QRdx vs QR Tiger

QR TIGER and QRdx now cover much of the same ground. QR TIGER is a dynamic QR code platform: codes point to a short redirect you can change later, every scan is tracked, and plans are priced by how many dynamic codes you need. QRdx started as a static QR code generator, where content is encoded directly in the code and never expires, and now also makes dynamic codes and hosted pages, with unlimited scans on every plan.

Who each tool is for

QR TIGER fits marketing teams that print codes on packaging, posters or menus and need to change destinations and report on scans. Its plans range from Regular (from US$7, 12 dynamic codes) to Advanced (US$16 billed annually, 200 codes, bulk generation), Premium (US$37 billed yearly, 600 codes) and Professional (US$89, up to 1,200 codes).

QRdx fits people who want to start free and pay little: static codes need no account, the Free plan includes 10 dynamic codes with unlimited scans, Pro ($5/mo or $48/yr) makes dynamic codes and hosted pages unlimited, and Business ($15/mo or $144/yr) adds unlimited team members. Developers get a REST API, an MCP server and a React library.

Where QR TIGER is the better choice

• You want GPS scan locations or geofencing. QR TIGER offers both; QRdx records country, region and city only.
• You want a native scanner app or a site in your language. QR TIGER has an app and is available in about 28 languages; QRdx has a web scanner and is English only.
• You create very large batches in one go. QR TIGER's Advanced plan generates up to 3,000 codes per batch; QRdx's API creates up to 100 per request.

Key differences

• Pricing model: QR TIGER charges by number of dynamic codes and API requests. QRdx's static codes are free; Pro ($5/mo or $48/yr) adds unlimited dynamic codes, longer analytics history and custom domains.
• Free tier: both allow unlimited static codes. QR TIGER adds 3 dynamic codes capped at 500 scans each; QRdx adds 10 with unlimited scans.
• When a plan ends: QR TIGER's pricing page says codes stop working once the plan expires. QRdx dynamic codes keep redirecting on every plan, including after a cancellation (Never-Hostage Guarantee).
• Developer access: QR TIGER's API allows 500 requests a month on Regular, 3,000 on Advanced and 10,000 on Premium. QRdx's REST API allows 1,000 requests a day on Free, 10,000 on Pro and 100,000 on Business, and the npm package runs in your own app with no quotas.
• Openness: QRdx is open source (AGPL-3.0) and self-hostable. QR TIGER is not.

Switching from QR TIGER

1. Keep your QR TIGER plan for codes already in print. Dynamic codes redirect through QR TIGER's servers, so check what happens to them before you cancel.
2. For new codes, design them in the QRdx playground and save the look as a theme. Use dynamic codes from the dashboard for anything you may need to change after printing.
3. Existing QR TIGER short links can't be moved to QRdx, so replace them as you reprint.
4. Test every code on real phones before printing.