Qreator vs Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac)
Uniqode targets mid-market and retail teams, and its published tiers reflect that: the Lite plan starts around US$15/month with 3 dynamic codes, and API access begins on the Pro plan. Qreator gives you more codes, more seats and API access earlier, in euros.
| Feature and price comparison | Qreator | Uniqode |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | €12/mo | US$15/mo |
| Billing currency | EUR | USD |
| Free plan (not a trial) | Yes | Trial only |
| Dynamic codes on the entry paid plan | 25 | 3 |
| Dynamic codes on the top published plan | 250 | 250 |
| Scans included on the entry paid plan | Unlimited | Not published |
| Team seats on the entry paid plan | 3 | 1 |
| Team seats on the top published plan | 15 | 3 |
| REST API | 120 req/min | Pro |
| Export formats | PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF | Not published |
| Analytics retention (days) | 365–1095 | Not published |
- Uniqode — Uniqode Inc. (formerly Beaconstac) · Source: www.uniqode.com/pricing · Verified on 2026-08-31
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- 25 dynamic codes on our €12 entry plan against 3 on their cheapest paid plan
- 3 seats included on our entry plan, 15 on Business; Uniqode publishes 3 seats on Pro
- REST API with a published 120 requests/minute rate limit on Business
- Unlimited scans on every paid plan, with 365–1,095 days of readable scan history
- Hosted micro-landing pages, industry templates, signed webhooks and scheduled reports are included rather than sold as add-ons
When Uniqode is the better choice
- They publish retail-specific analytics (SKU and shelf level) that Qreator does not offer
- Their higher tiers list SAML SSO and white-label reporting, which matter for large procurement processes
- If you already run other Uniqode products, keeping one vendor may outweigh the price gap
Questions, answered
- Is Qreator a Uniqode alternative for small teams?
- Yes, that is exactly the segment: 25 dynamic codes and 3 seats for €12/month, without a sales call and without an annual commitment.
- Does Qreator have an API like Uniqode?
- Yes. The REST API at /api/public/v1/codes creates and updates dynamic codes with issued API keys, rate-limited at 120 requests per minute on the Business plan.
- What about GDPR?
- Qreator is operated by MT Digital Services LLC and stores scan analytics without cookies or personal identifiers; see our privacy page and the GDPR tracking guide in the blog.