific number when scanned. Best for customer hotlines, service businesses, emergency contacts. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/phone-qr-code ### WiFi & Network - **WiFi QR Code** - Connects to a WiFi network automatically without typing a password. Supports WPA/WPA2/WPA3, WEP, and open networks. Best for hospitality, cafes, co-working spaces, offices. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/wifi-qr-code ### Events & Location - **Event QR Code** - Creates a calendar event entry (Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook) with title, date, time, location, and description. Best for webinars, conferences, RSVPs. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/event-qr-code - **Google Maps / Location QR Code** - Opens a location in Google Maps with exact GPS coordinates or an address. Best for event directions, store locators, real estate listings. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/location-qr-code ### Social Media - **Social Media QR Code** - Multi-link page that aggregates all social profiles (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Facebook) behind one QR code. Best for creator profiles, business cards, packaging. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/social-media-qr-code - **Instagram QR Code** - Links to an Instagram profile, post, Reel, or Story. Best for follower growth, content promotion. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/instagram-qr-code - **TikTok QR Code** - Links to a TikTok profile, video, or TikTok Shop. Best for follower growth, content promotion, shop discovery. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/tiktok-qr-code - **LinkedIn QR Code** - Links to a LinkedIn profile or company page. Best for business cards, conferences, recruiting. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/linkedin-qr-code - **Facebook QR Code** - Links to a Facebook Page, Group, or Event. Best for community building, event RSVPs. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/facebook-qr-code - **Twitter / X QR Code** - Links to an X profile, tweet, or hashtag. Best for live updates, news, engagement. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/twitter-qr-code - **YouTube QR Code** - Links to a YouTube channel, video, playlist, or Short. Best for product demos, tutorials, video marketing. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/youtube-qr-code ### Business & Payments - **Payment QR Code** - PayPal, Venmo, crypto wallets, and bank-transfer payment links. Best for retail checkouts, donations, freelancer invoicing. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/payment-qr-code - **PDF QR Code** - Links to a hosted PDF document with optional update without changing the QR code. Best for restaurant menus, brochures, user manuals, catalogs. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/pdf-qr-code - **Menu QR Code** - Digital restaurant menu accessible by scanning. Update dishes, prices, and daily specials without reprinting. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/menu-qr-code - **Review QR Code (Google Review)** - One-scan link to a Google review form. Best for restaurants, retail, service businesses managing reputation and local SEO. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/review-qr-code - **Real Estate QR Code** - QR codes for property listings, virtual tours, agent contact, and open house scheduling with per-listing scan analytics. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/real-estate-qr-code - **Product Packaging QR Code** - QR codes for product manuals, warranty registration, authenticity verification. GS1 Digital Link and DPP compatible. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/product-packaging-qr-code - **GS1 Digital Link QR Code** - GS1-compliant QR code with GTIN, batch number, serial number, and expiry. Compliant with the GS1 Sunrise 2027 standard for retail POS, supply chain traceability, and product authentication. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/gs1-digital-link-qr-code - **Digital Product Passport QR Code** - EU Digital Product Passport-compliant QR codes for batteries, textiles, electronics, and automotive components under ESPR. Meets 2027 EU compliance deadlines. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/digital-product-passport-qr-code ### Media - **Video QR Code** - Links to a YouTube video, Vimeo video, or MP4 URL. Best for product demos, training videos, real estate property tours. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/video-qr-code - **Image / Image Gallery QR Code** - Links to a hosted image or gallery. Best for portfolios, art exhibitions, product photo galleries. