CandorQR vs QR Code Generator PRO
Facts checked October 2026 from public pricing pages. Prices exclude tax and may change.
Short answer: QR Code Generator PRO is the market's best-known platform, with more QR types and team features, but its Starter plan costs $9.99/month billed annually ($19.99 monthly) for 2 dynamic codes and starts as a 14-day trial. CandorQR Pro costs $7/month or $59/year for 50 dynamic codes, its free static codes need no account or trial, and canceled codes keep working for 12 months.
Side-by-side
| Feature | CandorQR | QR Code Generator PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Free static QR codes | Yes, no sign-up | Free generator; Pro features start as 14-day trial |
| Entry paid plan | Pro: $7/mo or $59/yr | Starter: $9.99/mo billed annually ($119.88/yr) or $19.99 monthly |
| Dynamic codes on entry plan | 50 | 2 |
| Plan with 50 dynamic codes | Pro: $59/yr | Advanced: $227.88/yr (annual only) |
| Bulk CSV creation | Business ($129/yr): 500 rows | Advanced: 100; Professional: 500 |
| API | Business: full REST API; Pro: read-only + static images | Yes (Advanced and up) |
| Team users | 1 | Up to 5 (Professional) |
| Cancellation | One click in the dashboard | Informal email, 30 days before end of billing cycle (per their FAQ) |
| Codes after cancel | Keep redirecting 12 months | Dynamic codes depend on an active subscription |
| Downgrades | Any time, prorated | Only after the first contract period (per their FAQ) |
Choose QR Code Generator PRO if…
- You need many QR types (PDF, menu, app stores, landing pages) or multiple users today.
- You want an established vendor owned by Bitly (acquired Egoditor in December 2021).
Choose CandorQR if…
- You want editable codes with stats at a low, transparent price.
- You don't want a trial that can deactivate printed codes.
- You want one-click cancellation and a 12-month safety net for printed codes.
The trial-then-deactivation pattern is the most common complaint in public reviews of trial-based QR services; check any provider's terms before printing dynamic codes.
FAQ
Is QR Code Generator PRO free?
Its static generator is free, but dynamic codes require a paid plan after a 14-day trial. CandorQR's static codes are free with no trial or account; a free account includes 1 dynamic code, and Pro has 50 for $59/year.
Which is cheaper for 50 dynamic QR codes?
CandorQR Pro at $59/year versus QR Code Generator PRO Advanced at $227.88/year (prices checked October 2026, excluding tax).
Sources
- QR Code Generator PRO pricing & FAQ (checked October 2026)
- Bitly press release: acquisition of Egoditor (Dec 1, 2021) (checked October 2026)
- CandorQR pricing (checked October 2026)
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