Free Interactive Tool

QR Code
ROI Calculator

Input your campaign numbers — scans, conversion rate, average order value — and get your real QR code return on investment.

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Your Campaign Numbers

10
50
5%
$50
$15
$50
Monthly QR Revenue
$1,250

Scans × conversion rate × order value

Annual QR Revenue
$15,000
Annual Campaign Cost
$780

Platform + print/design × 12

Annual ROI
1,824%
Cost Per Scan
$0.13

Total monthly cost ÷ monthly scans

Monthly Total Scans
500

Calculator methodology: Monthly revenue = (number of codes × scans per code) × (conversion rate / 100) × average order value. Annual ROI = (Annual revenue − Annual cost) / Annual cost × 100. This is a simplified model — actual results depend on campaign quality, audience, offer relevance, and landing page conversion rate. Use as a directional planning tool, not a guarantee.

Industry Scan Rate Benchmarks

Use these to calibrate your inputs above.

Context Typical Scan Rate Notes
Restaurant table QR menu 70–90% of visits High necessity — customers scan to view menu
Retail shelf label 3–8% of shoppers Varies heavily by product category and CTA clarity
Print ad / magazine 1–4% of readers CTA and relevance are critical drivers
Product packaging 1–3% of purchasers Post-purchase scanning highest for premium/tech products
Event badge / ticket 40–70% of attendees Depends on whether scanning is required (check-in) or optional
Email newsletter (embedded) 0.5–2% of opens Lower due to desktop reading; best for print-to-mobile bridge
Window cling / storefront 5–15% of passersby Location and foot traffic volume are key variables
Business card 10–30% of recipients Warm contacts; strong CTA ("Scan to connect") outperforms

QR Code ROI: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers on calculating, tracking, and improving QR code campaign returns.

Q How do you calculate QR code ROI?

QR code ROI = (Revenue from QR-attributed sales − Cost of QR program) / Cost of QR program × 100. To calculate revenue: multiply total scans by your conversion rate by your average order value. To calculate cost: add your QR platform monthly fee + any design/print costs. Our calculator does this automatically — just input your numbers.

Q What's a good QR code scan rate?

Scan rates vary enormously by context. Restaurant table QR menus see 70-90% scan rates per visit. Marketing collateral (brochures, posters) typically sees 2-8% of viewers scanning. Product packaging QR codes average 1-3%. Digital QR codes in email see 0.5-2% of opens scanning. Context matters far more than any 'benchmark' — the key is tracking your actual rate and optimizing placement.

Q How do I track QR code conversions?

The most reliable method: append UTM parameters to your QR code destination URL (e.g., ?utm_source=qr&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=spring). When a scanner reaches your site, Google Analytics (or any analytics platform) records the session with your UTM tags. Combine this with QRTRAC's native scan analytics to see the full funnel from scan to conversion.

Q Does the QR platform cost affect ROI significantly?

At the volumes most businesses operate, platform cost is a minor ROI factor. At $15/month ($180/year), QRTRAC costs less than a single additional customer for most businesses. The bigger ROI levers are scan volume (placement and physical size), conversion rate (quality of the landing page), and average transaction value. Optimize those before worrying about platform cost.

Q How can I increase my QR code scan rate?

The highest-impact tactics: (1) Larger physical size — bigger codes are spotted and scanned more. (2) Add a clear CTA — 'Scan for 20% off' dramatically outperforms naked QR codes. (3) Better placement — eye-level, well-lit, at the point of decision (not hidden in the corner of a brochure). (4) Branded, recognizable design — users trust and scan branded codes more. (5) Remove friction from the landing page — if what they find after scanning doesn't deliver on the promise, scan-to-conversion rate collapses.

Plans and Pricing

QRTRAC Pricing Plans - Custom Domain QR Code Solutions
Choose from our flexible pricing plans starting at $5/mo. Featuring custom domain QR codes, real-time analytics, and transparent branding options. Start with a 7-day free trial.

Agency & Enterprise Plans

Scale your organization with white-label solutions, SSO, and custom data residency.

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Largest Scale

Agency Plan

$250 / month

Everything you need to manage multiple brands or clients with full white-label control.

White label application with full branding control
Custom QR codes, scans, and domains
Custom user seats and teams
Advanced security & API access
Dedicated support with priority response
Everything in Legendary plan included
Custom Solutions

Enterprise Plus

$5,000+ / year

Global data residency, SSO, and white-glove onboarding for large organizations.

Everything in Agency included
SSO support for secure enterprise access
DPA and custom data residency options
Bulk creation and custom integrations
White-glove onboarding & dedicated support
Compliance ready: GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2

Plans and Feature Comparison

Everything you need to know about our 6 specialized plans.

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Kickoff

Individuals with limited needs

Startup

Freelancers & creators going fully branded

Business Plus Most Popular

Growing businesses wanting more power

Legendary

Businesses with high-volume usage

Agency

Agencies managing multiple clients

Enterprise Plus

Large organizations with custom needs

Plan Volumes
Dynamic QR Codes
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Upto 5
Upto 25
Upto 250
Upto 500
Custom
Custom
Static QR Codes
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Upto 25
Upto 125
Upto 1,250
Upto 2,500
Custom
Custom
QR Code Scans
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Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Short Link Clicks
?
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Custom Domains
?
Add-on
Add-on
1 Included
1 Included
Custom
Custom
Mini-sites
?
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
User Seats
?
1
1
3
Up to 10
Custom
Custom
Teams / Workspaces
?
1
1
2
3
Custom
Custom
Add-ons
Additional Domains
?
Custom
Additional Seats
?
Custom
Mini-sites Hosting
?
Custom
Additional Teams
?
Custom
Additional QR Codes
?
Custom
QR Migration Service
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$3 one-time/QR · Min 100 QR codes
$3 one-time/QR · Min 100 QR codes
Included free
Included free
Core Features
Bulk Generation
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Up to 50
Up to 500
Custom
Custom
Smart Scheduling
?
High-Res Download Plans
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AI QR Designer
?
Multi-direction Scanning
?
Ultra-fast Scanning
?
Ultra-fast Redirects
?
Domain Management
Remove QRTRAC Branding
?
SSL certificate
?
Supported
Supported
1 included
1 included
Custom
Custom
Branded links
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Supported
Supported
Custom URL slugs / Back-halves
?
Data & Analytics
Real-time link analytics
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Detailed performance metrics
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Geo-location Data (City/Country/Zip)
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Scans by GPS location
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Device & OS tracking
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Device language tracking
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Campaign URL Builder (UTM)
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Google Analytics 4 Integration
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Private/public reports
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Aggregated reports
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Date range selector
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Configure report time zone
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Data Downloading (CSV, XLS)
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Tag management
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Custom
Custom
Export link traffic details
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Custom
Custom
Your logo in reports
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Custom
Custom
Collaboration & Teams
Multi-level access management
?
Shared team account dashboard
?
Ownership transfer
?
Mobile Landing Pages
Link List Page (Linktree style)
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Lead Forms
?
Video QR Pages
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Form Attribution
?
A/B Testing
?
Age Restrictions
?
Multi-Language Support
?
Security & Compliance
GDPR & CCPA Compliant
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SSO (Single Sign-On)
?
Data Residency Options
?
Dedicated Support
?
Standard
Standard
Priority
Priority
Priority
Dedicated

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