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QRmkr compared with Kernsetzer
DetailQRmkr logo QRmkrKernsetzer logo Kernsetzer
What it doesDynamic QR codes you can edit after you print them Book formatting software for self-publishers
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
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). One-time purchase price to be announced before launch. Without a license, the software works with basic features indefinitely but exports carry a watermark.
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
  • Supports Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Accepts Word and Markdown manuscripts
  • Generates print-ready PDF for KDP and IngramSpark
  • Creates EPUB 3 for ebook stores
  • Automatic layout of running heads and chapter openers
  • Professional typography with correct quotation marks and dashes
  • German language typography support
  • Works offline without requiring an account
  • Custom theme saving in licensed 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
  • Runs natively on Windows, macOS and Linux while the best-known alternative only runs on Mac
  • Professional typography handling for both English and German
  • Offline desktop app with no account or cloud dependency required
  • One-time purchase model instead of subscription
  • Includes free tools for KDP formatting and quote/dash fixing
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)140
Referring domains (Majestic)540

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