How Much Does a QR Code Cost in South Africa?
If you're searching for QR code pricing in South Africa, here's the direct answer before we go into detail:
QR Code Pro costs R99/month for 50 dynamic QR codes with unlimited scans. A 14-day free trial gives you 20 dynamic codes at no cost — no credit card required. Billing is in ZAR via PayFast.
The Two Types of QR Codes — and Why the Price Differs
Before comparing prices, you need to know there are two fundamentally different types of QR codes:
Static QR Codes — R0 (but limited)
A static QR code encodes your URL directly into the pattern. Once printed, it can never be changed. Many online tools generate static QR codes at no cost. The catch: if your destination URL changes, the code is broken and you must reprint everything.
When static is fine: Linking to a permanent page that will never change — a Wikipedia article, a YouTube channel, a fixed document.
Dynamic QR Codes — from R99/month
A dynamic QR code links to a redirect hosted on our servers. You can change the destination URL anytime from your dashboard without reprinting. It also tracks every scan — location, device type, time of day.
When dynamic is essential: Menus, business cards, sign boards, event marketing, product packaging — anywhere the destination might change or you need to measure performance.
QR Code Pro Pricing in South Africa
| Plan | Price | QR Codes | Scans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial | R0 for 14 days | 20 dynamic codes | Unlimited |
| Pro | R99/month | 50 dynamic codes | Unlimited |
| Team | R299/month | Unlimited codes | Unlimited + API |
All plans are billed in ZAR via PayFast. No USD conversion fees. No international transaction charges.
What About Free QR Code Generators?
Several tools offer QR codes at no cost. Here is what you give up:
- No analytics — you cannot see who scanned, when, or where
- No editing — change the destination and you need a new code
- Codes deactivate — some platforms disable codes after a trial period
- No POPIA compliance — your scan data may be stored on overseas servers
For a business card or a one-time flyer, a static code from a free generator is acceptable. For anything customer-facing where you need performance data or flexibility, a dynamic code at R99/month pays for itself quickly.
Real Cost Comparison: Static vs Dynamic for a Restaurant
Consider a restaurant that prints table tent menus quarterly:
| Scenario | Static QR | QR Code Pro Dynamic |
|---|---|---|
| Print cost (initial) | R800 (150 tents) | R800 (150 tents) |
| Menu update reprints ×4/year | R3,200 | R0 — update in dashboard |
| scan analytics | None | Full — per table, per day |
| Annual cost | R4,000 | R800 + R1,188 (R99x12) = R1,988 |
| Saving | — | R2,012/year |
Dynamic QR codes pay for themselves in the first menu change.
How to Get Started
- Go to QR Code Pro pricing and start your 14-day trial
- Create your first dynamic QR code in under 2 minutes
- Download in high-resolution PNG or SVG — ready for print or digital use
- Update the destination anytime from your dashboard
No credit card required for the trial. After 14 days, Pro is R99/month billed via PayFast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a QR code generator for free in South Africa?
Yes — for static QR codes. Tools like QR Code Generator, QRStuff, and Canva create static QR codes at no cost. These are fine for permanent links but cannot be edited or tracked.
How much does a dynamic QR code cost in South Africa?
QR Code Pro charges R99/month for 50 dynamic QR codes with unlimited scans, or R299/month for unlimited codes. Billing is in ZAR via PayFast.
Is there a once-off QR code price?
Most professional QR platforms are subscription-based because the redirect service needs to stay active. With QR Code Pro, your codes work for as long as your subscription is active.
Do QR codes expire?
Static QR codes never expire — they encode the URL directly. Dynamic QR codes remain active as long as your account subscription is current.