Uniqode, formerly Beaconstac, makes dynamic QR codes: codes you can point somewhere new after printing, with stats on every scan. It's for businesses putting QR codes on packaging, menus, signs or print campaigns, especially in the UK and EU where data protection paperwork matters. There's a 14-day free trial and no free plan. Essential is $9 a month billed yearly, with 15 dynamic QR codes, 90 days of analytics and 1 seat. Core is $49 a month billed yearly, with 250 codes.
What it can do for you
Print a code once and change where it goes whenever you like, so a menu or flyer never goes out of date. See scans by location and device, brand your codes, and manage them in bulk. For EU compliance, Uniqode publishes a dated data processing agreement with EU Standard Contractual Clauses, which applies automatically when you sign up, and lists SOC 2 on its site.
What people like
Reviewers rate it as a strong choice for editable, trackable codes with proper analytics, bulk management and business-grade security.
The honest downsides
- Your codes depend on paying. Its FAQ says dynamic codes go inactive when the trial ends unless you upgrade, and reviewers warn the same happens if you cancel.
- Billed yearly, so it's a commitment, and reviewers call the code limits on entry plans steep.
- One seat on Essential, with 90-day analytics.
- Best for ongoing use. Reviewers say it doesn't suit one-off or seasonal campaigns.
Skip it if
- you need one static code that never changes (a free generator will do)
- you want unlimited codes for one payment
Alternatives
- ElkQR is far cheaper, with unlimited codes for one payment, but there are reports of no formal DPA, so EU businesses should check first.
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