| What it does | Dynamic QR codes you can edit after printing, with real-time scan analytics
| Your second brain on your desktop
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| Based in | US
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| Pricing model | Freemium
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| Pricing | Free: 3 dynamic QR codes, unlimited static codes, 500 tracked scans per month, 30-day analytics history. Pro: $7/month (billed at $84/year), unlimited dynamic codes and scans, 1-year analytics history, all 31 QR types, vector SVG and PDF exports. Business: $23/month (billed at $276/year), everything
| Free for the desktop app. Barside Plus: US$20 a month or US$200 a year. Paid Spaces: creators set their own pricing through Stripe, with Barside taking 8% (5% for Plus subscribers).
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| Key features | - 31 QR code types including URLs, vCards, WiFi, menus, PDFs, and WhatsApp
- Edit QR code destinations after printing without reprints
- Real-time scan analytics by location, device, and time
- Custom branding with logos, colors, and frame styles
- Print-ready exports in SVG, PDF, and PNG formats
- Hosted landing pages and forms at scan point
- Team management with roles and permissions
- REST API and webhooks for integrations
- Retargeting pixels for Facebook, Google, and TikTok
- Bulk QR code generation from CSV files
| - Notes with rich formatting including headings, checklists, tables, code and links
- Integrated drawing and diagramming with Excalidraw editor
- Screen recording that saves directly into notes
- Video transcription with timestamps
- AI-powered search across all notes and content
- Built-in password manager with auto-fill
- Video meetings for up to 6 people
- Cloud backup with up to 90 days of history for Plus subscribers
- Team Spaces with chat, polls and shared notes
- AI agents that run on schedule with approval workflow
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| What makes it different | - Dynamic codes never deactivate or expire like competitor services do
- Unlimited scans on all paid plans with zero overage fees
- 3 dynamic QR codes permanently free forever
- Instant URL updates take effect immediately worldwide
- Transparent pricing and built for businesses of every size
| - Completely free for core features with local-first architecture requiring no account
- Replaces 10+ subscription apps in one unified desktop application
- AI agents with approval workflow for safe automation
- Integrated screen recording and transcription without external tools
- Supports multiple operating systems with native desktop integration
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| Open source | Not given
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| Public API | Not given
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| Community votes | 0 | 0 |
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| DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs) | 6 ● no change since last check | 15 ▲ +4 (up) since last check |
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| Trust Flow (Majestic) | 6 | 14 |
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| Citation Flow (Majestic) | 16 | 23 |
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| Referring domains (Majestic) | 2 | 12 |
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