How BeamQR Pro compares
Editable QR codes don't need to cost hundreds a year. Here's what popular services list for a small business plan.
| Service and plan | Price | Editable codes | Scans and stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeamQR Pro | $4.99/month or $39/year | 50 | Unlimited scans, stats kept |
| The QR Code Generator · Flex | $5/month, billed yearly ($60) | 5 | Stats kept for 60 days |
| QRCodeChimp · Starter | $9.99/month | 50 | Up to 10,000 scans a month |
| QRCodeChimp · Pro | $19.99/month | 300 | Up to 150,000 scans a month |
| QR.io | $39.99/month or $350/year | Unlimited | Unlimited scans |
Prices and limits as listed on each company's own pricing page in October 2026. They may change. Check their sites for current details.
Our promise: your codes don't die when you cancel
Many QR services switch off your codes when you stop paying, often after they're already printed on menus and packaging. We don't. If you cancel Pro, every code you made keeps working and keeps opening its last destination. You just can't edit it or see new statistics. Resubscribe any time and full control comes back.
Free code or Pro code?
A free (static) code stores your link or details inside the pattern. It works forever but can't be changed once printed. A Pro (dynamic) code stores a short BeamQR link, so you can change where it goes, host your menu behind it and count every scan.
| Free | Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Works forever | Yes | Yes, even after you cancel |
| Change after printing | No | Yes |
| Host your menu, PDF or page | No | Yes |
| WhatsApp order button | No | Yes |
| Scan insights | No | Yes |
| Needs an account | No | Yes |
| Best for | WiFi, business cards, fixed links | Menus, offers, price lists, flyers |
Pricing questions
How does billing work?
Pro is $4.99 per month or $39 per year, paid in advance. It renews automatically until you cancel. You can cancel any time from your account and keep Pro until the end of the period you've paid for.
Is there a free trial?
No trial that turns into a surprise charge. The free plan is free forever, and you only pay when you decide to upgrade.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. If Pro isn't right for you, ask for a refund within 14 days of your first payment. See our Refund & Cancellation Policy.
What happens to my codes if I cancel?
They keep working and open their last destination. You can't edit them or see new statistics until you resubscribe.
Do my customers need an app?
No. Pro codes work with any iPhone or Android camera, just like free codes.
What do you record when someone scans?
The time, device type, phone language and an approximate country and city worked out from the network address. We don't store the address itself and we never see names or phone numbers. See our Privacy Policy.
What can't Pro codes be used for?
Malware, phishing, scams, illegal content or anything else that breaks our Terms of Use. We may disable codes that do.