QR Code Spot vs Uniqode
The short answer: Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) is built for companies, with SSO, security certifications and CRM integrations, sold on yearly plans. QR Code Spot is for small businesses and individuals: a free plan for editable codes and monthly billing, and codes that keep working after cancelling.
Facts about Uniqode come from its own pricing page and help articles, checked on 1 November 2026. Prices and plans change, so check their page before you decide. Uniqode is a trademark of its owner; QR Code Spot isn't connected with it.
Side by side
| QR Code Spot | Uniqode | |
|---|---|---|
| Free editable (dynamic) codes | 3 editable codes, no time limit, no scan limit | A 14-day free trial; the free plan has static codes only |
| After the trial or cancelling | Codes keep working, on every plan and after cancelling | Dynamic codes "will become inactive"; the account must stay active |
| Scan limits | No scan limit on any plan | Yearly limits, for example 50,000 on Essential; over the limit, codes become inactive |
| Cheapest paid plan | Starter: $5 a month or $48 a year, 15 editable codes | Essential: $9 a month billed yearly, 15 dynamic codes, 60 days of analytics |
| Billing | Monthly or yearly; cancel online any time | Yearly plans only, in US dollars |
| Refunds | Within 14 days of any payment | 30-day money-back guarantee |
| Security and sign-in | Google or email sign-in | SSO, multi-factor sign-in; GDPR, SOC 2 Type 2 and HIPAA listed |
| Analytics history | 7 days on Free, 90 on Starter, lifetime from Growth | 60 days on Essential, up to lifetime on Business+ |
Where Uniqode is better
- Enterprise needs: single sign-on, multi-factor sign-in and security certifications they list as SOC 2 Type 2 and HIPAA.
- Integrations such as Salesforce and Zapier, and an API from the Core plan.
- Landing pages and digital business cards built in.
- A longer refund window: a 30-day money-back guarantee, against our 14 days.
Where QR Code Spot is better
- A free plan for editable codes: 3 codes, no time or scan limit. Uniqode's free plan is static codes only.
- No scan limit on any plan; Uniqode's codes become inactive past a yearly limit.
- Codes keep working after cancelling; Uniqode says the account linked to codes must stay active.
- Monthly billing from $5, so you're not committed for a year.
- QR Service Requests for restaurants, hotels and shops.
Moving codes from Uniqode
- While your Uniqode account is active, note each code's destination.
- Make matching codes on QR Code Spot, editable or static.
- Replace printed codes before your Uniqode subscription ends; after it, they stop redirecting.
Printed codes from another service can't be moved: they hold that service's short link. Not sure whether a code depends on a service? Check it with the free QR code checker.
Sources
- Uniqode: pricing and pricing FAQ
- Uniqode docs: Plans and pricing for QR codes (22 September 2026)
- Uniqode docs: Is there a scan limit on my QR code? (30 April 2026)
Something out of date or wrong? Email hello@qrcodespot.com and we'll correct it.
Questions
Is Uniqode free?
It has a 14-day free trial, and a free plan for static codes. Its pricing page says dynamic codes become inactive when the trial ends unless you upgrade.
Do Uniqode QR codes have a scan limit?
Its help article lists yearly scan limits on every plan below Business+, and says codes become inactive if the limit is exceeded.
Can I pay Uniqode monthly?
Its pricing page says it currently offers annual plans only, billed in US dollars.
Who should choose Uniqode?
Companies that need SSO, security certifications, CRM integrations or many seats. For a café, a shop or a few campaigns, that's more than you need.
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