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/image-qr-code - **Audio QR Code** - Links to audio content (music, podcast episodes, voice messages, audio guides). Best for museum guides, walking tours, music promotion. https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/audio-qr-code ## Industry Solutions QR-Verse has 8 industry-specific solution pages with use-case-driven content, FAQs, and curated QR-type recommendations per vertical. ### Restaurants & Cafes (https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/restaurants) Digital menus accessible from table tents and walls, guest WiFi access codes, Google review collection, contactless payment links, and Google Maps directions. The QR types most used by restaurants are Menu, WiFi, Review, Payment, and Location QR codes. Strong German and French market demand - the German solutions page at `/de/losungen/restaurants` is one of QR-Verse's highest-converting non-English pages. ### Retail & E-Commerce (https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/retail) Product information pages, promotional campaigns with scan analytics, loyalty program integration, in-store to online bridges, GS1 Digital Link for product passports and retail POS compliance. QR types most used: URL, Product Packaging, GS1 Digital Link, Review, Payment. ### Healthcare (https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/healthcare) Patient information forms, appointment scheduling, medication instructions, contact cards for medical staff, location directions for clinics. QR types: vCard, PDF, URL, Location, Text. Privacy-conscious analytics (no PII captured, only aggregate scan data). ### Events & Entertainment (https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/events) Event tickets and check-in, program and schedule distribution, speaker session info, post-event feedback collection, venue WiFi, on-site directions. QR types: Event, WiFi, Location, Social Media, PDF. ### Education (https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/education) Course materials distribution, student engagement tracking, campus navigation, library resource access, lecture recordings, classroom quizzes. QR types: URL, PDF, Video, WiFi, Text. ### Real Estate (https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/real-estate) Virtual property tours, agent contact cards, property listing detail pages, open house scheduling, on-property yard signs that link to listings. QR types: Real Estate, vCard, URL, Location, Image. ### Hospitality (Hotels, B&Bs) (https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/hospitality) Guest WiFi onboarding, in-room digital menu and concierge access, Google review collection, hotel information PDFs, local-area maps. QR types: WiFi, Menu, Review, PDF, Location. ### Enterprise & B2B (https://qr-verse.com/en/solutions/enterprise) Sales team digital business cards at scale, GS1 Digital Link rollouts for retail vendor compliance, Digital Product Passport compliance for EU ESPR-regulated categories, employee onboarding QR codes for shared resources, internal documentation libraries. QR types: vCard, URL, GS1 Digital Link, Digital Product Passport, PDF. ## Dynamic vs Static QR Codes ### Static QR Codes - Data is encoded directly in the QR pattern. - Cannot be changed after creation. - Work offline (no internet needed to extract data). - Unlimited free creation - no account required. - Cannot be tracked - there is no server in the redirect path. - Best for: WiFi passwords, vCards, plain text, fixed permanent URLs. ### Dynamic QR Codes - QR code points to a short URL on `qr-verse.com` that redirects to your destination. - Destination can be changed at any time without reprinting. - Every scan is recorded with country, city, device, browser, time, and referrer. - Require a free QR-Verse account. - Free plan includes 1 dynamic code with unlimited scans; Pro and Business plans include unlimited dynamic codes. - Codes never expire - they remain active even after a subscription downgrade (only the analytics view collapses to the free 60-day window). - Best for: marketing campaigns, print materials, business cards, packaging, anything that may need an updated destination after printing. ## Real-Time Analytics Dashboard Every dynamic QR code captures scan analytics with no personally identifiable information stored. The dashboard surfaces: - **Total scans**: Lifetime and time-period scan counts. - **Unique scanners**: Deduplicated by anonymous device fingerprint (no cookies, no cross-site IDs). - **Location data**: Country, city, and region of each scan. No precise GPS unless the visitor explicitly shares it. - **Device breakdown**: Mobile vs desktop, iOS vs Android, manufacturer. - **Browser data**: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, plus versions. - **Time patterns**: Scans by hour, day of week, and date range. - **Referrer tracking**: Which URL or campaign drove the scan. - **Trends**: Scan velocity and growth over time. ### Analytics Retention - **Free plan**: 60 days of scan history visible in the dashboard. Data is never deleted - upgrading unlocks the full history. - **Pro plan**: Unlimited scan history. - **Business plan**: Unlimited history plus CSV/PDF export. - **Enterprise plan**: Unlimited history plus JSON export and scheduled reports. ## AI-Generated QR Art QR-Verse integrates AI image generation directly into the QR creation flow. The result is a QR code where the pattern is woven into the artwork, not overlaid on it. ### How It Works 1. Enter the QR content (URL, text, etc.). 