QRmkr vs Dub
Dub is link infrastructure for engineers. QRmkr is a QR generator for people who print things.
Dub is a modern, developer-friendly link platform: custom domains, an API, analytics, and QR codes generated from the links you create. If your links live in code and your team already treats short links as infrastructure, it is a strong choice and the QR feature comes free with it. QRmkr is aimed at the other end: the restaurant owner, the estate agent, the events team. No API required, no domain to configure, and a design studio built around whether the code will scan off a printed proof.
QRmkr vs Dub at a glance
| Feature | QRmkr | Dub |
|---|---|---|
| Free static QR codes | Free forever, never expire | QR from a managed link |
| Editable destination | Yes - edit destination after printing | Yes - links are editable |
| Developer API | Yes, on Pro | Core strength |
| Custom domain | Not offered | Yes |
| Code design and logo | Logo & branded codes included on Pro | Basic styling |
| Print workflow | SVG everywhere, scannability preview | Not the focus |
| Setup before first code | None | Workspace and domain setup |
QRmkr details match our pricing page. Comparison reflects general product positioning and may change; check each provider's site for current details.
Make a QR code right here, free
No sign-up, no email, no watermark. Pick a type, paste your link, and download it as a PNG or SVG - the code never expires.
Design & brandingcolors · logo · frames
Center logos use 30% error correction so the code still scans.
Want to edit or track this?
This makes a static code (permanent). Create a free account for dynamic codes you can edit after printing, with scan analytics.
Make it dynamic →Free forever · No watermark · Never expires
Or make it art. Same code, still scans.
Animated
When Dub is the better pick
Engineering and growth teams who want short links as infrastructure, on their own domain, driven by an API - with QR as a bonus output.
When QRmkr is the better pick
Non-technical teams and small businesses whose deliverable is a printed code, and who do not want to configure a domain to get one.
Why teams pick QRmkr
Nothing to set up
Type a destination, style the code, download the SVG. No workspace, no DNS record, no API key.
Print is the first-class case
Vector export on every plan and a live scannability preview while you add a logo or change colours.
Flat price
One Pro price for unlimited dynamic codes and full scan history.
Looking for a Dub alternative?
QRmkr is a focused Dub alternative for businesses that print: create a free code, upgrade to a dynamic one you can edit after printing, and watch every scan roll in. Choose Dub if links are infrastructure you want to own. Choose QRmkr if the code on the poster is the deliverable.
FAQ
Does QRmkr have an API?
Yes, on Pro, for generating codes programmatically. It is narrower than a link-infrastructure API - it exists to make codes, not to manage a link graph.
Which should a developer pick?
If short links are part of your product, Dub. If you just need printable, editable, trackable codes and would rather not own that surface, QRmkr.
Can I change where the QR code points after printing?
Yes - with a dynamic QR code. It encodes a short redirect link, so you can update the destination anytime from your dashboard and every printed copy instantly points to the new URL. Static codes encode the destination directly and can't be changed.
Do these QR codes expire?
No. Static QR codes are free forever and never expire - they encode your destination directly and don't depend on our servers. Dynamic codes keep working as long as your account is active, and you can pause or re-point them whenever you like.
Can I track how many people scan it?
Yes. Dynamic QR codes come with real-time scan analytics: total scans plus device, location, and time-of-day breakdowns, so you can see exactly which placement is working. Scan tracking is part of the Pro plan.
Is there a watermark on the QR code?
No. Every QR code you create - free or paid - is watermark-free and downloadable as a crisp PNG or scalable SVG, ready for print at any size.
Do I need an app to scan the code?
No. Every modern iPhone and Android camera scans QR codes natively - just point the camera at the code and tap the link that appears. No special app required.
What's the difference between a static and a dynamic QR code?
A static code encodes your destination directly into the pattern, so it works forever without any server but can never be changed. A dynamic code encodes a short redirect we host, so the printed pattern stays the same while you edit where it goes - and every scan gets logged.
How small can I print a QR code?
As a rule of thumb a code scans from about ten times its own width, so a 2 x 2 cm code reads comfortably at arm's length. Keep dark modules on a light background, leave a clear white margin around the code, and test-scan the final print before you order a run.
Can I put my logo in the middle of the code?
Yes, on Pro. QR codes carry enough error correction to survive a logo in the centre, and the design studio previews scannability as you go so you can see when a logo is getting too large.
What happens to my codes if I stop paying?
Your static codes are unaffected - they never depended on our servers in the first place. Dynamic codes rely on the redirect layer, so plan printed campaigns with that in mind.
Is it really free to start?
Yes. Unlimited static QR codes cost nothing, need no card, and carry no watermark. One dynamic code is included free so you can try editing a destination before deciding whether Pro is worth it.
Before you print it
If the code you are about to print may ever need to point somewhere else, create it as a dynamic QR code you can edit after printing. The printed pattern never changes; only the destination behind it does. It also means you can track every scan by day, device, and location and see which placement actually worked.
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