Hovercode vs OpenQR
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
- OpenQR's cheapest paid plan is $5/mo, against $10/mo for Hovercode.
| Hovercode | OpenQR | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $10/mo | from $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Not stated by the vendor | Yes |
| Plans | 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) | Starter ($5/mo); Lite ($11/mo); Business ($43/mo) |
| Fees | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Not stated | Not stated |
| Key features | 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) | Unlimited scans; Scan analytics; API access on every paid plan; PNG and SVG export |
| Checked on | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-06 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
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
OpenQR
- 14-day trial with no credit card
- Starter is $5 a month
- API access on every paid plan
Trade-offs
- No free plan beyond the trial
- Starter covers only 10 dynamic codes
- Annual prices were not shown