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QR-Guru

GDPR-native QR code and URL shortening platform built in Germany with zero US infrastructure.

  • Data: EU
  • GDPR-native
  • EU-owned
  • Self-hostable
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QR-Guru combines QR code generation and URL shortening in a single platform operated by XIOSYS UG in Berlin, with all infrastructure hosted in Germany via IONOS and Hetzner. The service emphasizes data minimization, GDPR compliance, and European data residency as core differentiators against US-based alternatives.

QR-Guru combines QR code generation and URL shortening in a single platform operated by XIOSYS UG in Berlin, with all infrastructure hosted in Germany via IONOS and Hetzner. The service emphasizes data minimization, GDPR compliance, and European data residency as core differentiators against US-based alternatives.

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Highlights

  • ✓German-hosted infrastructure with zero US data transfer
  • ✓Unified QR codes and URL shortening with single Data Processing Agreement
  • ✓Dynamic QR codes with changeable URLs post-deployment
  • ✓Argon2id password hashing and IP anonymization (no tracking cookies)
  • ✓Self-hosted QR-Guru Private option for strict data sovereignty requirements
Data location
EU
Pricing
Freemium
EU-owned
Yes
Self-hostable
Yes

Good for

  • Print marketing campaigns with dynamic URL updates for flyers and vehicle signage
  • Restaurant menu QR codes with live link changes and reservation tracking
  • Real estate property exposés with appointment scheduling and lead capture

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Frequently asked questions

Is QR-Guru EU-owned and GDPR-native?
QR-Guru — European-owned: Yes; GDPR-native: Yes; self-hostable: Yes; data stored in: EU.
How much does QR-Guru cost?
Pricing model: Freemium. Check QR-Guru's own site for current plans and numbers.
What are European alternatives to QR-Guru?
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