From f5fd33a304bfb28e38c7972cd48b3ac4fde50453 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Timo Knuth Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:29:47 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] feat: add marketing resources, technical documentation, and email outreach templates for bulk QR code generation --- .../(main)/(marketing)/vs/beaconstac/page.tsx | 113 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 56 insertions(+), 57 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/app/(main)/(marketing)/vs/beaconstac/page.tsx b/src/app/(main)/(marketing)/vs/beaconstac/page.tsx index 3803dea..7423c48 100644 --- a/src/app/(main)/(marketing)/vs/beaconstac/page.tsx +++ b/src/app/(main)/(marketing)/vs/beaconstac/page.tsx @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ import { MarketingPageTracker, TrackedCtaLink } from '@/components/marketing/Mar export const metadata: Metadata = { title: { - absolute: 'QR Master vs Beaconstac (Uniqode) – Full Comparison 2025', + absolute: 'QR Master vs Beaconstac (Uniqode) - Full Comparison 2025', }, description: 'QR Master vs Beaconstac (now Uniqode): detailed comparison of pricing, GDPR compliance, analytics, bulk creation, and ease of use. Which is right for your team?', @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ export const metadata: Metadata = { canonical: 'https://www.qrmaster.net/vs/beaconstac', }, openGraph: { - title: 'QR Master vs Beaconstac (Uniqode) – Full Comparison 2025', + title: 'QR Master vs Beaconstac (Uniqode) - Full Comparison 2025', description: 'Pricing, privacy, analytics, and bulk creation compared. Which QR code platform is right for your team?', url: 'https://www.qrmaster.net/vs/beaconstac', @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ export const metadata: Metadata = { images: ['/og-image.png'], }, twitter: { - title: 'QR Master vs Beaconstac (Uniqode) – Full Comparison 2025', + title: 'QR Master vs Beaconstac (Uniqode) - Full Comparison 2025', description: 'Pricing, privacy, analytics, and bulk creation compared head-to-head.', }, @@ -44,15 +44,15 @@ const categories: Array<{ name: 'Pricing', qrMaster: { rating: 'strong', - summary: 'Starts free. Pro at €9/month, Business at €29/month.', + summary: 'Starts free. Pro at EUR 9/month, Business at EUR 29/month.', detail: - 'QR Master has a permanently free plan with 3 active dynamic QR codes and unlimited static codes. Pro (€9/month or €90/year) gives you 50 dynamic codes, full analytics, and custom branding. Business (€29/month or €290/year) adds 500 dynamic codes and bulk creation. No annual contract required on any plan — cancel anytime.', + 'QR Master has a permanently free plan with 3 active dynamic QR codes and unlimited static codes. Pro (EUR 9/month or EUR 90/year) gives you 50 dynamic codes, full analytics, and custom branding. Business (EUR 29/month or EUR 290/year) adds 500 dynamic codes and bulk creation. No annual contract required on any plan - cancel anytime.', }, beaconstac: { rating: 'weak', - summary: 'No free plan. Meaningful features start at $49–99/month.', + summary: 'No free plan. Meaningful features start at $49-99/month.', detail: - 'Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) starts at around $5/month but that tier is extremely limited in the number of codes and features. To get analytics, team management, and enough dynamic codes for a real use case, you need $49–99/month or higher. Enterprise pricing (SOC2, SSO, API) is custom-quoted above that.', + 'Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) starts at around $5/month but that tier is extremely limited in the number of codes and features. To get analytics, team management, and enough dynamic codes for a real use case, you need $49-99/month or higher. Enterprise pricing (SOC 2, SSO, API) is custom-quoted above that.', }, }, { @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ const categories: Array<{ rating: 'weak', summary: 'No free plan available.', detail: - 'Uniqode does not offer a free tier. All plans require a paid subscription from day one. Their entry plan at ~$5/month is so restricted in features and code volume that it is not practical for any real use case — effectively forcing users to a higher paid tier immediately.', + 'Uniqode does not offer a free tier. All plans require a paid subscription from day one. Their entry plan at ~$5/month is so restricted in features and code volume that it is not practical for any real use case - effectively forcing users to a higher paid tier immediately.', }, }, { @@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ const categories: Array<{ rating: 'strong', summary: 'Hashed IPs by default. No PII stored. Applies to all plans.', detail: - 'QR Master hashes IP addresses server-side with a salted hash before writing any scan data. The raw IP address is never stored. Analytics data includes device type, time, country-level location, and UTM parameters — all without personally identifiable information. This is the default behavior, not an optional setting, and applies from the