A QR Code Generator Pro alternative priced in rands
Twenty dynamic codes for five clients cost about R3 760 a year on QR Code Generator Pro. On ZELF they cost 20 credits, once. A side-by-side in rands.
Short answer
QR Code Generator Pro sells dynamic codes by yearly subscription: Starter is US$9.99 a month for 2 codes, and Advanced is US$18.99 a month for up to 50, both billed annually. Twenty codes for five clients needs Advanced, about R3 760 a year. On ZELF each dynamic code is 1 credit, paid once, so twenty codes cost R14.29 to R20.
QR Code Generator Pro is one of the most widely used dynamic QR tools, and it works well. Its pricing is built for one business with one brand: a yearly plan sized by the number of dynamic codes, quoted in dollars or euros before VAT.
A solo agency prints codes for many small clients, a few at a time. Below is what a year looks like for five clients with four codes each, on QR Code Generator Pro's published prices and on ZELF credits.
A year of dynamic QR codes for 5 clients
5 clients with four printed codes each: twenty codes you can track and repoint after printing.
| Option | What you get | One year, 5 clients |
|---|---|---|
| ZELF | 1 credit per dynamic code, once. Scan stats, CSV export and repointing are included, and codes never expire. | R14.29–R20.00 |
| QR Code Generator Pro Starter | US$9.99 a month, billed annually, for 2 dynamic codes in total. Too few for this job. | R1 978.02 |
| QR Code Generator Pro Advanced | US$18.99 a month, billed annually only, for up to 50 dynamic codes. VAT not included. | R3 760.02 |
List prices from each vendor's own pricing page on 10 October 2026: annual billing where offered, before VAT where the vendor quotes it that way. Dollar prices at R16.50 to the dollar. ZELF costs run from the Platinum to the Copper credit pack rate.
How to compare dynamic QR code costs
- 1 Count every dynamic code you need live at the same time across all clients, not only this month's new ones.
- 2 Check what happens to printed codes if you stop paying. On a subscription, dynamic codes depend on the plan staying active, so read the provider's terms before you print.
- 3 Convert the yearly price to rands at today's rate and add VAT where the provider quotes without it.
- 4 Compare like for like. Scan tracking, editing the destination and CSV export come with every ZELF code; extras such as schedules and passwords are 1 credit each.
Which plan fits which workload
One brand, two codes
QR Code Generator Pro Starter covers it at about R1 978 a year. On ZELF, 2 credits.
Five clients, twenty codes
Advanced at about R3 760 a year, against 20 credits on ZELF.
Hundreds of codes at once
If you generate codes in bulk for large campaigns, QR Code Generator Pro's bulk creation and higher plans are built for that volume.
Frequently asked questions
Do ZELF codes stop working if I do not buy more credits?
No. A code is paid for once when you create it, and it keeps redirecting and counting scans. Credits are only spent on new codes and add-ons.
What do QR add-ons cost on ZELF?
Schedules, passwords, scan caps and webhooks are 1 credit each per code, charged once when you switch them on.
Are QR Code Generator Pro prices shown in rands?
No. Its pricing page quotes in dollars or euros, depending on where you are, before VAT. The table converts the published US prices at R16.50 to the dollar, checked on 10 October 2026.
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