Dub vs Hovercode
Both are in QR code generators. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Hovercode's cheapest paid plan is $10/mo, against $27/mo for Dub.
| Dub | Hovercode | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $27/mo | Free plan · from $10/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Not stated by the vendor |
| Plans | Free ($0); Pro ($30/mo, $27/mo annual); Business ($90/mo, $81/mo annual); Advanced ($300/mo, $270/mo annual) | Free ($0); Pro ($12/mo, $10/mo annual, $120/yr); Business ($39/mo, $32.50/mo annual, $390/yr); Business Plus ($99/mo, $82.50/mo annual, $990/yr) |
| Fees | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Not stated | Not stated |
| Key features | Short links with analytics; Custom QR codes; UTM builder and templates; Device and geo targeting | Dynamic QR codes that do not expire on the free plan; Short links and multi-link pages; Form builder and GS1 Digital Link QR codes; Advanced tracking and analytics (Pro and up) |
| Checked on | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-03 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Dub
- Free plan includes API access and 3 custom domains
- Open source
- A 14-day trial on paid plans
- Yearly billing is 10% cheaper
Trade-offs
- The free plan allows only 25 new links a month
- A/B testing and conversion tracking start at Business ($90/mo)
- The pricing page leads with Dub Partners (affiliate management), which is a separate product
Hovercode
- Free forever plan with unlimited scans
- Free-plan dynamic QR codes do not expire
- Yearly billing is 12 months for the price of 10
- Branding removal from Pro
Trade-offs
- The free plan includes only 3 dynamic codes in total
- API access starts at the $39 Business plan
- Dynamic code limits on Business and up reset per month