TL;DR
TL;DR: Quick Answer
QR Tiger is a dynamic-QR-first platform: its core product is the QR code itself, with menu hosting bolted on. A free plan includes 3 dynamic codes (500 scans each); paid pricing runs $7/mo Regular (12 dynamic codes), $16/mo Advanced (200, billed annually), $37/mo Premium (600, billed annually), with no scan limit on paid plans. For a single-restaurant operator with one QR menu, the Regular tier works. But the plan you need grows with the number of dynamic codes you run, which matters for multi-location operators or restaurants with multiple menus (lunch, dinner, drinks). The honest third option for restaurants who primarily need a digital menu (with a QR code being the access mechanism, not the product itself) is a menu-first platform. Menujo's free plan supports unlimited views on one menu; Pro at $7/mo includes 10 menus and extends analytics history from 7 to 60 days.
Disclaimer
Pricing and feature details verified against the official QR TIGER pricing page at the time of publication. Beaconstac figures are not listed here; see Beaconstac's current pricing.
Who QR Tiger Is For
Where QR Tiger Wins
QR Tiger has earned its market position by doing one thing exceptionally well: generating and managing dynamic QR codes at scale. If your primary need is anything other than restaurant menus (vCard QR codes for sales teams, marketing campaigns with multiple landing pages, multi-location wayfinding, asset tracking, event check-ins), QR Tiger's dynamic-QR engine is purpose-built for that.
QR Tiger's genuine strengths
- QR code customization depth. Frames, patterns, colors and logo embedding. More flexibility than menu-focused platforms.
- Dynamic QR with redirect rules. One QR code can route to different URLs based on time, location or language. Useful for global brands with regional content.
- Analytics depth. Heat maps, time-series scan analytics, location data, all bundled in.
- Bulk operations. CSV upload to generate hundreds of QR codes at once. Critical for franchises, events, asset management.
QR Tiger vs. Menu-First Alternatives in 2026
| Feature | QR Tiger | Menujo | Beaconstac | MenuTiger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing entry | $0 (Free); $7/mo (Regular) | $0 (Free plan, free forever) | See Beaconstac's pricing | $0 (free) |
| Dynamic QR codes | 3 on Free; 12 to 600 on paid plans | Static code, permanent menu URL | Not verified | 10 to 100 table QRs per store |
| Menu builder UI | PDF or image file upload | Full visual editor | Not verified | AI-assisted builder |
| Item photos | Not documented | Native, optimized | Not verified | Native |
| Multi-language | Not documented | One menu per language, no switcher | Not verified | Menu translation on all plans |
| Analytics | Heat maps + time-series | Menu views: device + country + time | Not verified | Native |
| Best for | QR-first multi-purpose | Restaurant menus | Marketing / events | Restaurants |
The Menu-First vs QR-First Question
The Real Question: What Is Your Primary Need?
If you opened this page searching for a QR Tiger alternative, you probably hit one of these limits:
Hit the dynamic-QR cap on the Regular plan
12 dynamic QRs is enough for a single restaurant location with a few menus. Lunch menu + dinner menu + drinks menu + happy hour QR = 4. Past 12 codes, the next step is Advanced ($16/mo, billed annually). At Menujo Pro ($7/mo), you have 10 menus from day one.
Hit the scan cap on the free plan
QR Tiger's free plan allows 500 scans per dynamic code. Restaurants with high foot traffic or QR-on-window-decal placements (passers-by who scan but don't enter) burn through that faster than expected. QR Tiger's paid plans have no scan limit. Menujo counts menu views rather than scans, and no Menujo plan caps them.
Need menu-specific features
QR Tiger's documented menu route is a file QR: its FAQ says to upload a PDF, JPEG, or PNG of your menu for a view-only QR menu. If you need dietary tags (vegan, halal, gluten-free), allergen disclosure, sold-out toggles, item photos, or a diner-side dietary filter, you're reaching for menu-platform features rather than a file. Menujo ships all of these on every plan. (Menujo is display-only: it does not take orders or connect to a POS.)
Want a readable menu URL
Some operators want an address they can read out over the phone or print on a flyer. Menujo menus live at a menujo.com address built from your restaurant name, and renaming a menu leaves a redirect from its old address (it covers up to five renames and lasts 400 days after the latest one). Hosting the menu on your own domain (restaurant-name.com/menu) is an Enterprise custom-contract item at Menujo, not part of Free, Pro or Business.
How to Migrate from QR Tiger to a Menu-First Platform
Audit your current setup
Log into QR Tiger and list every dynamic QR you've created. Export the URL each one points to (the menu page or external link). Note which QRs are essential vs experimental, since stale ones don't need migrating.
Sign up for the new platform
Create a free account on Menujo (or your chosen alternative). Menujo sign-in is passwordless: use Google, Apple, or an email magic link, ideally with an address your team can still reach later. The Free plan needs no credit card.
