Simple QR AlternativesQR Code Readers & Barcode Scanners like Simple QR

Simple QR is described as 'FOSS app to scan, create and store QR codes with a simple UI and experience. No backend service connected. No data collected. No ads' and is a QR Code Reader in the system & hardware category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Simple QR for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Web-based and Android Tablet apps. The best Simple QR alternative is Barcode Scanner, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Simple QR are Barcode & QR Code Scanner, Binary Eye, QR Scanner (PFA) and Twilee.

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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.

    63 Barcode Scanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

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

    • Barcode Scanner is Free and Open SourceSimple QR is also Free and Open Source
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  5. 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.

    16 QR Scanner (PFA) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  6. Twilee icon

    Twilee

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    Create, manage, and track smart dynamic QR codes with real-time redirects, analytics, and customizable branding.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Twilee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Simple QR.

    • Twilee is Freemium and ProprietarySimple QR is Free and Open Source
  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • ZBar bar code reader is Free and Open SourceSimple QR is also Free and Open Source
  10. OneURL icon

    OneURL

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    Want to transform long and cumbersome URLs into short, elegant links? OneURL is your answer! OneURL is a powerful URL shortener and QR code generator that will revolutionize your online experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. Decoder icon

    Decoder

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    Scan and Generate QR Codes.

    55 Decoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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    On Linux this is the best alternative.

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    • Decoder is Free and Open SourceSimple QR is also Free and Open Source
    • Decoder is Security-focusedSimple QR is not according to our users
  12. QR Free Cloud icon

    QR Free Cloud

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    Free, privacy-focused QR code and GS1 DataMatrix generator with instant PNG/SVG download, customizable features, multilingual support, developer API, full client-side processing, no signup, no watermarks, and offline Progressive Web App compatibility.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  14. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Code Scan - Scan Any Barcode is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Simple QR.

    • Code Scan - Scan Any Barcode is Free and ProprietarySimple QR is Free and Open Source
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