FairQR vs QR-Code-Generator.com: the factual comparison
This page compares FairQR and QR-Code-Generator.com on verifiable facts: pricing model, cost over three years and independent ratings. Every figure is cited with a source and date (as of July 2026). QR-Code-Generator.com is operated by Egoditor (now part of Bitly).
Third-party ratings and prices can change at any time. The figures shown here reflect our research as of July 2026 and can be checked via the sources linked below; for the current value, please refer to the respective source. This comparison is provided as factual information based on verifiable criteria and is not intended to disparage any competitor.
| QR-Code-Generator.com | FairQR | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Subscription-based | One-time payment (Starter €29 / Business €59) |
| Cost over 3 years | Recurring subscription (confirm current pricing with the provider) | €29-€59 once; €0 recurring |
| After the trial / if you stop paying | Reviewers report deactivation after the trial; a subscription is required to reactivate | Code keeps working; no recurring fee; 12 months' notice + export if wound down |
| Scan limits | Governed by the active subscription plan | Unlimited scans |
| Data export | See provider terms | Full export: CSV, .htaccess, JSON |
| Independent review score | Trustpilot ~1.4-1.5 / 5 from ~9,275 reviews (as of July 2026) | No Trustpilot score cited |
The core difference is the payment model. QR-Code-Generator.com charges on a recurring subscription. FairQR charges once (Starter €29 or Business €59) with no recurring fee, and static QR codes are free forever.
Trustpilot lists QR-Code-Generator.com at a TrustScore of roughly 1.4-1.5 out of 5 across about 9,275 reviews as of July 2026. A recurring theme in those reviews is that codes are deactivated once the free trial ends and that a subscription is needed to switch them back on.
FairQR is built to remove that risk: unlimited scans, cookie-less scan statistics, and full data export (CSV, .htaccess, JSON). If FairQR is ever discontinued, the longevity promise commits to 12 months' notice (barring exceptional cases such as insolvency) plus export tooling.