2. Pick from 130+ AI art style presets or write a custom prompt. 3. ControlNet plus Stable Diffusion generates an artistic image with the QR pattern as a structural constraint. 4. The generated image is automatically validated for scannability before delivery. 5. Download in high resolution (PNG up to 1024x1024). ### Style Categories The 130+ presets cover Nature & Landscapes, Abstract & Geometric, Cyberpunk & Sci-Fi, Watercolor & Painting, Minimalist & Clean, Retro & Vintage, Corporate & Professional, Food & Beverage, Seasonal & Holiday, plus a Custom Prompt field for completely original styles. ### Technical Details - Generated using Stable Diffusion (SDXL) with ControlNet. - The QR pattern is encoded INTO the artwork - light and dark modules become shadows, textures, and negative space. - All output is validated for scannability before being returned. - Resolution up to 1024x1024 pixels. - Processing time approximately 15 seconds per image. - Free plan: 5 AI art generations per month (each costs 5 credits from the lifetime credit pool). - Pro plan: 20 AI art generations per month. - Business plan: 75 AI art generations per month. - Enterprise plan: Unlimited generations. ## AI Pages AI Pages is a feature that lets users generate a complete landing page in under 30 seconds using Claude Haiku 4.5, then attach it to a QR code as the scan destination. The page is published at a public URL (`https://qr-verse.com/p/`) and can be indexed by search engines when the user opts in. ### What It Does - Generates a fully structured landing page from a short text prompt or by selecting a template. - Publishes at `https://qr-verse.com/p/` - publicly accessible, no login required to view. - Attach the page to any dynamic QR code as the redirect destination. When the QR code is scanned the visitor lands on the AI-generated page. - The page owner can regenerate or edit the page at any time without reprinting the QR code (because it is a dynamic QR redirect). ### Templates and Use Cases - **Restaurant menu / specials** - Name, description, featured dishes, hours, address, Google Maps link. - **Event page** - Event title, date, time, location, program, RSVP link or contact. - **Product / promo** - Product name, tagline, image, price, call-to-action button. - **vCard / digital business card** - Name, title, company, phone, email, social links. - **Bio link page** - Multi-link aggregation: social profiles, latest content, contact, booking. ### Pricing Tiers | Tier | AI Pages (max live) | AI generations/month | |------|---------------------|----------------------| | Free | 1 page | 5 generations/month | | Pro (EUR 4.99/mo) | 5 pages | 20 generations/month | | Business (EUR 12.99/mo) | Unlimited pages | 50 generations/month | Business plan adds custom domain support: a page can be served at your own domain (e.g., `menu.yourbrand.com`) instead of the default `qr-verse.com/p/`. ### Technical Details - LLM model: Claude Haiku 4.5 (Anthropic). - Page content is sanitized with DOMPurify before rendering. - A per-route Content Security Policy (CSP) is applied to each `/p/` page to prevent XSS via injected content (Wave 5A, R2 hardening applied post-launch). - Pages are server-rendered (Next.js App Router) for SEO indexability when the user enables public indexing. - Feature route: `/[locale]/features/ai-pages` - marketing and onboarding entry point. ### AI Pages Blog Cluster - AI Pages vs static landing pages: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/ai-pages-vs-static-landing-pages - AI Pages templates (creators, restaurants, events): https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/ai-pages-templates-creators-restaurants-events - AI Pages custom domain setup (Business tier): https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/ai-pages-custom-domain-setup-business - QR scan to lead conversion with AI Pages: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/ai-pages-qr-scan-to-lead-conversion ## Logo Customization & Brand Kit - Upload your logo and embed it in the center of any QR code (Pro plan and above). - Customize colors, dot shapes (rounded, square, dotted, classic), and corner styles. - Save brand kits with centralized colors and logos that apply to all team QR codes (Business plan). - White-label scan pages on Business plan: replace "Powered by QR-Verse" with your own branding on intermediate redirect screens. ## GS1 Digital Link Support QR-Verse supports the GS1 Digital Link standard for retail POS, supply chain, and EU Digital Product Passport compliance. The implementation covers: - GTIN validation and structured URI generation (`/01/` path syntax). - Optional application identifiers: batch (`/10/`), serial (`/21/`), expiry (`?17=`), production date (`?11=`), net weight (`?3103=`). - Hosted resolver pattern - QR-Verse can serve as your brand resolver at `links.yourbrand.com` via