Flowcode and QR Tiger are both dynamic QR code platforms. Flowcode leans on design-led codes and a free plan capped at 2 codes and 500 scans; QR Tiger is cheaper to enter at US$7/mo but shows an ad on free-trial scans and limits the free tier to 3 dynamic codes.[^1][^2][^3] Pick on budget and whether a scan-time ad is acceptable.
What people are deciding between
Flowcode and QR Tiger solve the same core problem: creating QR codes you can edit after printing and track as they get scanned. Flowcode positions itself around branded, design-led codes and a polished editor; QR Tiger competes on lower entry pricing and a broad set of QR content types. Both serve marketers, small businesses, and event organizers who need a code that survives a redirect change. The demand behind the choice is real — more than 100 million U.S. smartphone users scanned a QR code in 2025, up from 89.5 million in 2022.[^4]
The differences that matter in practice are the free-tier caps, whether scans carry an advertisement, and how each platform prices its first real paid tier.
Side-by-side: Flowcode vs QR Tiger
| Axis | Flowcode | QR Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Paid entry price | Pro Plus US$25/mo, billed annually[^1] | Regular US$7/mo[^2] |
| Free plan | 2 codes, 500 scans total[^1] | 3 dynamic codes, 500 scans each[^2] |
| Ad on free-QR scan | None on free plan | Yes, until upgrade[^2][^3] |
| QR design | Design-led editor, template library | Wide template library, many content types |
| Analytics | Included; free tracks up to 500 scans[^1] | Basic on free; advanced on paid[^2] |
| Dynamic QR editing | Available on every plan | Available on every plan |
| Custom domains / API | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Prices on each pricing page may have changed by the time you read this — verify before purchasing.
Where Flowcode wins
- Flowcode's free plan carries no scan-time advertisement, so a small test campaign looks clean on a customer-facing asset without paying anything.[^1]
- Flowcode's editor is built around branded, design-led codes, which suits teams that want the code itself to match a visual identity.
- Flowcode's free analytics track up to 500 scans, enough to validate a single code before committing to Pro Plus.[^1]
- Flowcode's paid path is a single mid tier (Pro Plus at US$25/mo billed annually), which is simpler to reason about than a multi-step ladder; its higher Growth tier is billed annually only.[^1]
Where QR Tiger wins
- QR Tiger's entry pricing is lower: paid plans start at US$7/mo on the Regular tier, versus Flowcode's US$25/mo Pro Plus.[^1][^2]
- QR Tiger's free tier allows 3 dynamic codes to Flowcode's 2, and each free code tracks up to 500 scans — so QR Tiger's free plan can log more total scans, at the cost of the ad.[^1][^2]
- QR Tiger supports a broad set of QR content types, useful when one account needs many different destinations (links, vCards, menus, and more).
- For budget-first users who plan to upgrade quickly, QR Tiger's US$7 tier is the cheapest way to remove the free-trial ad.[^2][^3]
A real example
Consider a café owner printing one dynamic QR code for a table-tent menu, expecting a few hundred scans a month and swapping the link when the menu changes.
On QR Tiger's free tier, that code counts against a 3-dynamic-code allowance and tracks up to 500 scans, but every scan shows an advertisement until the owner upgrades — an awkward look on a customer-facing menu.[^2][^3] One detail worth knowing before choosing QR Tiger: even after upgrading, vCard and link-in-bio codes keep a "Powered by QR TIGER" footer until the top Premium white-label tier.[^3] Moving to Regular at US$7/mo removes the scan-time ad at the lowest cost.[^2]
On Flowcode's free plan, the same code fits inside the 2-code cap and the 500-scan analytics window, and the scans carry no ad.[^1] If monthly scans stay under 500 and the café needs only one or two codes, Flowcode's free plan may cover it outright; above 500 scans, Pro Plus at US$25/mo billed annually is the next step.[^1]
The deciding factors are scan volume and ad tolerance. Low volume with no ad tolerance favors Flowcode's free plan; higher volume on a tight budget favors QR Tiger's US$7 tier. Both give you a dynamic QR code you can edit after printing, and a free QR code generator lets you prototype the artwork before you commit to either account. If you have narrowed the field to one of these tools, the QR Tiger alternative and Flowcode alternative breakdowns go deeper on each.
If neither fits, here's a third option
If the sticking point is paying for QR codes and link tracking as two separate tools, or wanting analytics without a scan-count ceiling on a starter plan, CodeQR is worth a look. It combines dynamic QR codes with short links and conversion tracking at transparent pricing, plus a UTM builder for campaign tagging. It suits a marketer who wants QR codes and link attribution in one place rather than stitching two products together. No claim that it beats Flowcode or QR Tiger for pure QR design — just a different scope.
[^1]: Flowcode, "Pricing" — free plan capped at 2 Flowcodes and analytics for up to 500 scans; Pro Plus US$25/month billed annually; Growth tier billed annually only. https://www.flowcode.com/pricing — verified 2026-07-09 [^2]: QR TIGER, "Payment" — free tier limited to 3 dynamic QR codes at 500 scans each; paid plans start at US$7/month (Regular). https://www.qrcode-tiger.com/payment — verified 2026-07-09 [^3]: QR TIGER, "FAQ" — an advertisement is shown when a QR code made on the free trial is scanned, and it disappears only after upgrading; vCard and link-in-bio codes keep a "Powered by QR TIGER" footer until the Premium white-label tier. https://www.qrcode-tiger.com/faq — verified 2026-07-09 [^4]: Statista — more than 100 million U.S. smartphone users scanned a QR code in 2025, up from 89.5 million in 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1337584/number-of-smartphone-qr-code-scanners-usa/ — verified 2026-07-07
References
- [1]Flowcode Pricing— Flowcode · 2026-05-04
- [2]QR Tiger Pricing— QR Tiger · 2026-05-04