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QRmkr compared with Caxton
DetailQRmkr logo QRmkrCaxton logo Caxton
What it doesDynamic QR codes you can edit after you print them A native Mac editor for text, CSVs, and data files
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: unlimited static QR codes forever. Pro: $12/month or $8/month billed yearly ($96/year). Business: $39/month or $32/month billed yearly ($384/year). Caxton Free (free forever); Caxton Pro monthly at $9.99 USD, annual at $99.99 USD, or lifetime at $179.99 USD. Team pricing starts at $79 to $99.99 USD per seat per year.
Key features
  • Edit destination after printing without reprinting
  • Real-time scan analytics by time, location and device
  • Free static QR codes that never expire
  • AI Art QR codes
  • Animated QR codes
  • Custom colors, logo and frames
  • Team collaboration with up to 5 members
  • API access for developers
  • CSV export of scan data
  • No watermarks or expiry dates
  • Text editing with memory-mapped files for large documents
  • CSV and TSV table editing with column transforms
  • Column transformations and data type preservation
  • CSV validation with structural and data rules
  • File comparison without copying data
  • Extract matches and columns to new documents
  • Local processing with no cloud uploads or telemetry
What makes it different
  • Static codes are truly free forever with no expiry or tricks—they encode the URL directly and work independently of the company's servers
  • Change a printed code's destination instantly from the dashboard without reprinting
  • No per-scan fees or usage limits—one flat monthly price covers unlimited scans
  • AI Art generates working QR codes that look like custom artwork
  • Animated QR codes with motion that still scan on every frame
  • Opens files directly from disk without importing or uploading, preserving data exactly as stored
  • Combines text editor, CSV table editor, and log viewer in one native Mac application
  • Handles multi-gigabyte files with consistent performance and one-millisecond keystroke latency
  • Preserves leading zeros, long IDs, and data types exactly as stored in the file
  • All files stay local to your Mac with no cloud processing, telemetry, or vendor lock-in
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)16 −1 (down) since last check4 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)42
Citation Flow (Majestic)1420
Referring domains (Majestic)5422

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