Feature Comparison
| Feature | QR Code API | goQR.me |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ 100 QR/month | ✓ Unlimited (basic) |
| API Authentication | ✓ API Key | ✗ None |
| Dynamic QR Codes | ✓ Full support | ✗ Static only |
| Scan Analytics | ✓ Detailed | ✗ Not available |
| Logo Overlay | ✓ Supported | ✗ Not available |
| Custom Colors | ✓ Full control | ✓ Basic |
| Rate Limits | Based on plan | Undocumented |
| SLA / Uptime | ✓ 99.9% SLA | ✗ No SLA |
| Support | Email + Docs | None |
| HTTPS | ✓ Always | ✓ Yes |
The Verdict
goQR.me is fine for: Quick prototypes, personal projects, or situations where you just need a basic static QR code and don't care about reliability or features.
Choose QR Code API when: You're building a production application that needs dynamic QR codes, analytics, reliability guarantees, or any advanced features. Our free tier gives you 100 QR codes/month with full API access.
Why goQR.me Falls Short for Production
No Authentication = No Control
goQR.me's API requires no authentication. While this sounds convenient, it means no rate limit visibility, no usage tracking, and no way to manage your API access. If they decide to block your IP or change their API, you have no recourse.
Static QR Codes Only
goQR.me only generates static QR codes. Once created, the destination can never change. For any business use case—marketing campaigns, menus, product info—you need dynamic QR codes that can be updated without reprinting.
No Analytics
With goQR.me, you generate a QR code and... that's it. You never know if anyone scanned it. QR Code API provides detailed analytics: scan counts, locations, devices, and time patterns.
Migration is Easy
If you're currently using goQR.me, switching to QR Code API takes minutes. Our API accepts similar parameters, and our documentation includes migration guides.
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