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QR-Hero vs xtty

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QR-Hero compared with xtty
DetailQR-Hero logo QR-Heroxtty logo xtty
What it doesFree dynamic QR code generator with real-time analytics and A/B testing Spend your time on the work, not the terminal
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 with 7-day Pro trial; xtty Pro US$29.90 one-time purchase, no subscription, activates up to 2 Macs
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
  • Metal GPU-accelerated terminal rendering on macOS, as fast as Ghostty
  • Password autofill from macOS Keychain for configured prompts
  • Saved remote-machine list with direct connections, batch connections, and jump hosts
  • Duplicate Tab with same SSH host and remote working directory in independent session
  • Broadcast keyboard input to selected panes
  • Status and notifications for supported coding agents including Claude Code and Codex
  • File transfer with sz and rz inside terminal workflow
  • Local shell sessions with tabs, split panes, search, themes, fonts, and customizable keybindings
  • System OpenSSH configuration and keys support
  • Command palette for finding actions and saved SSH profiles
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
  • Metal GPU-accelerated rendering as fast as Ghostty for local terminal performance
  • Built-in SSH workflows that reduce repeated steps without replacing existing OpenSSH setup
  • Credentials stay secure in macOS Keychain with no account or email verification required
  • Native macOS integration with familiar controls and Metal GPU rendering
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 check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)46
Citation Flow (Majestic)1923
Referring domains (Majestic)4012

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