A QR.io alternative with a real free plan
QR.io makes design-forward QR codes with a lot of code types. The catch most people hit is the trial: there's no permanent free plan, and dynamic codes stop working when the trial ends. If you want to start free and keep your codes alive, that's exactly what TangoQR is built for.
At a glance
| TangoQR | QR.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free forever, unlimited codes | Trial, then paid; no permanent free tier |
| After the trial / cancel | Codes keep redirecting forever | Dynamic codes deactivate when the trial ends |
| Plans | $0 free or flat $10/mo Pro | A single paid subscription |
| Focus | An editable redirect, kept simple | Many QR types, design-forward |
Where QR.io is a fair choice
Where QR.io is a fair choice. QR.io leans into visual customization and a wide menu of QR types (vCard, WiFi, social, and more) with polished design controls. If you want many specialized code types with heavy styling and you're comfortable on a paid subscription, QR.io covers that ground well.
Where it falls short for this job
For the print-it-once-and-repoint-it job, the friction shows up here:
- No permanent free tier. QR.io runs on a trial-then-subscribe model. TangoQR is free forever for unlimited codes, with detailed analytics for each code's first 50 scans.
- The trial cliff. Dynamic codes made during the trial stop redirecting once it ends, a common surprise in reviews. TangoQR codes keep redirecting forever, on any plan.
- One subscription tier. It's a single paid plan whether you need one code or many. TangoQR is $0 free or a flat $10/month Pro.
How TangoQR is different
TangoQR keeps the core promise simple: every code is an editable redirect, free plan included, and it never switches off. You can make your first code without signing up, brand it on any plan, and upgrade only when a code's analytics and unlimited editing are worth $10/month to you.
Pricing
Our pricing is simple: Free ($0, unlimited codes, editable per code for its first 50 scans) or Pro ($10/month or $100/year for editing and detailed analytics on every code, plus no TangoQR wordmark). QR.io's pricing and trial terms are theirs to state, so see QR.io's current pricing rather than a number from us.
Who should stay with QR.io
Stay with QR.io if you need a wide range of specialized QR types (vCard, WiFi, social links, and the rest) with heavy visual design controls, and a permanent free plan isn't a requirement. That breadth of code types and styling is QR.io's strength; TangoQR deliberately focuses on the editable URL redirect instead.
Want a code you can change later?
Make your first TangoQR code free. No signup, editable on the free plan, and it keeps redirecting forever.
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