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ScannerQR vs Permanent QR Codes

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ScannerQR compared with Permanent QR Codes
DetailScannerQR logo ScannerQRPermanent QR Codes logo Permanent QR Codes
What it doesFree, fast and private online scanner for QR codes and barcodes Buy permanent QR codes on a perpetual license that you own outright
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Paid
PricingNot given Individual 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.
Key features
  • Scan QR codes from images, screenshots, or camera
  • Support for DataMatrix, PDF417 and Aztec codes
  • Scan QR codes from PDF files
  • Safe QR Scanner analyzes links for security risks
  • Wi-Fi QR Scanner reveals network name and password
  • QR code generator for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts and more
  • Browser-only processing with no server uploads
  • No account or email signup required
  • 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
What makes it different
  • All scanning happens locally in your browser; images never leave your device
  • No watermarks or signup; QR codes are free to use commercially
  • Supports more formats than alternatives including DataMatrix, PDF417 and Aztec
  • Safety-first with link preview and suspicious link detection
  • Powered by well-established ZXing decoding engine and open-source libraries
  • 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 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)Not checked yet no change since last check11 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)86
Citation Flow (Majestic)825
Referring domains (Majestic)8116

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