Beaconstac Alternative: What to Know After the Uniqode Rebrand (2026)

First, a practical note: Beaconstac is now Uniqode. The parent company (originally MobStac, founded in Bangalore in 2012) rebranded on January 10, 2024 (PR Newswire). beaconstac.com now redirects to uniqode.com. Existing Beaconstac QR codes keep working — you're just paying Uniqode now.

This page is for two kinds of reader: former Beaconstac customers surprised by post-rebrand pricing changes, and prospects who read about Beaconstac in older articles and want to know what's current.

What changed in the rebrand

Branding and pricing tier names changed. The underlying platform didn't.

Per Uniqode's announcement: "All existing Beaconstac QR codes continue to work without any interruption" (Uniqode blog). Same team, same infrastructure, same feature set. Account migrations happened automatically; Beaconstac logins redirect to Uniqode logins.

Some existing customers report less-clean transitions:

• Plan tier names were replaced (Lite → Essential, Pro → Core, Plus → Plus, Business → Business+)
• Features were re-slotted between tiers, in several cases moving benefits customers had paid for into higher-priced plans
• Annual renewal prices increased, with one Trustpilot reviewer reporting their cost went from $180/year to nearly $550/year without notice
• A recurring complaint: "lifetime analytics" benefits that came with older Beaconstac plans were not honored under Uniqode

These reports are concentrated in Trustpilot reviews filed between early 2024 and 2026. Uniqode's aggregate Trustpilot rating is 3.8/5 across 19 reviews as of April 2026.

What didn't change: cancellation behavior

The cancellation policy has been consistent before and after the rebrand. Uniqode's help docs state it directly:

"Your dynamic QR Codes will only expire if your Uniqode account is canceled." (source)

Every dynamic code — restaurant menu, business card, signage, packaging — stops resolving when the subscription ends. Scans hit an error page.

For a company originally built on printed marketing integrations and NFC tags, this has real consequences when materials are already in circulation.

QR Code Maker's approach

The fair cancellation policy at QR Code Maker avoids that scenario. Three guarantees:

1. Static codes work forever. The URL or WiFi credentials live in the pattern. No server dependency, no subscription. True for any real static code regardless of generator.
2. The oldest active dynamic code stays on the free plan after downgrade or full cancellation.
3. Codes beyond the free-tier limit retain their last destination in view-only mode. Scans still resolve; you just can't edit without resubscribing.

Pricing comparison

Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) as of April 2026

Monthly billing is not offered on the public pricing page. The 14-day trial typically requires a credit card. Refunds are only granted within 30 days of first payment (Uniqode refund policy).

Tier jumps are steep: Essential to Core is a 5.4× increase. If you outgrow 50 dynamic codes, the next tier is $49/month billed annually.

QR Code Maker

What Uniqode does well

Uniqode has real strengths worth naming:

• Enterprise compliance posture: SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001:2022, SAML SSO on higher tiers
• NFC hardware: Uniqode sells physical NFC tags alongside QR codes — a direct line from their Beaconstac origin
• Integration breadth: 400+ native integrations including Salesforce, HubSpot, Workato, Entra ID
• Digital business card product: Uniqode Cards is a dedicated SKU for org-wide vCard programs
• Fortune 500 customer references: Marriott, Hilton, Nestlé, Toyota, Deloitte Digital

If any of those are real requirements, Uniqode is the better fit. We don't sell NFC tags, we don't have a Uniqode Cards equivalent, and our SOC 2 story is "runs on SOC 2 Type II infrastructure (Vercel, Supabase, Stripe)" rather than our own published report.

When QR Code Maker is the better choice

• You were a Beaconstac customer frustrated by post-rebrand pricing changes
• You don't need NFC hardware or Uniqode Cards
• You're a small business, creator, or mid-market company — not Fortune 500 enterprise
• You want monthly billing without a 12-month commitment
• You want the cancellation policy in plain language before you sign up, not after

Migration: Moving from Beaconstac/Uniqode to QR Code Maker

1. Export your static QR code images from Uniqode (SVG/PNG). Static codes work independently of any platform — once exported, they're yours forever.
2. For dynamic codes in active circulation, recreate them in QR Code Maker. The short URL will change, so existing printed Beaconstac/Uniqode codes continue working only as long as the Uniqode subscription remains active.
3. Plan cutovers around campaign cycles. If codes are on long-lifespan materials (signage, packaging), prefer static codes going forward. Dynamic codes require an ongoing subscription with whichever provider hosts them — including us — so the safest long-life codes are always static.

FAQ

Is Beaconstac still a separate platform?

No. Beaconstac rebranded to Uniqode on January 10, 2024. beaconstac.com redirects to uniqode.com. The product team, infrastructure, and feature set are now Uniqode.

Do my existing Beaconstac QR codes still work?

Yes, as long as your Uniqode subscription is active. Per Uniqode's announcement, existing Beaconstac codes continued to function through the rebrand without interruption.

What happens to Beaconstac/Uniqode dynamic codes when I cancel?

Per Uniqode's documentation, dynamic QR codes stop resolving when the account is canceled. Static codes continue to work because the data is encoded in the pattern, but the platform's core product is dynamic codes.

Why did my Beaconstac bill increase after the rebrand?

Per published Trustpilot reviews, some Beaconstac customers saw annual renewal prices increase and features re-slotted into higher tiers post-rebrand. Uniqode's current pricing structure is the best source for what tiers exist today; compare your old Beaconstac plan against the current Uniqode tier to understand the change.

Is QR Code Maker SOC 2 certified?

Our infrastructure is SOC 2 Type II certified (Vercel, Supabase, Stripe). We don't publish our own SOC 2 report. If SOC 2 attestation is a hard requirement, Uniqode has the more direct answer.

Can I use my exported Beaconstac static QR codes without any platform?

Yes. Static QR codes encode the destination directly in the pattern. Once you have the image file, no server is required. This is one of the reasons static codes are the safer choice for anything printed once and expected to last.

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Want a QR platform without annual lock-in or cancellation-triggered expiration? Start a 14-day Pro trial — no credit card required — or read our fair cancellation policy first. For the full Uniqode comparison, see our Uniqode alternative page.