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ScannerQR vs UPCgen

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ScannerQR compared with UPCgen
DetailScannerQR logo ScannerQRUPCgen logo UPCgen
What it doesFree, fast and private online scanner for QR codes and barcodes Free barcode generator for UPC, EAN, ISBN, and other retail barcodes
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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 check39 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)810
Citation Flow (Majestic)830
Referring domains (Majestic)81138

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