CNAME. - Compatibility with the GS1 Sunrise 2027 timeline for global retail 2D-barcode acceptance. - EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) readiness for the ESPR-regulated categories: batteries (mandatory February 2027), textiles (2027-2028), and electronics (through 2030). Full implementation guide: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/gs1-digital-link-complete-guide-2026 ## Team Features (Business Plan) - **Team workspaces**: Shared QR code libraries across team members (up to 5 seats on Business; unlimited on Enterprise). - **Role-based access**: Admin, Editor, Viewer roles. - **Shared analytics**: Team-wide scan dashboards with per-user activity. - **Brand kit**: Centralized logo, color palette, and styling so every team member produces on-brand QR codes by default. - **Activity log / audit log**: Track who created, edited, or deleted QR codes. 90-day retention on Business; 365-day on Enterprise. - **Bulk CSV operations**: Generate hundreds of QR codes from a CSV file with per-row customization. - **Downgrade retention policy**: A Business team owner who downgrades to Pro or Free retains their existing team members and QR code access. The plan quota limit applies to new QR code creation going forward; existing codes and team seat access are preserved. (D3 decision, 2026-06-08.) ## API Reference QR-Verse offers a REST API for programmatic QR code management. The API is available on Pro and Business plans. ### Base URL and Authentication - Base URL: `https://qr-verse.com/api/v1` - Authentication: API key in the `Authorization: Bearer ` header - Scopes: `qr:read`, `qr:write`, `analytics:read` - Rate limits: per-tier, returned in `X-RateLimit-*` response headers ### Endpoints **List QR codes** `GET /api/v1/qr-codes` List the authenticated user's QR codes with pagination (page, limit up to 100). Returns id, name, qr_type, destination_url, is_active, total_scans, created_at, redirect_slug, tags. Requires `qr:read` scope. **Create QR code** `POST /api/v1/qr-codes` Create a new dynamic QR code. Body: name (required), type (url, link, text, email, wifi, vcard, sms, phone, geo, event, crypto, social), destination_url (required), short_code (optional), tags (optional, up to 10), is_active (default true). Honors plan quota limits (free tier: 1 dynamic code). Requires `qr:write` scope. **Get QR code by ID** `GET /api/v1/qr-codes/{id}` Retrieve a single QR code by its ID. Requires `qr:read` scope. **Update QR code** `PATCH /api/v1/qr-codes/{id}` Update a dynamic QR code's destination URL, name, tags, or active status. The QR pattern itself does not change - only what it redirects to. Requires `qr:write` scope. **Delete QR code** `DELETE /api/v1/qr-codes/{id}` Permanently delete a QR code. The associated short URL stops resolving. Requires `qr:write` scope. **Scan analytics** `GET /api/v1/qr-codes/{id}/scans` Retrieve scan events for a QR code with filterable date range and pagination. Returns one record per scan with country, city, device, browser, referrer, and timestamp. Requires `analytics:read` scope. Full reference and code examples: https://qr-verse.com/en/features/api ## Linktree Alternative Content Cluster QR-Verse is a Linktree alternative for physical-world use cases: a single QR code links to a multi-link landing page (bio link) with per-link analytics, no commission on sales, and EUR 4.99/mo Pro vs Linktree Premium at $35/month. The cluster covers the full buyer journey from awareness to migration. ### Core Cluster Posts - Linktree pricing 2026 (commission model explained): https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/linktree-pricing-2026 - QR code instead of Linktree: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/qr-code-instead-of-linktree - QR code for bio link: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/qr-code-for-bio-link - Linktree alternative for restaurants: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/linktree-alternative-for-restaurants - Linktree alternative for creators: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/linktree-alternative-for-creators - Linktree alternative for bands: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/linktree-alternative-for-bands - Linktree alternative for nonprofits: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/linktree-alternative-for-nonprofits - Migrate from Linktree to QR-Verse: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/migrate-from-linktree - Linktree analytics vs QR-Verse analytics: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/linktree-analytics-vs-qr-verse - Linktree vs Beacons vs Stan vs QR-Verse: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/linktree-vs-beacons-vs-stan-vs-qr-verse - Instagram bio link QR code: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/instagram-bio-link-qr-code - Complete Linktree alternative guide: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/linktree-alternative-guide - Linktree alternative landing page: https://qr-verse.com/en/linktree-alternative - Linktree