QR Codes & Barcodes APIs

Most QR APIs here generate an image from a single GET request with no key: goQR.me, QRtag.net, QR Code Crafter, and Orca Scan, which also produces standard barcodes. QRCode Monkey adds logos, colors and custom shapes. OpenQR is the choice for managed dynamic codes that can be edited after printing and come with scan analytics, which requires an API key.

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API	Pricing	Auth	Format	Free tier	Status
OpenQRCreate and manage editable dynamic and static QR codes with scan analytics via a REST API. Utilities › QR Codes & Barcodes	Free trial	API key	JSON	—	Live
OpenQRGenerate QR codes and manage editable, trackable dynamic codes with scan analytics. Utilities › QR Codes & Barcodes	Freemium	API key	JSON	Unlimited	Live
Orca Scan Barcode Image APIGenerates barcode and QR code images (SVG, PNG, JPG, PDF and more) from a plain GET URL, no key needed. Utilities › QR Codes & Barcodes	Free	None	Binary	10k+/day	Live
QR codeGenerates a QR code PNG or SVG image for a given URL via a simple image-style GET request. Utilities › QR Codes & Barcodes	Free	None	Binary	10k+/day	Live
QR codeGenerates QR code PNG/SVG/EPS images from text and can also decode QR codes from an image URL. Utilities › QR Codes & Barcodes	Free	None	Binary	Unlimited	Untested
QR Code CrafterGenerates static QR codes (SVG, PNG, JPG, WebP, PDF, EPS) for URLs, Wi-Fi, payments and more, no key needed. Utilities › QR Codes & Barcodes	Free	None	Binary	—	Live
QRCode MonkeyGenerates custom QR codes with logos, colors and shapes as PNG, SVG, PDF or EPS. Utilities › QR Codes & Barcodes	Free	None	Binary	Unlimited	Live

Choosing a QR Codes & Barcodes API

Is there a free QR Codes & Barcodes API?

Yes. QRCode Monkey, Orca Scan Barcode Image API, QR Code Crafter, QR code and QR code are free to use, and OpenQR has a free tier alongside paid plans.

Which QR Codes & Barcodes APIs work without an API key?

QRCode Monkey, Orca Scan Barcode Image API, QR Code Crafter, QR code and QR code need no key or sign-up, so you can try them with a plain request.

Can I call a QR Codes & Barcodes API from front-end JavaScript?

Orca Scan Barcode Image API and QR Code Crafter allow cross-origin requests and need no key, so they work straight from the browser. For the others, call them from your server so your key stays private.

Can I use QR Codes & Barcodes APIs in a commercial project?

QR Code Crafter, OpenQR and OpenQR permit commercial use.

Which QR Codes & Barcodes APIs work with AI agents?

OpenQR has both an MCP server and an OpenAPI spec. QR Code Crafter publishes an OpenAPI spec for generating clients and tools.

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