QR-Code Scanner AlternativesBarcode Scanners & QR Code Generators like QR-Code Scanner

QR-Code Scanner is described as 'Simple, easy, and fast QR Code Scanner' and is a Barcode Scanner in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to QR-Code Scanner for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, Android Tablet, iPhone and iPad apps. The best QR-Code Scanner alternative is Barcode Scanner, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like QR-Code Scanner are Barcode & QR Code Scanner, Binary Eye, QR & BarcodeScanner and QR Scanner (PFA).

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QR-Code Scanner alternatives page was last updated Mar 21, 2025
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  1. Barcode Scanner icon

    Barcode Scanner

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    Scan barcodes on CDs, books, and other products, then look up prices and reviews, or search for a word in a book and find where it occurs. You can also scan QR Codes containing URLs, contact info, calendar events, and more.

    62 Barcode Scanner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    "The project is in maintenance mode, meaning, changes are driven by contributed patches. Only bug fixes and minor enhancements will be considered. The Barcode Scanner app can no longer be published, so it's unlikely any changes will be accepted for it. There is otherwise no active development or roadmap for this project. It is DIY." https://github.com/zxing/zxing

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  QR Code Recognition

    Barcode Scanner VS QR-Code Scanner

     

    • Barcode Scanner is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to QR-Code Scanner.

    • Barcode Scanner is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to QR-Code Scanner.

    • Barcode Scanner is Free and Open SourceQR-Code Scanner is Free and Proprietary
    • Barcode Scanner is Privacy focusedQR-Code Scanner is not according to our users
  2. Barcode & QR Code Scanner icon

    Barcode & QR Code Scanner

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    Barcode scanner is a free and open source app which allow to read and generate barcodes. It can collect information about food products, cosmetics and books.

    56 Barcode & QR Code Scanner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Barcode & QR Code Scanner screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Barcode Scanner
    2.  QR Code Reader
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Musicbrainz support

    Barcode & QR Code Scanner VS QR-Code Scanner

     
  4. Binary Eye icon

    Binary Eye

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    Binary Eye is a free and open source app that can scan and generate various barcodes. It supports portrait and landscape orientation, inverted codes, Material Design and checksum verification.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Barcode Scanner
    3.  QR Code Reader
    4.  Material design
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Link Tracking
    9.  OCR
    10.  Scan history
    11.  No Tracking

    Binary Eye VS QR-Code Scanner

     
  5. QR & BarcodeScanner icon

    QR & BarcodeScanner

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    An Android app for scanning QR codes and barcodes. Contribute to dmitriy-ilchenko/QrAndBarcodeScanner development by creating an account on GitHub.

    30 QR & BarcodeScanner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    QR & BarcodeScanner screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Barcode Scanner
    2.  QR Code Reader
    3.  Persistent History
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No registration required

    QR & BarcodeScanner VS QR-Code Scanner

     
  6. QR Scanner (PFA) icon

    QR Scanner (PFA)

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    Experience a privacy-centered, ad-free QR scanner that detects harmful QR codes and supports offline functionality. From SECUSO, this lightweight app offers dark mode without requiring registration, prioritizing security and ease of use. Open-source for transparency.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    QR Scanner (PFA) screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  QR Code Recognition
    6.  Scanner

    QR Scanner (PFA) VS QR-Code Scanner

     
  7. ZBar bar code reader icon

    ZBar bar code reader

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    ZBar Bar Code Reader is an open source software suite for reading bar codes from various sources, such as video streams, image files and raw intensity sensors. It supports EAN-13/UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, Code 128, Code 93, Code 39, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, QR Code and SQ Code.

    43 ZBar bar code reader alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ZBar bar code reader screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Webcam Support

    ZBar bar code reader VS QR-Code Scanner

     

    • ZBar bar code reader is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to QR-Code Scanner.

    • ZBar bar code reader is Free and Open SourceQR-Code Scanner is Free and Proprietary
    • ZBar bar code reader is Lightweight and Privacy focusedQR-Code Scanner is not according to our users
  9. Simple QR icon

    Simple QR

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    Simple QR is a FOSS app to scan, create and store QR codes with a simple UI and experience. No backend service connected. No data collected. No ads.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Simple QR VS QR-Code Scanner

     

    • Simple QR is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to QR-Code Scanner.

    • Simple QR is Free and Open SourceQR-Code Scanner is Free and Proprietary
    • Simple QR is Privacy focused and LightweightQR-Code Scanner is not according to our users
  10. Code Scan - Scan Any Barcode icon

    Code Scan - Scan Any Barcode

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    The Code Scan app can read nearly all 1D and 2D barcodes, including MicroQR Codes, VDS, VDS-NC, ICVC, QR-Code, EAN Codes, ITF Codes, DataMatrix, rMQR, and more. The app can adjust the camera zoom for small codes and use the camera light for scanning in dark environments.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Code Scan - Scan Any Barcode screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline

    Code Scan - Scan Any Barcode VS QR-Code Scanner

     
  11. Q.tk: QR Code Scanner icon

    Q.tk: QR Code Scanner

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    Here is the solution for all your QR Code scanning issues with our Q.tk Scanner. The Q.tk Scanner is a skillfully advanced but simple App designed to do exactly what it sounds like – Scan, Decode and Read QR codes.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Q.tk: QR Code Scanner VS QR-Code Scanner

     
  12. QR Scanner Online icon

    QR Scanner Online

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    QR-Code scanner online works on mobile devices like Android or iOS. Scan your QR code online in your Chrome, Safari or Firefox browser. No app is needed!.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    QR Scanner Online screenshot 1

    QR Scanner Online VS QR-Code Scanner

     

    • QR Scanner Online is the most popular Web-based alternative to QR-Code Scanner.

    • QR Scanner Online is Free and ProprietaryQR-Code Scanner is also Free and Proprietary
  13. QR Reader by TapMedia icon

    QR Reader by TapMedia

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    QR code application.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    QR Reader by TapMedia Features

    1.  QR Code Recognition

    QR Reader by TapMedia VS QR-Code Scanner

     
  14. Barcodi: QR & Barcode Reader icon

    Barcodi: QR & Barcode Reader

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    Barcodi - is a free application for scanning QR and barcode.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Android
    Barcodi: QR & Barcode Reader screenshot 1
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    Barcodi: QR & Barcode Reader Features

    1.  Heads-Up Display
    2.  QR Code Recognition

    Barcodi: QR & Barcode Reader VS QR-Code Scanner

     
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