Comparison

QRZone vs Adobe Express QR

Adobe Express includes a free QR generator as part of its creative suite -- static codes only, no tracking. QRZone is a purpose-built QR platform with dynamic codes, real-time analytics, smart routing, API access, and enterprise management.

QRZone wins

Tied

Adobe Express QR wins

Dynamic QR Codes

UnlimitedvsNone

Scan Analytics

Full suitevsNone

Free Tier

10 dynamic + staticvsStatic only

API Access

Full REST APIvsNone

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Hover over any feature for a detailed explanation. indicates the winner.

Feature

QRZone.io

Adobe Express QR

Winner

QR Code Generation

Dynamic QR codes

Unlimited on all paid plans

Not available -- static only

QRZ

Static QR codes

Unlimited free

Unlimited with Adobe account

Tie

Bulk generation

Up to 100K per batch

One at a time

QRZ

QR code types

URL, vCard, Wi-Fi, PDF, payments + 15 more

URL only

QRZ

Expiry controls

Date, scan limits, password

QRZ

Design & Branding

Logo embedding

Auto-sizing with error correction

QRZ

Custom colours & gradients

Full picker, gradients, dot/eye styles

Basic foreground/background

QRZ

Creative suite integration

Export PNG, SVG, PDF, EPS

Native Adobe Express editor

Adobe

Templates library

50+ industry templates

Part of Express design templates

QRZ

Landing page builder

Drag-and-drop with custom domains

QRZ

Analytics & Tracking

Scan tracking

Real-time, sub-second latency

Not available -- static codes

QRZ

Geographic data

Country, city, postal code heatmaps

QRZ

Device breakdown

Full device, OS, browser

QRZ

Conversion funnels

Multi-step with GA4 integration

QRZ

Scheduled reports

Daily, weekly, monthly

QRZ

Smart Routing

Geo-routing

Country, region, city level

QRZ

Device routing

QRZ

Time-based scheduling

QRZ

A/B testing

Built-in with statistical significance

QRZ

API & Integrations

REST API

Full CRUD + batch + analytics

QRZ

Webhooks

HMAC-signed events

QRZ

CRM integrations

Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, Make

Adobe ecosystem only

QRZ

White-label

Full white-label with custom domains

QRZ

Security & Compliance

SOC 2 compliance

SOC 2 Type II

Adobe-wide SOC 2

Tie

SSO / SAML

Enterprise plan

Adobe Admin Console

Tie

GDPR compliance

Full compliance with DPA

Adobe platform-wide

Tie

QR-specific RBAC

Admin, editor, viewer, custom

QRZ

Pricing & Value

Free QR generation

10 dynamic + unlimited static

Unlimited static with account

QRZ

Starting paid price

$12/mo (Individual)

$9.99/mo (Express Premium)

Tie

Enterprise plan

Custom with SLA, SSO, RBAC, CSM

Creative Cloud Enterprise

QRZ

Government plan

Dedicated tier with data residency

Not QR-specific

QRZ

Feature Comparison

Dynamic QR codes

QRZone

Unlimited on all paid plans

Adobe Express QR

Not available -- static only

Static QR codes

QRZone

Unlimited free

Adobe Express QR

Unlimited with Adobe account

Bulk generation

QRZone

Up to 100K per batch

Adobe Express QR

One at a time

QR code types

QRZone

URL, vCard, Wi-Fi, PDF, payments + 15 more

Adobe Express QR

URL only

Expiry controls

QRZone

Date, scan limits, password

Adobe Express QR

Pricing Comparison

Based on publicly available pricing as of February 2026.

Plan

QRZone.io

Adobe Express QR

Free tier

$0 (10 dynamic + analytics)

$0 (static only, no tracking)

Starter / Individual

$12/mo

$9.99/mo (Express Premium)

Business

$39/mo (routing, bulk, API)

N/A

Enterprise

Custom (SSO, white-label)

Creative Cloud Enterprise

QRZone Strengths

Purpose-built QR platform with dynamic codes, analytics, and routing
Bulk generation of up to 100,000 codes per batch
Smart routing engine with geo, device, and time-based rules
Built-in landing page builder with conversion tracking
Full REST API with webhooks and SDKs
Government and healthcare compliance capabilities

Adobe Express QR Strengths

Native integration with the Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem
Excellent for designers already using Adobe Express
Strong overall SOC 2 and GDPR compliance at platform level
Quick, free static QR code generation inside a design tool

Who Should Choose What?

Adobe designers

Choose Adobe Express QR

If you are already in Adobe Express and need a quick static QR code embedded into a design, the native workflow is convenient.

QR-first marketers

Choose QRZone

Dynamic codes, scan tracking, conversion funnels, and A/B testing are essential for marketing -- none available in Adobe.

Enterprise teams

Choose QRZone

SSO, RBAC, API, bulk generation, and dedicated compliance tiers make QRZone the enterprise choice.

Agencies & resellers

Choose QRZone

White-label deployment, client workspaces, and branded reporting are only available on QRZone.

Print shops

Choose QRZone

Bulk CSV generation, SVG/EPS export, and pre-built templates streamline high-volume print production.

The Verdict

QRZone wins 25 of 33 features. Adobe leads in creative suite integration.

Adobe Express is a solid creative tool that happens to include basic static QR generation. For designers already in the Adobe ecosystem who need a quick one-off QR code without tracking, it works well. But for any professional QR strategy -- dynamic codes, scan analytics, smart routing, API integration, team management, or enterprise compliance -- QRZone is the purpose-built platform. The two serve fundamentally different needs: Adobe is a design tool with a QR feature; QRZone is a QR platform with design capabilities.

Adobe Express generates static codes, so there is no migration needed -- simply create new dynamic codes in QRZone and export in SVG/EPS for your Adobe workflows.

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This comparison is based on publicly available information as of February 2026. Adobe, Adobe Express, and related marks are trademarks of Adobe Inc. QRZone provides this information for educational purposes to help audiences make informed decisions.