QR codes are now becoming more popular as consumers are finally learning how to use them. What is a QR Code, Quick Response Code, is a two-dimensional barcode that contains various kinds of information. The information can be accessed or used directly. The way to use the information stored in the QR Code is to scan it. Scans are carried out for the process of scanning information using a smartphone.

Today, restaurant businesses, retail businesses, consultants and more all want to learn how to generate QR codes to get noticed, generate sales and be done with a contactless solution with a tap. Anyone with access to the web today can generate a QR code. But first let's start by understanding what a QR code is and how it works.

Here is a list of the best QR code generators for generating codes, both free and premium (paid):

GoQR.me (GoQR.me) - FREE & PAID

If you want a free QR code service, GoQR.me is a good site, but it's limited to static QR codes. The generator encrypts your QR code during transmission with TLS/SSL and does not store it. This ensures the privacy of you and your users.

QR Code Monkey (Qrcode-monkey.com) - FREE

The code does not expire and you also get the highest resolution to print with vector svg, eps and pdf formats for download. There is also a premium version called QR Code Studio.

QR-Code-Generator (QR-Code-Generator.com) - FREE & PAID

Founded in 2009 by Egoditor, QR-Code-Generator was one of the earliest companies to provide online services. The company offers non-URL based codes that are free and never expire. Level Pro allows you to fully customise dynamic QR codes with your current company brand. Apart from that you can also track when and where people's QR codes and export the data in CSV reports. Neat feature: You can generate image gallery QR codes.

Visualead (Visualead.com) - FREE & PAID

Visual QR Code Generator offers branded and highly visual codes that are said to get 50% to 400% more scans. This QR code includes 20 types of data to connect subscribers from vCard to YouTube and other purposes. Visualead is used by some of the top global brands, but has a price point that even small businesses can afford, starting from free for just the basics.

Scanova (Scanova.io) - Free & PAID Trial

QR Code platform generator that generates basic undesigned codes for free. Other tools include an API, and a QR SDK that can generate a large number of statistical codes. It has DIY design tools so you can create colours or patterns. Apart from that you can add a logo but this is only available for premium subscribers.

Web QR (Webqr.com) - FREE & PAID

This is a no-frills QR code generator and code implemented in JavaScript. It provides code directly in the browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Opera). The process for generating a QR code is entering your URL or text and clicking create. To use the QR code from this site, you can grab it with the mouse, drag and drop it where you want.

QR Items (QRStuff.com) - FREE

QRStuff offers codes with 23 data types in the free tier. The company also provides custom printed QR code products that you can wear on t-shirts, coffee cups, hats, and other items. This is another way to engage with potential customers.

Shopify Store Code App (Apps.shopify.com) - Free & PAID Trial

If you are a Shopify Ecommerce seller, then the Shopify Shop Code app will help you generate a QR code associated with your Shopify store. Store codes can be placed in physical stores so that people can find more details or product variations such as colours. Or they can be placed on an ecommerce page to provide more product information.

QR Code Tiger (Qrcode-tiger.com) - FREE

The QR code from Tiger provides 16 different data types. You can use different patterns to create an image for the QR code. Can add logos, millions of colours and frames. And a selection of templates is available to give the code a unique look.

Flow Code (Flowcode.com) - FREE

Flowcode creates different shapes, say QR with round codes with beautiful custom designs and multiple data types, with logos and other detailed designs. And don't worry, the shape doesn't affect its scanability. All levels provide unlimited scans, real time analytics, unexpired codes, and ultra-fast scans.

Beaconstac (Beaconstac.com) - Free & PAID Trial

Beaconstac itself in close range marketing using QR codes, geofences, beacons and NFC. The QR code you can generate in a way integrates into Google Analytics, accommodates GPS location scanning, and provides Zapier integration. Comes with templates, various data formats, colours, and logo options.

Unitag (Unitag.io) - Free & PAID Trial

Unitag has an easy-to-use interface to quickly generate QR codes with lifetime code validity. It includes full customization of the module and allows you to add a logo. You also get advanced scans, analytics with multiple QR codes, custom and batch domain names and a generator API.

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