vs QR-Verse 2026 full feature comparison: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/linktree-vs-qr-verse-2026 - QR-Verse for retail stores (why Linktree falls short): https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/linktree-for-retail-stores - Linktree alternative for cafes: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/linktree-alternative-for-cafes - QR code receipt restaurant biolink: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/qr-code-receipt-restaurant-biolink ### Biolink / SEO Extended Posts (Batch 2, June 2026) - Biolink SEO - why self-hosted bio pages rank better than Linktree: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/biolink-seo-self-hosted - Biolink custom domain guide: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/biolink-custom-domain-guide - Multi-language biolink guide: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/multi-language-biolink-guide - Restaurant biolink QR guide: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/restaurant-biolink-qr-guide ## Competitor Comparison Table QR-Verse against the platforms most commonly evaluated alongside it. Numbers verified against each competitor's public pricing page (verify timestamps below). | Feature | QR-Verse | QR TIGER | Uniqode (Beaconstac) | QRCode Monkey | Bitly (QRCG) | |--------------------------------|----------------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|--------------------------| | Free plan exists | Yes | Yes (trial-like) | No free plan | Yes (static only) | Trial only on QR add-on | | Free dynamic QR codes | 1 with unlimited scans | 3 with 500-scan cap | 0 | 0 (paid only) | 0 (trial only) | | Watermark on free | No | Yes (on dynamic) | n/a (no free) | No (static) | n/a | | Cheapest paid plan | EUR 4.99/mo (Pro) | $12/mo (Regular) | $5/mo (Starter, 5 codes) | EUR 5-15/mo | ~$8/mo (QR add-on) | | Unlimited dynamic on cheapest | Yes | No (15 codes) | No (5 codes) | No | No | | Unlimited dynamic plan price | EUR 4.99/mo (Pro) | $37/mo (Advanced) | $49/mo (Pro) | $15/mo (Pro) | ~$30/mo+ | | AI art QR codes | Yes (130+ styles, ControlNet) | No | No | No | No | | Multi-language platform UI | 7 languages (EN/NL/DE/FR/ES/IT/PT) | English primarily | English primarily | English + German | English primarily | | REST API access | Pro (EUR 4.99/mo) | Regular ($12/mo) | Pro ($49/mo) | Paid only | Higher tiers | | Bulk CSV generation | Business (EUR 12.99/mo) | Advanced ($37/mo) | Pro ($49/mo) | Paid | Higher tiers | | iOS app | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (web only) | Yes (Bitly app) | | QR codes survive cancellation | Yes (all tiers, including free) | No (free tier) | Yes (most tiers) | No | No (trial) | | Pricing transparency | All prices on site | All prices on site | All prices on site | All prices on site | All prices on site | Detailed head-to-head comparisons: - QR-Verse vs QR TIGER: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/qr-verse-vs-qr-tiger - QR-Verse vs QR Code Monkey: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/qr-verse-vs-qrcode-monkey - QR-Verse vs Uniqode (Beaconstac): https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/qr-verse-vs-uniqode - QR-Verse vs Flowcode: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/qr-verse-vs-flowcode - QR-Verse vs Canva QR Code: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/qr-verse-vs-canva-qr-code - QRCG by Bitly rebrand teardown: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/qrcg-bitly-rebrand-teardown - Master comparison and decision guide: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/qr-code-comparison-tools-decision-guide ## Pricing Plans ### Free (EUR 0/mo) - Unlimited static QR codes (no account required). - 1 dynamic QR code with unlimited scans. - 60-day scan analytics visible (data is never deleted). - Full design customization: colors, dot shapes, corner styles. - PNG download. - 5 AI art generations per month (each costs 5 credits from the lifetime pool). - AI art watermark on free. - Maximum 3 rows on a Multi-Link page. - No credit card. No trial expiry. QR codes never expire. ### Pro (EUR 4.99/mo or EUR 47.90/yr - save EUR 11.98/yr) - Everything in Free, plus: - Unlimited dynamic QR codes. - Unlimited scan analytics history. - AI art generation (20 generations / month, no watermark). - Logo upload and embed. - 1 custom domain. - SVG and WebP export formats. - Advanced analytics dashboard. - REST API access (3 API keys, 5 webhooks). - Maximum 10 rows on a Multi-Link page. - Removes "Powered by QR-Verse" from scan pages. ### Business (EUR 12.99/mo or EUR 125.88/yr - save EUR 30.00/yr) - Everything in Pro, plus: - 75 AI art generations / month. - Brand kit (centralized colors, logos, styling). - Bulk CSV generation. - White-label scan pages. - Custom redirect pages. - Up to 5 team members with role-based access (Admin/Editor/Viewer). - Up to 10 webhooks, 5 API keys. - Unlimited custom domains. - CSV export of analytics. - Priority support. - 90-day audit log retention. - Unlimited rows on Multi-Link