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OCR.Space vs QR code Generator

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIOCR.SpaceDEAD0QR code GeneratorDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OCR.Space vs QR code Generator: common questions

Which is more reliable, OCR.Space or QR code Generator?

Both are neck-and-neck — OCR.Space and QR code Generator each measure 0.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Do OCR.Space and QR code Generator need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — OCR.Space uses an API key and QR code Generator uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call OCR.Space and QR code Generator from the browser?

Yes — both OCR.Space and QR code Generator send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are OCR.Space and QR code Generator free for commercial use?

OCR.Space has unclear commercial terms, and QR code Generator has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.