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QRmkr compared with Chalk
DetailQRmkr logo QRmkrChalk logo Chalk
What it doesDynamic QR codes you can edit after you print them A native macOS drawing app for quick sketches, screenshot markup, and AI-generated diagrams
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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). 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)16 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)40
Citation Flow (Majestic)1424
Referring domains (Majestic)5446

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