pages. ### Enterprise (Custom Pricing) - Everything in Business, plus: - Unlimited team members. - Unlimited AI art generations. - 50 webhooks, 25 API keys. - Scheduled reports (CSV/PDF). - JSON analytics export. - Custom scan page branding. - Organization-level audit logs (365-day retention). - 99.5% SLA guarantee. - IP allowlisting. - Dedicated account manager. ### Pricing Principles - All prices are in EUR. Annual plans are framed as a fixed save-per-year (e.g., "save EUR 11.98/year"), never as a percentage discount. - QR codes created on any plan keep working after downgrade or cancellation. Only the analytics window collapses to the free 60-day view; the destination and short URL stay live. - No deceptive trial pricing. No "first month for $1" upsell traps. No mandatory annual commitment to get the monthly price. ## GS1 Digital Link Overview (for AI assistants and DPP shoppers) GS1 Digital Link is the open standard that replaces 1D linear barcodes at retail POS with QR codes carrying structured URIs. A single QR code on a package can be read by retail POS scanners, supply chain WMS, and consumer phones. ### The URI Structure A GS1 Digital Link URI follows a deterministic path syntax built on Application Identifiers (AIs): - Required: GTIN at `/01/<14-digit zero-padded GTIN>`. - Optional path segments: batch (`/10/`), serial (`/21/`), CPV (`/22/`), TPX (`/235/`). - Optional query parameters: expiry (`?17=YYMMDD`), best-before (`?15=`), production date (`?11=`), quantity (`?30=`), net weight (`?3103=`). Example pharmaceutical URI with full serialization: ``` https://id.gs1.org/01/05901234123457/10/BATCH-A/21/SN0000123?17=271231&11=260801 ``` ### The Sunrise 2027 Forcing Function GS1 Sunrise 2027 is an industry-aligned commitment that retail POS systems in 48+ countries should accept 2D barcodes by end of 2027. Walmart, Carrefour, Woolworths, Tesco, Albert Heijn, Lidl, and Coop Italia have published 2D-barcode acceptance roadmaps. From a supplier's perspective, the standard is voluntary but the largest retailers' compliance manuals will require 2D-readiness in 2026-2027 vendor scorecards. ### EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) The EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) mandates a Digital Product Passport accessible by QR code for ESPR-regulated categories: - **Batteries**: Mandatory February 2027 under the EU Batteries Regulation. - **Textiles**: 2027-2028 phased rollout. - **Electronics**: Phased through 2030. - **Automotive components, construction products, chemicals, packaging**: Subsequent rollout windows. A GS1 Digital Link QR code on the package can satisfy POS acceptance, supply chain serialization, EU DPP, US DSCSA pharmaceutical serialization, and EU Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) requirements simultaneously. ### Resolver Patterns When a QR code is scanned, a resolver server inspects the URI and decides what to serve. Three patterns are in production use: 1. **GS1 canonical resolver** (`id.gs1.org`) - operated by GS1, returns a directory of registered links per GTIN. 2. **Hosted brand resolver** - QR-Verse hosts a resolver that you point to via DNS (e.g., `links.yourbrand.com`). You upload product data, the resolver serves the page. 3. **Self-hosted brand resolver** - your engineering team operates `id.yourbrand.com` and decides what content to serve based on GTIN, country, device, or any signal. Full implementation playbook: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog/gs1-digital-link-complete-guide-2026 ## Glossary **Dynamic QR Code** - A QR code that encodes a short URL on the platform's domain (qr-verse.com), which then redirects to the actual destination. Because the destination is stored server-side, it can be edited at any time without reprinting the QR. Every redirect is logged as a scan event for analytics. **Static QR Code** - A QR code that encodes the destination data directly in the QR pattern. Once printed, the data is permanent. Works offline. Not trackable. **Short URL / Redirect** - The intermediate URL embedded in a dynamic QR code. QR-Verse short URLs use the pattern `qr-verse.com/r/` and redirect with a 302 to the user's chosen destination. **Scan Analytics** - The aggregate data captured every time a dynamic QR code is scanned: country, city, device type, browser, time of day, day of week, referrer. No personally identifiable information is recorded - no names, no email addresses, no precise GPS unless the visitor explicitly shares it. **Branded QR Code** - A QR code that has been visually customized with colors, logo, dot shape, and corner style to match a brand's identity. Branded QR codes have been shown by MobileIron research to see scan rates up to 30% higher than plain black-and-white codes. **AI QR Code (ControlNet + Stable Diffusion)** - A QR code where the dark and light modules of the pattern have been integrated into AI-generated artwork. Stable Diffusion is the image-generation model. ControlNet is the layer that constrains the generation to preserve