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QR Manager compared with Chalk
DetailQR Manager logo QR ManagerChalk logo Chalk
What it doesDynamic QR codes you can edit after printing A native macOS drawing app for quick sketches, screenshot markup, and AI-generated diagrams
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree plan: 3 QR codes. Basic: $4.99/mo (5 QR codes). Growth: $9.99/mo (20 QR codes). Professional: $19.99/mo (100 QR codes). All plans include unlimited scans, custom links, scan tracking, bulk creation, and team members. Free: $0 forever, includes all drawing tools, unlimited sketches in one folder, copy to clipboard as PNG, and auto-save with local-first storage. Pro: coming soon.
Key features
  • 9 QR code types: Website, WhatsApp, vCard, Link Hub, Calendar Event, Email, Phone Call, Wi-Fi, PDF
  • Dynamic links that can be edited after printing
  • Scan tracking and analytics
  • Custom colors and branding
  • Logo and icon customization
  • Text labels with custom font
  • Live preview before download
  • Bulk QR code creation
  • Team member invitations
  • Instant copy-to-clipboard as PNG
  • No accounts or setup required
  • Local-first storage with auto-save
  • Screenshot annotation with arrows, boxes, text, and freehand tools
  • AI diagram generation via Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code
  • Refine diagrams through chat
  • Paste screenshot from clipboard
  • Unlimited sketches in one folder
  • Native macOS performance
  • All drawing tools included in free version
What makes it different
  • Edit destination URLs after printing without reprinting
  • Built-in scan analytics for all codes
  • 9 different QR code types for varied use cases
  • ISO/IEC 18004 standard compliance
  • Team collaboration with no per-seat pricing
  • Zero-friction design: open, draw, and share in seconds with no setup or accounts
  • Local-first architecture: all sketches stay on your Mac, nothing leaves unless you ask
  • AI integration runs through your own subscription with no proxying of prompts
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