QRTool vs. QR-Code-Generator.com

Provider and corporate relationship

QRTool is operated by Kernbrand AG, headquartered in Gossau SG (Switzerland) — an independent Swiss company without corporate ties. Registered in the commercial register of the Canton of St. Gallen under CHE-268.931.734.

qr-code-generator.com is operated by Bitly Europe GmbH, headquartered at Pariser Str. 47, 10719 Berlin (commercial register Bielefeld HRB 43671, VAT ID DE339674880). Bitly Europe GmbH is a subsidiary of US-based Bitly Inc. Choosing a seemingly "European" provider therefore still means an indirect contractual relationship with a US corporation.

Data protection and hosting

QRTool hosts data exclusively in Switzerland under the revised Swiss Data Protection Act (nDSG, in force since 1 September 2023). No data transfer to the EU or US needed.

qr-code-generator.com processes data primarily in the EU (Germany) under GDPR. Due to the corporate affiliation with US-based Bitly Inc., data or access rights may extend to the USA — a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) and an adequate third-country transfer mechanism (Data Privacy Framework, SCC) are required.

Pricing model and commitment

QRTool

Three clearly delimited tiers with monthly billing and cancellation at the end of each month — no minimum term, no hidden cancellation deadline:

• Free Forever — 3 QR codes, free, no credit card, no term
• Professional — 50 QR codes, CHF 12.90 / month
• Enterprise — unlimited QR codes, CHF 19.90 / month

qr-code-generator.com

Four tiers with different commitment models (as of 2026-05):

• Starter — 2 dynamic QR codes, 10,000 scans, monthly or annual
• Advanced — 50 QR codes, unlimited scans, 3,000 API requests/month, annual only
• Professional — 250 QR codes, 10,000 API requests, annual only
• Enterprise — on request, with white labeling and extended API

Important: A 14-day trial replaces the permanent free plan. After expiration, billing starts automatically unless actively canceled. Cancellation must occur at least 30 days before the end of the respective contract period.

Feature scope

Multilingual and team features

qr-code-generator.com offers a UI in 30+ languages and supports multiple users per account (2 from Advanced, 5 from Professional). Suitable for international marketing teams.

QRTool is available in German and English and is geared toward single-user accounts — fitting for smaller businesses where one or two people manage the QR codes.

API and bulk operations

qr-code-generator.com offers clearly tiered API access with defined request limits and bulk upload features (100 to 500 codes per upload). Useful for high-volume use cases such as product packaging or event mass production.

QRTool offers API access on request. Sufficient for most standard applications; for high-volume scenarios, requirements should be discussed in advance.

QR code design

Both providers allow color customization, logo embedding, and standard design variants. qr-code-generator.com offers more ready-made templates and design presets; QRTool emphasizes a lean, fast-to-use interface.

Cancellation and contract duration

QRTool: Monthly cancellation at any time at month end, no minimum term. After cancellation, the subscription runs until the paid month ends.

qr-code-generator.com: Contract termination requires active cancellation at least 30 days before the end of the current contract period. With annual commitment, this means: forgetting to cancel results in automatic renewal for another year.

Verdict

Both providers are technically mature and deliver professional dynamic QR codes with anonymized tracking. The difference lies in business model and target audience:

qr-code-generator.com is an established, internationally oriented provider with high-volume focus, multi-user setups, and deep API features — suitable for international marketing teams and agencies. The trade-off: annual commitment from the Advanced tier, a 30-day cancellation notice, and an indirect corporate tie to US-based Bitly Inc.

QRTool targets Swiss SMEs that value flexibility, monthly cancellation, CHF invoicing, and nDSG-compliant hosting. Those who manage 3–50 QR codes and don't coordinate an international marketing team typically end up not only cheaper but also with significantly less administrative overhead with QRTool.

QRTool's Free Forever plan allows a risk-free comparison: 3 productive QR codes without a credit card and without a deadline.