The Free Tier Is Where They Actually Differ
Disclosure: Published by EZQR.
On paid plans, EZQR and ME-QR are roughly comparable in price and features. The real difference is the free tier.
ME-QR monetizes free codes by inserting an ad between the QR scan and the destination URL. Someone scans your code on a business card or restaurant menu, sees an ad, waits, then gets to your link. That friction reflects on your brand.
ME-QR also stamps watermarks on free codes. EZQR doesn't watermark codes at any tier.
EZQR free tier: unlimited static codes, 3 dynamic codes, 50+ types, no ads, no watermarks, no signup required.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | EZQR | ME-QR |
|---|---|---|
| Free static codes | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Free watermarks | None | Yes |
| Free ad injections | None | Yes |
| Signup required | No | Yes |
| Free dynamic codes | 3 | 0 |
| QR types | 50+ | 46 |
| Design presets | 22 | Limited |
| Scannability check | Yes (ISO/IEC 18004) | No |
| Analytics quality | Unique view tracking | Basic |
| Password protection | Yes (Pro) | No |
| Link scheduling | Yes (Pro) | No |
| Entry paid price | $5/mo | ~$3–5/mo (varies by region) |
| Geographic focus | Global | Asia-Pacific dominant |
Pricing Comparison
ME-QR's paid pricing varies by region. The figures below reflect approximate international pricing. EZQR pricing is fixed globally.
| Plan | EZQR | ME-QR |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Unlimited static, 3 dynamic, no ads, no watermarks | Unlimited static & dynamic, ads on scans, watermarks |
| Entry (~$5/mo) | Lite: 25 dynamic, 30-day analytics, country geo | ~$5/mo or $69/yr, unlimited dynamic, basic analytics |
| Mid (~$10/mo) | Pro: 100 dynamic, full analytics, city geo, Custom CSS | — |
| Top (~$10–20/mo) | Max: Unlimited dynamic, API, teams, bulk import, white label | ~$9.99/mo or $69/yr, unlimited dynamic, priority support |
Key Differences
Ads in the redirect chain: ME-QR inserts ads between the QR scan and the destination on free codes. Someone scans your code, sees an ad, waits, then gets to your link. EZQR's free tier sends scanners directly to the destination.
QR type count: EZQR offers 50+ types vs ME-QR's 46. ME-QR includes some niche types EZQR doesn't — crypto wallets, Viber, certain regional payment systems. For everything else, EZQR matches or exceeds ME-QR's coverage.
Analytics: EZQR tracks unique views — you can tell 100 different people scanning vs. one person scanning 100 times. ME-QR's analytics are basic even on paid plans.
Pricing transparency: EZQR pricing is the same everywhere, publicly listed. ME-QR pricing varies by region, which creates transparency issues for global users.
Why Switch to EZQR
Tips
- No ads displayed when your codes are scanned
- No watermarks on any tier, including free
- Unique view tracking for accurate analytics
- Same pricing worldwide, clearly listed
- Password protection and link scheduling (Pro)
How to Switch from ME-QR
Step 1 — List your ME-QR codes: note the destination URLs for each dynamic code and which QR types you're using.
Step 2 — Create codes in EZQR: generate new codes with the same destinations and branding. EZQR's 50+ types cover the vast majority of ME-QR types.
Step 3 — Update your materials: replace ME-QR codes with new EZQR codes in print and digital materials. Static codes can be dropped in immediately. Dynamic codes redirect to whatever destination you set.
