Beaconstac (now Uniqode) is a powerful platform for retail and restaurants, but if you don't need NFC tags or beacon technology, you're paying for features you'll never use. QRForever focuses exclusively on what small businesses need: permanent dynamic QR codes you can update after printing.
No credit card required • 7-day free trial • No NFC bloat
No hardware, no beacons - just a printed QR you re-point whenever your business changes. Tap a destination to see it switch.
Change where your printed QR code points from a dashboard, and it instantly redirects - the same code now opens Today's Specials, then Loyalty Signup, then Book an Appointment, then Leave a Review - with no reprinting.
Counter sign
Printed once · re-point anytime
Destination
Tap to switch ↓Today's Specials
shop.co/specials
Edit the destination, it updates instantly. No reprinting.
Save roughly $45/month versus a comparable paid Beaconstac tier
A QR-focused platform without NFC complexity. Compare the full QRForever pricing side by side.
Beaconstac offers NFC tags, beacons, and proximity marketing. If you only need QR codes, you're paying for features you'll never use. QRForever focuses exclusively on QR codes: simpler, faster, and more affordable.
Beaconstac requires annual billing for most plans ($588/year upfront). QRForever offers monthly billing at $6/month, no long-term commitment required.
Beaconstac's free plan limits you to 500k scans/year. QRForever offers unlimited scans on all plans, no caps, no surprises.
Beaconstac's dashboard includes NFC, beacons, and proximity features which can overwhelm small businesses. QRForever's interface is clean and focused on QR code creation and analytics.
| Feature | QRForever | Beaconstac |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic QR codes | ✅ | ✅ |
| Update after printing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Real-time analytics | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom branding | ✅ | ✅ |
| WhatsApp QR | ✅ | ✅ |
| Menu QR codes | ✅ | ✅ |
| NFC tags | ❌ | ✅ |
| Beacon technology | ❌ | ✅ |
| Starting Price | $3/month | ~$49/month |
| Monthly Billing | Available | Annual only |
| Scan Limits | Unlimited | 500k/year (free plan) |
⚠️ If you need NFC tags or beacon technology, Beaconstac is the better choice. For QR codes only, QRForever is simpler and more affordable. For a deeper look at how the plans stack up by company size, read our small business vs enterprise Beaconstac comparison.
Beaconstac (Uniqode) pricing and plan details are sourced from their published pricing page and may change. Verify current rates at uniqode.com before purchasing. For a wider tool comparison, see how much dynamic QR codes cost.
Beaconstac bundles NFC tags, beacons, and proximity marketing. If you never deploy that hardware, you are paying for capability you do not use. QRForever does one thing: dynamic QR codes you can edit after printing.
On Beaconstac, the dynamic features many small businesses want sit on higher tiers. QRForever includes full scan analytics on its Pro plan from $3/month, billed yearly.
Beaconstac requires annual billing for most plans, so testing it means committing for a year. QRForever offers month-to-month at $6/month, so you can try it without a long lock-in.
Switching is mostly clerical work, not a technical migration. The key rule: keep both accounts active until every new code is tested, so no scanner ever hits a dead link.
List every dynamic code you have in Beaconstac, its current destination, and where it is printed or displayed (counter sign, packaging, flyer, website). This list is your migration checklist.
Rebuild each code as a dynamic QR code pointing at the same destination. Want to sanity-check the output first? The free QR code generator lets you preview a code before you commit.
For websites, PDFs, and email, replace the old image with your new QRForever code. For anything already printed, you do not need to reprint: because your QRForever code is dynamic, you simply point it at the same destination the printed sign expects.
Walk your checklist and scan each new code. Confirm it opens the right page and that scans show up in your QRForever analytics before you touch your Beaconstac account.
Beaconstac dynamic codes stop resolving when the subscription ends, so cancel last, after every QRForever code is verified. If you get stuck, our support team can walk you through the move.
One caveat worth naming: a static QR (raw data baked into the pattern) cannot be re-pointed at all, on any platform. This overlap-and-verify method works because you are moving between two dynamic systems. If you are unsure which type you have, our dynamic vs static guide explains how to tell.
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Choose Beaconstac if you need NFC tags, beacon technology, or proximity marketing features. They're the better choice for retail stores, museums, or large venues that need contactless interactions beyond QR codes. For QR codes only, QRForever is simpler and more affordable.
Yes! You can export your QR code data from Beaconstac and recreate them in QRForever. Since both offer dynamic QR codes, you'll update your printed materials to point to new QRForever links. Contact our support team for free migration assistance.
Yes! QRForever supports menu QR codes (PDF, URL, or digital menu). Upload your menu PDF or link to your online menu, and we'll generate a permanent QR code you can print on table tents or posters. Update your menu anytime without reprinting.
No catch! We focus exclusively on QR codes and don't offer NFC, beacons, or enterprise compliance features that Beaconstac includes. This lets us keep costs low while delivering the core features 95% of small businesses actually need.
Your Beaconstac codes will deactivate if you cancel Beaconstac. Before switching, recreate your codes in QRForever, update the destination links in your printed and digital materials, then cancel Beaconstac. Our support team can help you move over.
Keep both accounts active during the overlap. List every live Beaconstac code, recreate each one as a dynamic QR code in QRForever pointing at the same destination, then scan-test each one with a phone. Only cancel Beaconstac once your QRForever codes are verified as working. Because both run in parallel until you have confirmed the switch, scanners never hit a dead code. See the five-step walkthrough above for the full sequence.
QRForever supports 18+ QR types including URL, vCard, WhatsApp, email, SMS, WiFi, menu, and more. Beaconstac covers a wider catalog of types plus NFC tags and beacons. If you need NFC or Bluetooth beacons, Beaconstac is the specialist; for QR codes only, QRForever covers the common use cases.