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 QR codes you can update after printing.
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QR-focused platform without NFC complexity
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 $4/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 | $2/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.
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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.