ScanMosaic vs Uniqode
The short verdict
Uniqode, formerly Beaconstac, sells QR codes and digital business cards to companies. Static codes are free, dynamic codes need a paid plan after a 14-day trial, and its pricing page says plans are billed yearly, starting with Basic at $9 a month. It also offers one free digital business card.
ScanMosaic includes free dynamic codes, monthly billing and a one-off Lifetime plan, which suits small businesses and freelancers. Uniqode is stronger for companies rolling out business cards and codes across a large team.
Feature by feature
| Feature | ScanMosaic | Uniqode |
|---|---|---|
| Free static QR codes | Yes, unlimited | Yes, with an account |
| Dynamic codes on the free plan | Yes, free dynamic codes with a free account | No; 14-day trial, then a paid plan |
| Watermark or branding on free codes | None | None found on static codes |
| Sign-up needed to download | No: PNG, JPG and WebP without an account | Yes, a free account |
| Scan test before download | Yes, a real decoder reads every change | No built-in scan check found |
| QR code types | 80 | Links, landing pages, vCards and more |
| Templates | 127 | Yes |
| Barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more) | Yes, 13 types | GS1 Digital Link QR codes; no EAN or UPC generator found |
| Hosted pages (PDF, menu, business card) | Yes | Yes, landing pages and digital business cards |
| API | Yes (Business plan) | Yes, on higher plans |
| Teams | Yes (Business plan, up to 10 people) | Yes, on higher plans |
| Site languages | 8 | English |
| Cheapest paid plan | Pro $4.99 a month or $39 a year; Lifetime $29 once | Basic, $9 a month billed yearly |
Where Uniqode is better
- Team-wide digital business cards, with one card free.
- Plans built for company rollouts, including custom domains on higher tiers.
- Established enterprise customer base and support.
Who should pick which
Pick Uniqode if you're equipping a whole company with digital business cards and need a vendor that handles company-wide rollouts.
Pick ScanMosaic if you want free dynamic codes, the choice of monthly billing or a $29 Lifetime plan, barcodes, and a scan check on every design.
How to switch to ScanMosaic
- Keep your printed codes running. Don't delete anything on the old service until every printed code has been replaced or has an end date. Dynamic codes stop when their short link stops.
- Recreate each code in ScanMosaic. Pick the same type, paste the same destination, and turn on Dynamic code for anything you might change later.
- Match the look. Set your colours, logo and frame, or start from one of 127 templates. The scan check confirms each design reads.
- Replace codes as you reprint. Swap in the new code at the next print run, then compare scans in the dashboard.
- Close the old account last. Export any scan history you want to keep before you cancel.