qrcode.io vs qr-code.io: are they the same company?
No — qrcode.io and qr-code.io are two separate, unaffiliated companies with confusingly similar names. This page is qrcode.io (no hyphen). qr-code.io (with a hyphen) is a different service, often shown as "QR CODE.IO" on bank statements. We cannot access, refund, or manage anything created on qr-code.io. Here is how to tell which one you used.
How can I tell qrcode.io and qr-code.io apart?
The fastest checks are the hyphen in the name, what appears on your bank statement, and where a code resolves when scanned. These are verifiable facts you can confirm yourself before deciding anything.
| qrcode.io (this site) | qr-code.io (separate company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Domain | qrcode.io (no hyphen) | qr-code.io (with a hyphen) |
| Free static codes | Yes — no account | See their site |
| Card details for a free trial | Never | See their terms |
| Trial auto-converts to paid | No — trials expire | See their terms |
| Where a scanned code resolves | Straight to your link | Often via a scan.page redirect |
Is qr-code.io legit?
qr-code.io is a real, operating company — but it is not us, and we cannot speak to its billing or its codes. If you were trying to reach qrcode.io (no hyphen), you are in the right place. What we can state plainly: qrcode.io has no $49.95 plan and never takes card details for a free trial, so a charge labelled "QR CODE.IO" did not come from us.
I was charged $49.95 by "QR CODE.IO" — what should I do?
That charge was not processed by qrcode.io. It most likely belongs to qr-code.io. Dispute the charge with your bank, or contact qr-code.io support directly — they are the only ones who can refund it or manage codes created there. Full guidance on the $49.95 charge →
How is qrcode.io different?
Static QR codes on qrcode.io are free forever, with no account, no watermark, and high-resolution PNG and SVG downloads. Our trials never ask for a card and never auto-convert. Dynamic, editable codes with scan analytics are an optional upgrade from $3.99/month — not a surprise charge.
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Frequently asked questions
Are qrcode.io and qr-code.io the same company?
No. They are two separate, unaffiliated companies with similar names. This site is qrcode.io, with no hyphen. qr-code.io, with a hyphen, is a different service that often appears as "QR CODE.IO" on bank statements. We cannot access, refund, or manage anything created on qr-code.io.
Is qr-code.io legit?
qr-code.io is a real, operating company, but it is not us, and we cannot speak to its billing. If you meant to reach qrcode.io (no hyphen), you are in the right place. We have no $49.95 plan and never take card details for free trials, so a "QR CODE.IO" charge did not come from qrcode.io.
Did qrcode.io charge me $49.95?
No. qrcode.io has no $49.95 plan and never stores card details for a free trial, so we cannot have charged you. A charge shown as "QR CODE.IO" comes from the separate company qr-code.io. Dispute it with your bank or contact qr-code.io support directly.
How are qrcode.io QR codes different?
A static qrcode.io code encodes your link directly in the pattern, so it resolves straight to your destination and works forever. Our trials never ask for a card and never auto-convert to paid. That is the practical difference you can verify before you commit.