QRZone vs Beaconstac
Beaconstac pioneered QR+NFC solutions for physical-digital bridging. QRZone focuses on intelligent QR infrastructure with AI design, behavioral routing, and government-grade compliance. Note: Beaconstac has rebranded to Uniqode, but the original brand is still widely referenced.
16
QRZone wins
11
Tied
2
Beaconstac wins
Free Tier
AI Design
Routing Rules
NFC Tags
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Hover over any feature for a detailed explanation. indicates the winner.
Feature Comparison
QRZone
Unlimited (Business)
Beaconstac
Plan-based limits
QRZone
Yes
Beaconstac
No
QRZone
Full control
Beaconstac
Full control
QRZone
Yes
Beaconstac
Yes
QRZone
80+
Beaconstac
Limited
Pricing Comparison
Based on publicly available pricing as of February 2026.
QRZone Strengths
- Free tier to get started
- AI QR design
- 5 smart routing rule types
- Government-ready compliance
- Better pricing for unlimited QR
- Real-time analytics + conversion funnels
Beaconstac Strengths
- NFC tag management integrated
- Physical NFC+QR combo products
- Strong enterprise track record
- Established Google Reviews integration
Who Should Choose What?
NFC-dependent workflows
Choose Beaconstac
If NFC tags are core to your strategy, Beaconstac's integrated NFC+QR is unmatched.
QR-only strategy
Choose QRZone
AI design, smart routing, and deeper analytics make QRZone the stronger pure-QR platform.
Government / regulated
Choose QRZone
FedRAMP-ready, HIPAA, and data residency that Beaconstac doesn't provide.
Marketing teams
Choose QRZone
A/B testing, retargeting pixels, conversion funnels, and landing page builder.
The Verdict
QRZone wins 16 of 26 features. Beaconstac leads with NFC.
Beaconstac (now Uniqode) built its reputation on NFC+QR physical-digital bridging. For organizations that need NFC tags, it remains strong. For QR-focused strategy with AI design, smart routing, government compliance, and a free tier, QRZone is the more capable and cost-effective platform.
Switching from Beaconstac? QRZone offers free migration support and bulk import tools.
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This comparison is based on publicly available information as of February 2026. All brand names and logos are property of their respective owners. QRZone provides this information for educational purposes.