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Permanent QR Codes vs Free Text Symbols

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Permanent QR Codes compared with Free Text Symbols
DetailPermanent QR Codes logo Permanent QR CodesFree Text Symbols logo Free Text Symbols
What it doesBuy permanent QR codes on a perpetual license that you own outright Free Unicode library of text symbols, emoji, and fancy letters for copy and paste
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Pricing modelPaid Free
PricingIndividual codes: $49 per code. Volume pricing: $43/code (3-4), $39/code (5-9), $36/code (10-24), $33/code (25-49), $31/code (50-99), $29/code (100-249), $24/code (250-499), $19/code (500-999), $14/code (1,000+), $10/code (10,000+). All prices one-time payment, no renewal fees. Not given
Key features
  • Editable destination after printing
  • SVG and EPS vector export files
  • Unlimited scans per code
  • Bulk creation by CSV or API
  • Transferable license to another account
  • Scan analytics with geographic and device data
  • Error correction levels L to H
  • Custom branding with logo and colors
  • Multiple QR code formats supported
  • Search by name, keyword, or Unicode code point
  • One-click copy to clipboard
  • Symbol pad to build custom lines of text
  • Star favorites and view recently copied symbols
  • Download symbols as PNG from 64px to 1024px
  • View Unicode name, HTML entity, and CSS escape codes
  • 22 organized symbol categories
  • Local browser storage for favorites and settings
  • No account, signup, or paywall required
  • Works without installation on any device
What makes it different
  • Perpetual license with no renewal fees or term end date
  • License survives company acquisition
  • Codes can be used with your own domain
  • One-time purchase price down to $10 per code at volume
  • Free with no signup or paywall required
  • Real Unicode text that pastes into any platform
  • All data stored locally in browser without server uploads
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)12 −1 (down) since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)63
Citation Flow (Majestic)2526
Referring domains (Majestic)1627

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