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QR-Hero vs Beckon

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QR-Hero compared with Beckon
DetailQR-Hero logo QR-HeroBeckon logo Beckon
What it doesFree dynamic QR code generator with real-time analytics and A/B testing A Mac app that brings your Dock to your cursor in a ring around the pointer
StageStartup Not given
Founded2024 Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree Plan: $0 with 2 dynamic QR codes, 50 scans/month, 24-hour analytics, codes expire after 14 days. Hero Plan: $19.00/month with unlimited QR codes, unlimited analytics, A/B testing, geo-targeting, bulk generation, PDF-to-QR, API access, team collaboration. Free: the ring for open apps, flick and click, your own shortcut, find any app by typing, Glass and Outline looks, zip, AirDrop and image conversions. Beckon Pro: $24, once, on up to 3 Macs, includes your Dock apps running or not, folders and Trash, websites, Shortcuts, files and collections, window
Key features
  • Dynamic QR Code Generation
  • Real-Time Scan Analytics
  • A/B Testing
  • Geo-Targeting & Location Routing
  • Device-Based Routing
  • Bulk QR Code Generation
  • PDF to QR Upload
  • REST API Access
  • Custom Domains
  • Team Collaboration
  • App ring around cursor with directional flicking
  • Window switching with live thumbnails
  • Pinned apps, folders and Trash access
  • Website, Shortcut, file and collection management
  • Dock hiding and hiding the Dock for good
  • File drop actions: convert, compress, trim, redact, zip, send
  • Customizable appearance with five look options and accent colors
  • Pointer auto-follow after window selection
  • Cross-display window placement with Shift+release
  • Minimal memory footprint with instant activation
What makes it different
  • Editable after printing, unlike static QR codes
  • Real-time tracking and A/B testing for QR code optimization
  • Supports multiple QR code types including WhatsApp and WiFi
  • Full REST API access without enterprise pricing
  • Free plan available with no credit card required
  • Brings the Dock to your cursor instead of requiring travel to the bottom of the screen
  • Works for mouse and trackpad users without requiring keyboard shortcuts
  • One-time purchase with no subscription or account required
  • Completely private with no analytics or data collection
  • Fully restores original Dock settings if you change your mind
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)14 −2 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)40
Citation Flow (Majestic)1918
Referring domains (Majestic)4011

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