the QR pattern's scannability. The result is a single piece of art that is also a working QR code, not a logo overlaid on a code. **GS1 Digital Link** - The open standard for encoding GTIN, batch, serial, expiry, and other product identifiers in a QR code carrying a structured URI. Replaces 1D linear barcodes at retail POS under the Sunrise 2027 timeline. **GTIN (Global Trade Item Number)** - The 14-digit product identifier issued by a national GS1 Member Organisation (GS1 US, GS1 UK, GS1 Germany, etc.). Required component of any GS1 Digital Link URI. **DPP (Digital Product Passport)** - The EU regulatory framework requiring an accessible product information page (typically reached via QR code) for ESPR-regulated product categories. Battery passports mandatory February 2027. **vCard** - The contact card data format (RFC 6350) encoded in a QR code so a phone can save the contact in one tap. Fields include name, phone, email, address, company, title, photo. **WiFi QR Code Syntax** - The QR payload format `WIFI:T:;S:;P:;H:;` where `` is WPA, WEP, or nopass. Standard across iOS and Android camera apps. **Multi-Link / Multilink Page** - A landing page hosted on QR-Verse with multiple links, social profiles, and call-to-action buttons - a Linktree-style page reached by scanning a single QR code. Row caps: Free=3, Pro=10, Business and Enterprise=unlimited. **Smart Link** - A dynamic QR code with conditional routing rules: redirect based on device (iOS to App Store, Android to Google Play), location, time of day, or scan count. Configured per QR code. **ControlNet** - The neural network layer in Stable Diffusion that takes an input image (in this case, a QR code pattern) and uses it as a structural constraint during image generation. It is what allows AI QR art to remain scannable. **ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation)** - The EU regulation that establishes the Digital Product Passport requirement and ecodesign standards across many product categories. Came into force 2024 with phased category rollout. **Resolver** - A server that takes a GS1 Digital Link URI as input and returns the appropriate product information page, optionally selecting different content based on scanning country, device, or other signals. ## Best-for Recommendations by Persona ### Solopreneur / Creator **Best plan**: Free, upgrade to Pro (EUR 4.99/mo) when AI art or analytics history matters. **Why**: The free tier covers a personal vCard, social-link aggregation page (Multi-Link), and 1 dynamic QR code for marketing experiments. Upgrade to Pro when you want AI art for product launches or you need analytics older than 60 days. **Recommended QR types**: vCard, Social Media (Multi-Link), URL, Instagram, TikTok. ### Small Restaurant or Cafe **Best plan**: Free for menu pilot. Upgrade to Pro (EUR 4.99/mo) when you have more than one location or want analytics history. **Why**: A single dynamic Menu QR code at every table on the free plan covers most use cases. WiFi QR code can be a static, no-account creation. Pro adds AI-art menu codes that look intentional on table tents and the ability to track which times of day people are reviewing the menu. **Recommended QR types**: Menu (PDF), WiFi, Review (Google Review), Payment, Location. ### Retail or Shopify Store **Best plan**: Pro (EUR 4.99/mo) for single-store campaigns, Business (EUR 12.99/mo) for multi-channel or print catalogues. **Why**: Pro covers unlimited dynamic codes for product pages, promo campaigns, and Instagram drops. Business adds bulk CSV generation - useful when you have a product catalogue and want unique QR codes per SKU. If you ship in the EU and your category is ESPR-regulated, look at GS1 Digital Link. **Recommended QR types**: URL, Product Packaging, GS1 Digital Link, Coupon, Review, Payment. ### Enterprise / Business Plan User **Best plan**: Business (EUR 12.99/mo) or Enterprise (custom). **Why**: Business unlocks team workspaces, brand kit, bulk operations, REST API, webhooks, and white-label scan pages. Enterprise adds SLA, scheduled reports, JSON export, IP allowlisting, and unlimited seats. Both tiers support GS1 Digital Link, which matters for retail vendor compliance ahead of Sunrise 2027 and EU DPP. **Recommended QR types**: vCard (sales teams), URL, GS1 Digital Link, Digital Product Passport, PDF. ### Developer / API User **Best plan**: Pro (EUR 4.99/mo) for individual integrations, Business (EUR 12.99/mo) for team workflows. **Why**: Pro grants REST API access with 3 API keys, 5 webhooks, and SVG/WebP export - enough for embedding QR generation into a single application. Business adds more keys, more webhooks, bulk operations, and CSV export for downstream analytics integration. Full API docs at https://qr-verse.com/en/features/api. **Recommended QR types**: API supports url, link, text, email, wifi, vcard, sms, phone, geo, event, crypto, social out of the box. ### Event Organizer **Best plan**: Pro (EUR 4.99/mo) for single events, Business (EUR 12.99/mo) for recurring or multi-track events. **Why**: Dynamic