From a simple scan from our mobile device, either from the camera or a specific application for reading, a QR code allows us to generate navigation shortcuts to facilitate the download of documents (menus, guides, eBooks…), give access to websites, enable connections to internet networks, redirect to payment gateways, among many other options.
But how do you create a QR code? There are several simple tools that allow us to create this type of code without needing special knowledge. In this top, we select the 10 best on the market.
- Beaconstac
- QRCodes
- Easyclient
- GoQR
- QR Code Chimp
- QR Code Generator
- QR Code Monkey
- QR Code Tiger
- QR Creator
- QR Stuff
- Unitag
- Website Planet
Beaconstac
Beaconstac’s QR code generator solution allows you to create branded QR code, manage and personalize global QR code campaigns, measure engagement in the physical world, capture intent in the physical world and create digital cohorts, and run advertising ads. specific intent-based social media in the physical world.
To generate a code you must follow the following steps:
- Choose the type of QR code: SMS, calls, email, vCard, text, app download, PDF and other types of QR codes, to suit your marketing needs.
- Add relevant information (QR code content): Depending on the type of QR code, you must complete the program’s required fields. It can be a website URL, a social media page, contact details, an app download link, text, or a PDF.
- You can use the created codes in png and jpg format for online campaigns, or download them in high quality to print and use in your offline strategy.
It also allows you to create digital business cards, Apple Wallet business cards, interactive packaging, among other ideas. In addition, it integrates with CRMs, chatbots, programming tools and all the platforms where you want to enter information about the QR code.
QRCodes
This platform presents an initiative created in 2009 in response to the insertion of QRs into the Spanish digital landscape that had been taking place since the previous year. In addition to offering a QR generator, it also has functions to generate barcodes and data matrix. Likewise, it also presents QR reading tools, online and offline, and a support forum for any questions that may arise in the process.
To produce the codes it is only necessary to enter the corresponding information and press the generate code button. This page allows you to produce codes to: access URLs, send SMS, make calls, send emails, read encrypted texts, access contact cards, locations on maps, event reminders and access to WiFi networks. Is free.
EasyClient
Founded in 2019, Easy Client is a platform dedicated to the creation and configuration of corporate websites and online stores. Offering its clients the opportunity to create easy-to-use websites with an intuitive design, which allows them to keep their business updated, secure and available on different devices.
Likewise, it has solutions for the creation of digital letters and optimized day records using QR codes, which users can read through its mobile application, anywhere and at any time. This service is not free unlike other options, and you can validate its costs on its website.
GoQR
GoQR.me is presented as one of the leading platforms in the generation of QR in the internet ecosystem. This platform provides its services for free, which include the generation of codes for the same options as QR Codes, but with a higher quality for printing the codes.
On the other hand, it offers other special functions such as the creation of Dynamic QRs, which can be modified once they have been generated. It also offers the option of generating codes with the company logo included, at an approximate cost of 59 euros.
QR Code Chimp
QR Code Chimp works as both a platform for creating QR codes and managing them. It shows a wide customization capacity, showing everything from different colors and styles to a wide variety of designs and shapes for QRs.
It has 4 subscription plans, which incorporate the generation of unlimited static codes along with analytical functions, dynamic codes, among others that vary depending on the plan.
QR Code Generator
QR Code Generator is a service from Bitly, offering an all-in-one QR marketing platform. That is, it allows the creation, customization, management and analysis of QR codes and their campaigns. In principle it is a completely free service, but you can access more specific functions in its PRO version. This version allows the creation of dynamic codes, as well as the generation of codes for video and MP3 files, along with other options.
QR Code Monkey
This platform allows the creation of QRs completely free of charge, presenting in addition to its website a Chrome app and an API for better integration. Likewise, it offers a wide opportunity for customization (even putting your logo inside the code without losing scanning precision), as well as access in different languages, adapting to various markets.
QR Code Tiger
This is one of the most used free platforms in the internet ecosystem. Allows the creation of static codes and their respective customization. To access more complex functions such as QR tracking, metrics, batch production and dynamic codes, it is necessary to join their subscription service, which has 5 different plans.
QR Creator
This platform offers its users its entire catalog of tools completely free of charge, although it does have a donation section for those who want to support the project.
Among its functions we find all those present on most platforms, along with more artistic design options, where it combines the QR with a painting or photograph. It also has a section on performance metrics and printing simulation to avoid confusion with the final result, and allows multiple URLs to be included within a single code.
QR Stuff
This platform allows the creation of both static and dynamic QR codes for free. However, to be able to opt for more detailed customization functions it is necessary to join their subscription service (from €12.95/month).
On the other hand, this platform has quite specific QR options, such as: YouTube videos, PayPal links, DropBox folders, Skype video calls, payment with Bitcoin, link to iTunes, wifi login, Zoom meetings, among others. others.
Unitag
Unitag is a French platform created in 2001, which provides services for the creation of QR codes to both individuals and companies. It allows the creation of low-quality QRs for free, but with a wide level of customization (colors, styles and designs), and also presents predetermined designs for different social networks and platforms, incorporating their logos.
Despite being free, it also has a registration option and a subscription service, more focused on companies, which allows the creation of high-quality code in batches, along with other features. It consists of three subscription plans, which can be located in the pricing section of their website.
Website Planet
With this tool you can create QR codes in high resolution and completely free of charge. You just have to indicate which page your code is going to redirect to, be it Facebook, PayPal or your email, enter the url and click generate QR. You can also personalize it by changing the color, adding the logo of your business or personal brand or a frame with text.
