Why This Comparison Matters
Disclosure: Published by EZQR.
Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) was once one of the more affordable QR platforms. After the Mobstac acquisition, prices climbed — the mid-tier jumped from $15/mo to $49/mo, and existing customers were not grandfathered into old pricing. G2 and Reddit reviews document the backlash.
If you're evaluating Uniqode today, the entry plan is $5/mo but billed annually only ($60/year upfront), and the Pro plan is $49/mo (billed annually at $588/year). EZQR's entry is $5/mo billed monthly, and Pro is $10/mo — no annual commitment required. That's a $468/year difference at the Pro tier for similar core features. Last verified: 2026. We've been fair about Uniqode's strengths throughout.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | EZQR | Uniqode |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (unlimited static, 3 dynamic) | No |
| Entry price | $5/mo | $5/mo (at time of writing) |
| Free dynamic codes | 3 | N/A |
| Paid dynamic codes | 25–Unlimited (Max plan) | Unlimited (with plan) |
| QR types | 50+ | 20+ |
| Design presets | 22 presets, 10+ dot patterns | Custom (enterprise-grade) |
| Max DPI | 2000 | Standard |
| Scannability check | Yes (ISO/IEC 18004) | No |
| Team management | Full (5 members, roles, audit log, Max plan) | Advanced (roles, permissions, audit logs) |
| Integrations | None | 1,000+ (Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack) |
| Compliance | GDPR self-declaration, SSL/TLS | GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001 |
| Analytics | Advanced (unique views, geo, CSV export, Pro+) | Advanced (A/B testing, multi-touch) |
| Credit card to start | No | Yes |
| Annual billing required | No (monthly only) | Yes |
| Pricing transparency | Full | Requires sales call for enterprise |
| Time to first code | ~5 minutes | 30+ minutes |
Pricing Comparison
Uniqode requires annual billing on all plans. There is no monthly option. EZQR is monthly only.
| Plan | EZQR | Uniqode |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Unlimited static, 3 dynamic, no credit card | No free tier, credit card required |
| Entry (~$5–7/mo) | Lite: $5/mo, 25 dynamic, 30-day analytics | Personal: $7/mo (annual), limited codes |
| Mid (~$10–49/mo) | Pro: $10/mo, 100 dynamic, full analytics, Custom CSS | Pro: $49/mo annual ($588/yr), unlimited dynamic |
| Top | Max: $20/mo, unlimited dynamic, API, teams, bulk import | Business: $65+/mo annual, enterprise features |
Key Differences
Real free tier vs. credit card required: EZQR offers unlimited static codes and 3 dynamic codes without a signup. Uniqode has no free tier and requires a credit card to start. Many EZQR users stay on the free plan permanently.
Most Uniqode users pay $30–50+/mo: Uniqode's $5/mo tier doesn't include what most businesses actually need. Customers typically end up at $30–50+/mo once they configure the features they came for. EZQR's Pro at $10/mo covers what most SMBs need.
Uniqode wins on compliance and integrations: HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001 certifications and 1,000+ pre-built integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack). EZQR has GDPR self-declaration and SSL/TLS, but lacks paid compliance certifications. If you're in healthcare, finance, or government, Uniqode is the right call.
Scannability check is EZQR-only: EZQR validates codes against ISO/IEC 18004 before export. Catches broken codes before you print 5,000 copies. Uniqode doesn't offer this.
The rebrand didn't change the product: Beaconstac became Uniqode in 2024. Same product, new name, sharper enterprise focus. If you're reading old Beaconstac reviews from 2022–2023, they describe today's Uniqode.
Why Switch to EZQR
Tips
- Free tier with unlimited static codes and 3 dynamic codes — no credit card required
- Transparent pricing at $5, $10, and $20/mo — no hidden tiers, no sales call required
- Scannability validation catches broken codes before printing
- Generate your first code in under 5 minutes
- Monthly billing only — no annual lock-in or upfront commitment
How to Switch from Uniqode
Step 1 — Export your Uniqode data: Download your QR code list and destination URLs from the Uniqode dashboard.
Step 2 — Evaluate your needs: If you're paying for compliance certifications and integrations you actually use, stay on Uniqode. If you're a smaller operation paying for enterprise features you don't use, EZQR is likely a better fit.
Step 3 — Recreate in EZQR: Generate new QR codes with your content and apply branding using 22 design presets. Export and replace in your materials.
How Uniqode compares to the rest of the field
Uniqode competes for the same mid-market and enterprise buyers as a handful of other tools, and the differences matter once team seats and annual contracts enter the picture.
Start with the Beaconstac comparison — Uniqode is the post-2024 rebrand of Beaconstac, so the heritage and the renewal price hikes are the same story. QR Tiger is the other enterprise default, stronger on API depth. Flowcode trades compliance features for design polish at a steep price. For a cheaper tier with a big template library but a hard scan cap, see QR Code Chimp.
The full ranked breakdown lives in our best QR code generators comparison.
