SnapGlyph vs. Beaconstac (Uniqode)
Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) is a QR platform built for enterprise, billed annually only, starting at $9/month for 50 dynamic codes. SnapGlyph Pro gives you unlimited for less, with a URL shortener and Link Hubs on top.
Comparing SnapGlyph Pro ($5/mo annual) against Uniqode Essential ($9/mo annual), the lowest Uniqode tier with dynamic QR codes.
| Feature | SnapGlyph Pro | Uniqode Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price (annual billing) | $5/month | $9/month |
| Monthly billing option | $7.50/month | No, annual only |
| Static QR codes | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Dynamic QR codes | Unlimited | 50 codes |
| Custom QR code design | Yes | Yes |
| Scan analytics | 6-month history | Yes |
| URL shortener | Yes | No (Core+ only, $49/mo) |
| Branded short links (custom domain) | Yes | Add-on only, $2,000/year |
| Link-in-bio page | Unlimited Link Hubs | 5 Linkpages |
| Free plan | Unlimited static QR + 1 hub | Free trial only (14 days) |
Uniqode only sells annual plans. SnapGlyph gives you the flexibility to go month-to-month, at a lower price either way.
SnapGlyph
Billed annually ($7.50/mo on monthly billing). 14-day free trial included.
Uniqode (Beaconstac)
Billed annually only, no monthly option ($108/year upfront). 14-day free trial.
Uniqode pricing sourced from uniqode.com/pricing. Verify current rates before purchasing.
Uniqode's Essential plan gives you 50 dynamic QR codes total. For businesses that create codes for multiple products, locations, seasonal campaigns, or client work, that cap fills up fast. SnapGlyph Pro puts no limit on dynamic QR codes.
Uniqode does not offer monthly billing. You pay the full year upfront, period. SnapGlyph offers both monthly and annual plans, so you can start month-to-month and switch to annual when it makes sense, or cancel without being locked into an unused year.
Uniqode is a QR-focused platform. For a URL shortener, you'd need their Core plan at $49/month. For a custom link domain, add $2,000/year on top of that. SnapGlyph Pro gives you QR codes, a branded URL shortener with your own domain, and unlimited Link Hubs, all for $5/month.
Uniqode is a polished enterprise platform. SnapGlyph is built for small businesses and individuals who need more tools for less money.
Yes. Uniqode Essential is $9/month billed annually (annual-only). SnapGlyph Pro is $5/month annual or $7.50/month on monthly billing, and includes unlimited dynamic QR codes vs Uniqode's 50, plus a URL shortener and Link Hubs.
Yes. SnapGlyph Pro includes unlimited dynamic QR codes with full scan analytics. Dynamic codes let you change the destination URL at any time without reprinting the code.
Uniqode states directly on their pricing page that dynamic QR codes become inactive when an account lapses. The QR code physically still exists, but it stops redirecting visitors. SnapGlyph static QR codes keep working regardless of your plan status.
Yes. Beaconstac rebranded to Uniqode. The product is the same platform under a different name. The website is now at uniqode.com and beaconstac.com redirects there.
With SnapGlyph, yes. Monthly billing is always available. Uniqode only offers annual billing. There is no month-to-month option on any Uniqode plan.
Yes. SnapGlyph includes a URL shortener on Starter, Pro, and Max plans. Pro and Max add a branded short link domain. Uniqode adds URL shortening only on Core ($49/month) and above, and a custom domain costs an additional $2,000/year.
No annual lock-in required. Start with a free trial and see if it fits.
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