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Permanent QR Codes vs UPCgen

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Permanent QR Codes compared with UPCgen
DetailPermanent QR Codes logo Permanent QR CodesUPCgen logo UPCgen
What it doesBuy permanent QR codes on a perpetual license that you own outright Free barcode generator for UPC, EAN, ISBN, and other retail barcodes
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
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. Free: 5 codes per day. Starter $9/month (100 codes/month, PNG download, all 9 barcode types, API access). Pro $29/month (3,000 codes/month, bulk CSV, SVG/PDF/EPS exports, Avery+FBA label sheets, API access). Business $99/month (25,000 codes/month, everything in Pro, 5 team seats, priority support).
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
  • Generate UPC, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-E, ISBN, ITF-14, Code 128, FNSKU, and Data Matrix barcodes
  • Valid check digits passing GS1 standard validation
  • Bulk generation up to 10,000 codes at once
  • Export to CSV, PNG, PDF, SVG, and EPS formats
  • Avery and FBA label sheets
  • REST API for developers
  • Bulk CSV upload and download
  • Free registration with no card required
  • Platform compliance for Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, eBay, Walmart
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
  • Simple, single-page interface without bloated software or confusing options
  • Valid barcodes that download cleanly in multiple professional formats
  • Supports 50+ e-commerce and retail platforms
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)11 no change since last check39 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)610
Citation Flow (Majestic)2530
Referring domains (Majestic)16138

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