Rebuild your menu
Don't copy-paste your QR Tiger menu structure as-is: use this as an audit opportunity. Items that haven't sold in 6 months get pruned. Missing dietary tags get added. Mobile-blurry photos get re-uploaded from the original sources.
Generate the new QR code
Each Menujo menu gets a QR code you can download as PNG on every plan, or as SVG on Pro and above. Print sticker batches in your existing format (for example 4×4cm or 6×6cm).
Point old QR Tiger codes at the new menu (optional)
If you have inbound links pointing at QR Tiger menu URLs (Google reviews, food blogger writeups), update the links you control to your new menu URL, and while your QR Tiger subscription is still active, edit each dynamic QR's destination to point at the new menu so old stickers keep working during the switch.
Replace physical QR codes
The trickiest step. Replace QR stickers on tables, takeout bags, window decals, business cards. Plan a 2-week transition where both QRs work simultaneously, then phase out QR Tiger entirely. Compare QR Tiger's scan counts with Menujo's menu-view analytics during the transition to confirm migration is complete.
When QR Tiger Is the Right Choice
When QR Tiger Is Genuinely the Right Choice
This page is honest editorial: Menujo isn't the right answer for everyone. Stay on QR Tiger if:
- You manage 50+ dynamic QRs across multiple use cases (menus + vCards + asset tracking + marketing). The bulk operations and per-QR cost on QR Tiger Advanced and Premium become the rational choice at scale.
- You need redirect rules by time, location or language as a first-class feature. Menu-first platforms don't prioritize this; QR Tiger's engine handles it natively.
- QR analytics depth (heat maps, location data) is the deciding factor. Menu-first platforms typically only show device/country/time-of-day. QR Tiger goes deeper.
- You're running a multi-location franchise where the QR is the brand asset, not just access to the menu. QR Tiger's frame customization makes branded QRs a first-class concern.
For single-location and small-chain restaurants where the QR is the door, not the destination, a menu-first platform is the rational choice. The QR is solved; the menu experience is what diners care about.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is QR Tiger free?
Yes. QR Tiger has a free plan with no expiry: unlimited static QR codes plus 3 dynamic codes capped at 500 scans each, with basic scan analytics. Dynamic QRs are the kind you need on QR Tiger to change a printed code's destination; paid plans with more of them start at $7/mo Regular. Menu-first alternatives like Menujo offer free tiers that include unlimited menu updates behind a static QR.
Can I use QR Tiger for a restaurant menu?
Yes. QR Tiger's FAQ describes a view-only QR menu made by uploading a PDF, JPEG, or PNG of your menu. It works, but it is a file rather than a menu platform: item availability toggles and diner-side dietary filtering are the kind of features dedicated menu platforms handle. For restaurants where menu UX matters, a menu-first platform delivers more out of the box.
Does QR Tiger cap scans?
Only on the free plan, which allows 500 scans per dynamic code. QR Tiger states there is no scan limit for dynamic QR codes on any paid plan, so paid tiers are priced by the number of dynamic codes instead: 12 on Regular ($7/mo), 200 on Advanced ($16/mo, billed annually), 600 on Premium ($37/mo, billed annually).
Can I export my menu data from QR Tiger?
QR Tiger's FAQ does not describe a menu export. If your menu lives there as an uploaded PDF or image, you already have the source file; otherwise, transcribe your existing menu items and rebuild on the new platform. This is annoying but rarely a blocker, and it doubles as a chance to audit and clean up your menu.
What if I want both a QR platform AND a menu platform?
Some operators run two platforms: a menu platform (for the menu UX, photos, dietary tags and filters) and a QR platform (for the QR code generation, redirects, branded styling). Menu-first platforms generate basic QR codes; QR-first platforms host basic menus. Choose the one that solves your bigger problem first.
How is Menujo different from QR Tiger?
Menujo is menu-first: the product is the digital menu experience (item layout, photos, dietary and allergen tags, sold-out toggles, menu-view analytics). The QR code is the access mechanism, generated automatically per menu. QR Tiger is QR-first: the product is the QR code itself, with menu hosting added on. Both work; the right choice depends on whether menu UX or QR flexibility matters more for your operation.
Does QR Tiger have a free trial?
QR Tiger's terms mention a free trial, but its pricing page, FAQ and terms do not state a length. Its free plan has no expiry and includes 3 dynamic QRs, so you keep those without subscribing. Menujo has no trial: its Free plan is free forever and includes menu hosting, while themes, branding removal and a longer analytics window require a paid plan.
Can I use my own domain with QR Tiger?
QR Tiger's Advanced ($16/mo, billed annually) and Premium ($37/mo, billed annually) plans include using your own domain (white label). The Regular plan does not. Menujo menus live on menujo.com on the Free, Pro and Business plans; a custom domain is only available as part of an Enterprise custom contract.
