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QR Studio vs Hovercode

Updated 24 September 2026 · 2 min read

Pricing and features last verified 24 September 2026 against the official listing.

Feature QR Studio Hovercode
Pricing Free; Pro $4.99/mo, $29.99/yr; Lifetime $69.99 Free Forever plan with 3 dynamic codes; Pro $20 a month; Business $66 a month; Business Plus $168 a month; yearly $200, $660 and $1,680
Dynamic codes (edit after printing) Pro ✓
Scan analytics Pro ✓
AI design assistant Pro ✕
Custom dot and eye shapes ✓ ✓
Logo in the code ✓ ✓
SVG export Pro ✕
Print-ready PDF (bleed, crop marks) Pro ✕
Cloud sync across devices ✓ ✓
Works offline ✓ ✕
No ads ✓ ✓
One-time lifetime purchase ✓ ✕
Free tier Unlimited static codes, no ads, no expiry 3 dynamic codes with your logo, unlimited scans, 3 months of analytics, free forever; unlimited static codes
Hovercode by Hovercode. Platforms: Web. Facts taken from the official listing and help pages; QR Studio's from its feature list.

Where Hovercode is better or different

  • 3 dynamic codes free forever, not a trial
  • GS1 Digital Link QR codes for product packaging
  • Custom domains (1 on Pro, 10 on Business, 50 on Business Plus)
  • API, bulk generator, CSV export and webhooks on Business tiers
  • Pattern, eye and frame styles with logo and brand colors

Who each one is for

Hovercode’s free plan is a rarity: 3 dynamic codes with unlimited scans, basic analytics with 3 months of history, your logo, and a promise that it is “free forever” rather than a trial. Pro at $20 a month lifts the cap to 100 codes and adds 12 months of analytics history and a custom domain; Business at $66 adds an API, bulk generator, CSV export, 10 team members and GPS tracking; Business Plus at $168 adds webhooks, 50 domains and 25 members. GS1 Digital Link codes, used on product packaging, are available on all plans.

It suits a small business that needs three trackable codes for nothing, and a brand that needs GS1 codes. QR Studio suits anyone who wants more than three codes without paying $20 a month.

Where QR Studio is better

  • Price above the free tier. QR Studio Pro is $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year for unlimited dynamic codes; Hovercode’s next step is $20 a month.
  • Lifetime. $69.99 once. Hovercode has none.
  • AI design partner. Not offered.
  • Print-ready PDF and SVG from a phone. Hovercode’s pages we read name no export format.
  • Offline. QR Studio works without a connection.

Where Hovercode is better

  • Free dynamic codes that last. Three, forever.
  • GS1 Digital Link. For packaging and retail.
  • Custom domains. From Pro upward.
  • Automation. API, bulk, CSV and webhooks on Business tiers.
  • Teams. Up to 25 members and 10 workspaces.

Pricing side by side

PlanQR StudioHovercode
Free$0, unlimited static codes, no ads3 dynamic codes, free forever
MonthlyPro $4.99Pro $20; Business $66; Business Plus $168
YearlyPro $29.99Pro $200; Business $660; Business Plus $1,680
One-offLifetime $69.99None

Switching

Hovercode codes resolve through Hovercode. Its pricing FAQ says “Your first 3 QR codes will never expire”; if you cancel a paid plan, codes beyond those “will become inactive but won’t be deleted”, and codes on your custom domain stop working. So replace the extra codes first: create QR Studio dynamic codes, reprint, and only then cancel. The first three can wait on the free plan until the last print is replaced.

Note

Prices change. We read hovercode.com/pricing, including its FAQ, on 24 September 2026. Yearly prices come from the page’s yearly view (hovercode.com/pricing-yearly/).

Try it yourself

Upload a Hovercode and see the redirect domain it resolves through.
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Frequently asked questions

▸Is Hovercode free?

Yes, for 3 dynamic codes with unlimited scans and basic analytics. The pricing page says 'It's free forever. It's not a free trial that expires after a certain period.'

▸Can I move my codes from Hovercode to QR Studio?

Hovercode codes are dynamic and resolve through Hovercode or your custom domain. Its pricing FAQ says your first 3 codes never expire; codes beyond those become inactive if you cancel, and codes on a custom domain stop working. To move, create QR Studio dynamic codes and reprint before you cancel.

▸What does Hovercode Pro cost?

$20 a month for 100 dynamic codes, all design options, no "Powered by Hovercode" branding, advanced analytics with 12 months of history and 1 custom domain. Business is $66 a month and Business Plus $168 a month. Yearly prices are $200, $660 and $1,680.

▸What is GS1 Digital Link?

A standard for encoding product identifiers in a web URL so one code works for retail scanning and consumer information. Hovercode offers it; QR Studio does not yet.

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