# Unitag vs ZXing

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Unitag

| Attribute | Unitag | ZXing |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 58.3 (54% (medium)) | 45 (33% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 4 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 18,836 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 34,156 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A subscription-based platform enabling enterprises to create, manage, and analyze dynamic QR codes across multiple brands with integrated analytics, white-label options, and GS1 compliance. Includes digital business cards, real-time scan tracking, and EU-hosted infrastructure. It is indexed under QR Code Tools.","source":"https://www.unitag.io/fr/pricing","question":"What is Unitag?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Unitag is a paid product; published pricing starts at €12 per month. It is sold across 3 plans (Diamond, GS1 & API and White Label & Reseller). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.unitag.io/fr/pricing","question":"How much does Unitag cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Unitag. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.unitag.io/fr/pricing","question":"What platforms does Unitag support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Unitag, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.unitag.io/fr/pricing","question":"Can Unitag be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Unitag, including iOS Wallet, Google Wallet, CRM and SDK. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.unitag.io/fr/pricing","question":"What does Unitag integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Unitag. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Unitag not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.unitag.io/fr/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Unitag have?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"ZXing is a community-maintained library for reading and creating various barcode types. Originally written in Java, it's available across Android, iOS, and other platforms through community-developed ports. It is indexed under QR Code Tools.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What is ZXing?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ZXing is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Is ZXing free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ZXing supports iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does ZXing support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. ZXing can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Can ZXing be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. ZXing is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing","question":"Is ZXing open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Unitag is a cloud-based tool for enterprise teams to generate, customize, and monitor dynamic QR codes across marketing campaigns, packaging, and product identification. It provides real-time scan analytics, custom branding support, GS1 Digital Link integration, and operates on EU infrastructure with GDPR compliance. | An open-source project that provides tools for decoding and creating barcode images in various formats, available for Java, Android, iOS, and other platforms through language bindings and ports. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"tiered_by_dynamic_code_limit","dynamic_url_routing_post_print":true,"white_label_custom_domain_masking":true,"custom_branded_designs_logos_colors":true,"vcard_digital_business_card_generation":true}` | - |
| integrations.count | 3 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"iOS Wallet"},{"name":"Google Wallet"},{"name":"CRM"},{"name":"SDK"},{"name":"ChatGPT","native":true},{"name":"Claude","native":true},{"name":"Gemini","native":true}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | Java |
| license.spdx | - | Apache-2.0 |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Silver/Gold/Platinum/Diamond","summary":"From €19/month","features":["Unlimited QR codes","Unlimited scans","Editable dynamic QR codes post-print","Integrated scan analytics","EU-hosted infrastructure"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":19,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Dynamic QR code subscriptions with campaigns, analytics, and digital business cards","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"GS1 & API","summary":"From €12/month for 100 GTINs","features":["GS1-compliant resolver","Serialized QR codes by GTIN","Scan analytics","REST API access"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"GS1-compliant barcodes with Digital Link resolver and programmatic API access","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"gtins":"100+"}},{"free":false,"name":"Diamond","summary":"€4,870/year with 5 users included","features":["Unlimited GTINs","Sub-organizations","99.98% uptime SLA","Dedicated contact"],"minSeats":5,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":4870,"period":"year","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Enterprise plan with unlimited GTINs and sub-organizations","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"White Label & Resale","summary":"Custom commercial terms","description":"Custom licensing for software editors, label converters, printers, and agencies","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From €19/month for subscriptions. From €12/month for GS1 & API. 14-day free trial.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.unitag.io/fr/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-28T13:45:25.370Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-13T20:04:30.635Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":12,"currency":"EUR"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 184 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/zxing-3.5.4","date":"2025-11-11T21:17:19Z","type":"stable","version":"zxing-3.5.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/zxing-3.5.3","date":"2024-01-31T00:46:09Z","type":"stable","version":"zxing-3.5.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/zxing-3.5.2","date":"2023-07-30T13:17:24Z","type":"stable","version":"zxing-3.5.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/zxing-3.5.1","date":"2022-11-02T03:09:54Z","type":"stable","version":"zxing-3.5.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/zxing-3.5.0","date":"2022-05-01T16:36:05Z","type":"stable","version":"zxing-3.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/zxing-3.4.1","date":"2020-09-30T01:07:56Z","type":"stable","version":"zxing-3.4.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/zxing-3.4.0","date":"2019-05-18T03:44:20Z","type":"stable","version":"zxing-3.4.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/BS-4.7.8","date":"2018-09-11T14:03:09Z","type":"stable","version":"BS-4.7.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/zxing-3.3.3","date":"2018-05-29T15:28:12Z","type":"stable","version":"zxing-3.3.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/zxing-3.3.2","date":"2018-01-31T04:15:06Z","type":"stable","version":"zxing-3.3.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/zxing-3.3.1","date":"2017-10-25T17:36:09Z","type":"stable","version":"zxing-3.3.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/BS-4.7.7","date":"2017-10-25T18:30:12Z","type":"stable","version":"BS-4.7.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/zxing-3.3.0","date":"2016-09-16T14:34:31Z","type":"stable","version":"zxing-3.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/BS-4.7.6","date":"2016-09-16T14:13:09Z","type":"stable","version":"BS-4.7.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/BS-4.7.5","date":"2015-11-08T14:20:19Z","type":"stable","version":"BS-4.7.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/BS-4.7.4","date":"2015-10-27T11:07:52Z","type":"stable","version":"BS-4.7.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/zxing-3.2.1","date":"2015-08-19T12:49:41Z","type":"stable","version":"zxing-3.2.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/zxing-3.2.0","date":"2015-02-15T13:03:49Z","type":"stable","version":"zxing-3.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/BS-4.7.3","date":"2015-02-15T13:06:21Z","type":"stable","version":"BS-4.7.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/zxing/zxing/releases/tag/zxing-3.1.0","date":"2014-05-22T15:36:28Z","type":"stable","version":"zxing-3.1.0"}]` |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.98 | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | - | 6.1 |
| security.trust_center | - | https://github.com/security |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=maven&package_name=com.google.zxing%3Acore&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (QR Code Tools)

| Capability | Unitag | ZXing |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Dynamic URL routing post print | ✓ | - |
| Custom branded designs logos colors | ✓ | - |
| Device os conditional routing app stores | - | - |
| Vcard digital business card generation | ✓ | - |
| White label custom domain masking | ✓ | - |
| Gps location and scan time analytics | - | - |
| Google analytics utm auto generation | - | - |
| Bulk CSV generation engine | - | - |
| Zapier webhook scan triggers | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Tiered by dynamic code limit | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:42:16.772Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*