WHY USE QR CODE API
APITier's QR code API provide a simple and convenient way for developers to build applications that can generate or read QR codes. With a QR code API, you don't need to worry about implementing the complex algorithms and logic required to create or interpret QR codes, as the API handles this for you.
Using a QR code API can save you a significant amount of time and effort compared to building your own QR code generation or reading functionality from scratch. With a QR code API, you can quickly and easily add QR code functionality to your application without having to invest time and resources in developing it yourself.
QR code APIs are designed to be compatible with a wide range of devices and platforms, making it easy to build applications that can work on a variety of devices. This can be especially useful if you want to build an application that can read QR codes on multiple platforms, such as iOS and Android.
APITier's QR code API offer a range of customization options, allowing you to tailor the appearance and behavior of the QR codes generated by the API to your specific needs. This can be useful if you want to create QR codes that match your branding, logos or that have certain features or functionality.
Generates QR Code in different image formats such as png, svg, jpg. Easily embed the QR Code image in a software application and webpage
Using a QR code API can be a cost-effective solution for adding QR code functionality to your application. ApiTier's QR code API offer free trial & low-cost pay-as-you-go plans, and you can choose the plan that best meets your needs and budget.
HOW TO START?
Register Free (without providing Card Details) with an email and password.
Free SignUpTest & Integrate Simple, self-explanatory API's. Make use of the Free Code examples.
When you are ready to go live, purchase Pay As You Go API plans with a year validity.
Simple, transparent pricing
1 credit = $0.001 — one shared balance across all your APIs and AI Agents. No per-product plans. No surprises.
Monthly
Annual
Free
Free
1,000 credits / month
All APIs & AI Agents
1,000 credits / month
Developer portal
Full API documentation
Community support
Starter
$9
/ month
15,000 credits / month
All APIs & AI Agents
15,000 credits / month
Developer portal
Full API documentation
Email support
Growth
$29
/ month
50,000 credits / month
All APIs & AI Agents
50,000 credits / month
Advanced security controls
SLA agreement
Priority email support
Professional
$79
/ month
150,000 credits / month
All APIs & AI Agents
150,000 credits / month
Advanced security controls
SLA agreement
Dedicated support
Priority processing queue
Business
$199
/ month
450,000 credits / month
All APIs & AI Agents
450,000 credits / month
Advanced security controls
Enhanced SLA
Dedicated support
Custom integration support
Bespoke development options
All plans include access to every API and AI Agent. Credits are shared across products — no per-API quotas. Unused credits on paid plans do not roll over. UK PostCode API has its own separate pricing — see below.
What counts as 1 credit?
Each API call or Agent invocation deducts from your shared credit balance.
| API / Agent | Credits per call |
|---|---|
| Email Validation | 2 credits |
| Phone Validation | 1 credit |
| VAT Number Validation | 1 credit |
| India Pincode Lookup | 1 credit |
| QR Code Generation | 2 credits |
| Barcode Generation | 2 credits |
| Data Format Conversion | 2 credits |
| Web Screenshot (Conversion) | 3 credits |
| Checkout Signals | 5 credits |
| Address Agent — Validate | 40 credits |
| Address Agent — Enrich | 55 credits |
| Business Verify Agent | 50 credits |
| Lead Agent — Validate | 60 credits |
| Director Search Agent | 60 credits |
| KYC Agent — Onboard | 150 credits |
| Company Lookup | 5 credits |
| PSC Lookup | 5 credits |
Example: Growth plan ($29/mo)
50,000 credits / month gets you:
Email validations
25,000
QR code generations
25,000
Web screenshots
16,666
Address Agent calls
1,250
Lead Agent queries
833
Business Verify calls
1,000
Mix and match — your credits work across all APIs and Agents.
A QR code (short for Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode that can be scanned with a smartphone or QR code reader to access information. The information encoded in a QR code can be text, a website URL, or other data.
QR codes are often used for marketing and advertising, as they allow businesses to easily share information with customers. They are also used for a variety of other purposes, such as event ticketing, payments, and tracking inventory.
To read a QR code, you will need a smartphone or a QR code reader. Most modern smartphones have a built-in QR code reader in their camera app, which allows you to scan the code by simply pointing your phone at it.
If your phone doesn't have a built-in QR code reader, you can download a QR code reader app from the App Store or Google Play Store. Once you have a QR code reader app installed on your phone, simply open the app and point your phone's camera at the QR code to scan it.
In general, QR codes are just an information, safe to use as long as you take some basic precautions.
A QR code API, or application programming interface, is a set of rules and protocols that allows developers to build applications that can generate or read QR codes. QR code APIs usually provide a set of programming instructions that define the various operations that can be performed with QR codes, such as generating a QR code for a specific piece of information or scanning a QR code to retrieve the information it encodes.