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QRcodly

Open source QR code generator and URL shortener hosted locally in Germany

  • Data: EU
  • GDPR-native
  • EU-owned
  • Self-hostable
  • Open source
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QRcodly is a free, open-source QR code platform and URL shortener built and hosted in Germany. It enables creation of unlimited static and dynamic QR codes with real-time analytics, custom branding, and full data privacy—all hosted locally on ISO 27001-certified German servers with no third-party data sharing.

QRcodly is a free, open-source QR code platform and URL shortener built and hosted in Germany. It enables creation of unlimited static and dynamic QR codes with real-time analytics, custom branding, and full data privacy—all hosted locally on ISO 27001-certified German servers with no third-party data sharing.

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Highlights

  • Unlimited free static and dynamic QR codes without watermarks or credit card required
  • Editable QR codes that remain scannable after printing with changeable destinations
  • Data hosted on ISO 27001-certified Hetzner servers in Germany with full GDPR compliance
  • Open source MIT-licensed codebase deployable on your own infrastructure
Data location
EU
Pricing
Freemium
EU-owned
Yes
Self-hostable
Yes

Good for

  • Marketing teams running print campaigns that need to update QR code destinations without reprinting materials
  • E-commerce and logistics businesses tracking product/shipment QR codes with real-time scan analytics and location data
  • Small businesses avoiding SaaS vendor lock-in by self-hosting the open-source platform on their infrastructure

A European alternative to