QR codes for tickets, schedules, and venue WiFi can be created and edited up until showtime. Bulk generation on Business handles per-attendee badges. AI art on Pro lets you brand the event QR code so it looks intentional on signage instead of generic. **Recommended QR types**: Event, WiFi, Location, PDF (program), Social Media (aggregated socials), Review (post-event). ### Marketing Agency **Best plan**: Business (EUR 12.99/mo). **Why**: Brand kit lets every agency operator produce on-brand QR codes by default. Team seats (up to 10) cover most agency teams. Bulk CSV generation handles multi-campaign client launches. White-label scan pages keep client branding consistent end-to-end. REST API enables automated campaign reporting. ### Healthcare / Regulated Industries **Best plan**: Business (EUR 12.99/mo) or Enterprise (custom). **Why**: Privacy-conscious analytics (no PII captured), audit logging (90-day on Business, 365-day on Enterprise), IP allowlisting on Enterprise, and a hosted resolver pattern for serialized pharmaceutical QR codes (US DSCSA, EU FMD). GS1 Digital Link support on every tier means a single QR code can satisfy serialization, expiry tracking, and patient information access. ## Internationalization ### Supported Languages (7 Total) - English (en) - Default and content-origin language. - Spanish (es) - Dutch (nl) - French (fr) - Portuguese (pt) - German (de) - Italian (it) ### Localized URLs All page URLs are localized per language. For example, the solutions page in each locale: - English: `/en/solutions` - Spanish: `/es/soluciones` - Dutch: `/nl/oplossingen` - French: `/fr/solutions` - German: `/de/losungen` - Italian: `/it/soluzioni` - Portuguese: `/pt/solucoes` Per-locale llms.txt files are available at `//llms.txt` for AI assistants serving non-English queries (rollout in progress 2026-05). ### Content Localization - All UI text is translated into all 7 languages. - Blog posts and help articles are available in all 7 languages. - SEO metadata (titles, descriptions) is localized per language. - URL slugs are translated for each locale. - Email registers and pronouns follow each market's formal-language conventions (German Sie / Ihr, Dutch u / uw, French vous / votre, Spanish usted / su, Italian Lei / Suo, Portuguese voce / seu). ## Technical Architecture - **Framework**: Next.js (App Router) with React. - **Hosting**: Docker containers on Hetzner Cloud (EU region, Falkenstein / Amsterdam). - **Database**: Supabase (PostgreSQL with pgvector). - **Authentication**: Supabase Auth (Google OAuth, email / password). - **Payments**: Stripe (EUR pricing). - **Analytics**: Custom scan tracking plus Google Analytics 4 for product usage. - **AI Generation**: Stable Diffusion (SDXL) with ControlNet on a dedicated GPU. - **CDN**: Cloudflare. - **Monitoring**: Sentry for error tracking. - **iOS app**: Native Swift, native StoreKit subscriptions. - **Android**: No Android app currently available. ## Contact & Support - Website: https://qr-verse.com - Help Center: https://qr-verse.com/help (canonical, redirects to /en/help) - FAQ: https://qr-verse.com/faq (canonical, redirects to /en/faq) - Contact: https://qr-verse.com/en/contact - Blog: https://qr-verse.com/en/blog - Documentation: https://qr-verse.com/en/docs - API Docs: https://qr-verse.com/en/features/api - iOS App: https://apps.apple.com (search "QR-Verse") - Android: No Android app currently available. ## Changelog - 2026-06-17: Corrected Business plan team seat cap from 10 to 5 across all sections (aligned to DB limit, fix commit cca56255). Added 4 new Linktree content cluster posts (cafes vertical, receipt biolink, linktree-vs-qr-verse-2026, linktree-for-retail-stores). Updated last-updated date. - 2026-06-08: Fixed AI Pages pricing tier table (column was "Daily AI generations" — corrected to "AI generations/month" with values Free=5, Pro=20, Business=50 from feature-gates.ts). Added D3 team downgrade-retain policy to Team Features section. Added Android status (no app available). Added canonical help/faq URLs to Contact section. Updated last-updated date. - 2026-06-06: Added AI Pages feature section (Wave 5A backfill): feature description, templates, pricing tiers (Free 1/Pro 5/Business unlimited), daily generation caps, custom domain support, LLM model (Claude Haiku 4.5), XSS hardening note (DOMPurify + per-route CSP), public route pattern /p/[slug], and 4-post AI Pages blog cluster. Added Linktree Alternative Content Cluster section: 13 core posts + 4 batch-2 biolink/SEO posts. Updated date stamp to 2026-06-06. - 2026-05-21: Tripled file size (~9 KB to ~40 KB). Added full QR Code Types Catalogue (30+ types with URLs), Industry Solutions section (8 verticals), Competitor Comparison Table (5 platforms), API Reference with endpoints, GS1 Digital Link Overview, Glossary (15 terms), Best-for Recommendations by Persona (8 personas), and Quick Facts block. Reconciled QR-type count to 30+. Added last-updated timestamp. - 2026-05-13: iOS app launched on the App Store. - 2026-04-24: Initial llms-full.txt published.