free plan upward. The implementation is in the open codebase at src/lib/hash.ts.', + 'QR Master hashes IP addresses server-side with a salted hash before writing any scan data. The raw IP address is never stored. Analytics data includes device type, time, country-level location, and UTM parameters - all without personally identifiable information. This is the default behavior, not an optional setting, and applies from the free plan upward. The implementation is in the open codebase at src/lib/hash.ts.', }, beaconstac: { rating: 'mixed', @@ -91,20 +91,20 @@ const categories: Array<{ rating: 'strong', summary: 'Device, OS, location, time, UTM parameters. All plans.', detail: - 'Scan analytics are available on all plans including free. Basic scan tracking is included from the free tier. Pro (€9/month) adds advanced analytics — device type, OS, country-level location, scan timestamp, and UTM parameters — plus the full analytics dashboard with trends and code-level breakdowns.', + 'Scan analytics are available on all plans including free. Basic scan tracking is included from the free tier. Pro (EUR 9/month) adds advanced analytics - device type, OS, country-level location, scan timestamp, and UTM parameters - plus the full analytics dashboard with trends and code-level breakdowns.', }, beaconstac: { rating: 'strong', summary: 'Comprehensive analytics on paid plans. Strong dashboard.', detail: - 'Uniqode offers a well-designed analytics dashboard with scan counts, device breakdown, location data, and campaign-level reporting. For enterprise teams with multiple codes across many campaigns, the organizational features in their analytics are a genuine strength. Analytics unlock on paid tiers — the base $5 plan has very limited tracking.', + 'Uniqode offers a well-designed analytics dashboard with scan counts, device breakdown, location data, and campaign-level reporting. For enterprise teams with multiple codes across many campaigns, the organizational features in their analytics are a genuine strength. Analytics unlock on paid tiers - the base $5 plan has very limited tracking.', }, }, { name: 'Bulk QR Creation', qrMaster: { rating: 'strong', - summary: 'Up to 1,000 codes per CSV/Excel upload. Business plan (€29/month).', + summary: 'Up to 1,000 codes per CSV/Excel upload. Business plan (EUR 29/month).', detail: 'The Business plan includes CSV and Excel bulk upload for generating up to 1,000 unique QR codes in one batch. Each code in the batch can have a different destination URL, label, campaign name, and UTM parameters. The batch downloads as a ZIP of SVG and PNG files. This is designed for product packaging, event programs, direct mail campaigns, and retail displays.', }, @@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ const categories: Array<{ name: 'Ease of Use', qrMaster: { rating: 'strong', - summary: 'Simple, focused interface. Create, manage, track — no onboarding complexity.', + summary: 'Simple, focused interface. Create, manage, track - no onboarding complexity.', detail: 'QR Master is designed for the most common QR code workflows. Creating a dynamic code, setting a destination, styling it, and downloading it takes minutes. The dashboard organizes codes clearly and analytics are surfaced without additional configuration. There is no enterprise onboarding process, no sales cycle, and no setup calls required.', }, @@ -156,8 +156,8 @@ const ratingColors: Record = { }; const ratingLabels: Record = { - strong: '✓ Strong', - weak: '✗ Limited', + strong: 'Strong', + weak: 'Limited', mixed: '~ Mixed', }; @@ -165,32 +165,32 @@ const faqItems = [ { question: 'What is the main difference between QR Master and Beaconstac / Uniqode?', answer: - 'QR Master is built for SMBs and marketing teams that need reliable dynamic QR codes with analytics at an affordable price — free plan with 3 codes, Pro at €9/month. Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) is built for enterprises that need SOC2 certification, SSO/SAML integration, and deep API access, and prices accordingly ($49–99+/month for meaningful features, no free plan). Both platforms handle the core QR functionality well — the difference is in who they\'re priced for.', + 'QR Master is built for SMBs and marketing teams that need reliable dynamic QR codes with analytics at an affordable price - free plan with 3 codes, Pro at EUR 9/month. Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) is built for enterprises that need SOC 2 certification, SSO/SAML integration, and deep API access, and prices accordingly ($49-99+/month for meaningful features, no free plan). Both platforms handle the core QR functionality well - the difference is in who they\'re priced for.', }, { question: 'Is Beaconstac the same as Uniqode?', answer: - 'Yes. Beaconstac rebranded to Uniqode in 2023. The underlying platform, features, and pricing model are the same — only the name changed. If you are searching for "Beaconstac alternative" or "Uniqode alternative," you\'re looking at the same product.', + 'Yes. Beaconstac rebranded to Uniqode in 2023. The underlying platform, features, and pricing model are the same - only the name changed. If you are searching for "Beaconstac alternative" or "Uniqode alternative," you\'re looking at the same product.', }, { question: 'Does QR Master have GDPR-compliant analytics like Uniqode?', answer: - 'Yes, and QR Master handles GDPR compliance at the infrastructure level rather than requiring configuration. IP addresses are hashed server-side before any scan data is stored — the raw IP is never written. All analytics (device, location, time) are captured without PII. Uniqode achieves GDPR compliance through its DPA process and data residency options, which requires review and setup rather than being automatic.', + 'Yes, and QR Master handles GDPR compliance at the infrastructure level rather than requiring configuration. IP addresses are hashed server-side before any scan data is stored - the raw IP is never written. All analytics (device, location, time) are captured without PII. Uniqode achieves GDPR compliance through its DPA process and data residency options, which requires review and setup rather than being automatic.', }, { question: 'Which platform is better for bulk QR code creation?', answer: - 'QR Master Business (€29/month) includes CSV/Excel bulk upload for up to 1,000 unique codes per batch — at a fraction of the cost of unlocking equivalent bulk features in Uniqode. If bulk creation is your primary use case, QR Master is the more practical choice unless you also need Uniqode\'s enterprise compliance features.', + 'QR Master Business (EUR 29/month) includes CSV/Excel bulk upload for up to 1,000 unique codes per batch - at a fraction of the cost of unlocking equivalent bulk features in Uniqode. If bulk creation is your primary use case, QR Master is the more practical choice unless you also need Uniqode\'s enterprise compliance features.', }, { question: 'Does QR Master offer a free trial?', answer: - 'QR Master has a permanently free plan rather than a time-limited trial. The free plan includes 3 active dynamic QR codes and unlimited static codes — no credit card required, no expiration date. This is different from Uniqode, which has no free tier, and from some competitors that offer a 14-day trial that deactivates codes afterward.', + 'QR Master has a permanently free plan rather than a time-limited trial. The free plan includes 3 active dynamic QR codes and unlimited static codes - no credit card required, no expiration date. This is different from Uniqode, which has no free tier, and from some competitors that offer a 14-day trial that deactivates codes afterward.', }, { question: 'Can I migrate from Uniqode to QR Master?', answer: - 'Yes. Uniqode allows CSV export of your QR code data. You can use that export to re-create your dynamic codes in QR Master — bulk upload via the Business plan makes large migrations manageable. Static QR codes are permanently encoded and do not need to be migrated — they remain valid regardless of which platform generated them.', + 'Yes. Uniqode allows CSV export of your QR code data. You can use that export to re-create your dynamic codes in QR Master - bulk upload via the Business plan makes large migrations manageable. Static QR codes are permanently encoded and do not need to be migrated - they remain valid regardless of which platform generated them.', }, ]; @@ -226,21 +226,21 @@ const relatedLinks = [ href: '/dynamic-qr-code-generator', title: 'Dynamic QR Code Generator', description: - 'Create QR codes that update after printing — with analytics, custom branding, and dashboard management.', + 'Create QR codes that update after printing - with analytics, custom branding, and dashboard management.', ctaLabel: 'Create a dynamic QR code', }, { href: '/qr-code-analytics', title: 'QR Code Analytics', description: - 'Full scan analytics with device, location, and UTM data — GDPR-compliant by default.', + 'Full scan analytics with device, location, and UTM data - GDPR-compliant by default.', ctaLabel: 'Explore analytics', }, { href: '/pricing', title: 'QR Master Pricing', description: - 'Free for 3 dynamic codes. Pro at €9/month. Business at €29/month. No forced annual contracts.', + 'Free for 3 dynamic codes. Pro at EUR 9/month. Business at EUR 29/month. No forced annual contracts.', ctaLabel: 'See pricing', }, ]; @@ -282,24 +282,24 @@ export default function VsBeaconstacPage() {

QR Master

    -
  • ✓ Free plan with 3 active dynamic codes
    • -
  • ✓ Pro at €9/month — 50 codes + full analytics
    • -
  • ✓ Business at €29/month — 500 codes + bulk creation
    • -
  • ✓ GDPR-compliant by default (hashed IPs)
    • -
  • ✓ Simple onboarding — no sales process
    • -
  • ✗ No SOC2 certification
    • -
  • ✗ No SSO/SAML integration
    • +
  • Free plan with 3 active dynamic codes
    • +
  • Pro at EUR 9/month - 50 codes + full analytics
    • +
  • Business at EUR 29/month - 500 codes + bulk creation
    • +
  • GDPR-compliant by default (hashed IPs)
    • +
  • Simple onboarding - no sales process
    • +
  • No SOC 2 certification
    • +
  • No SSO/SAML integration

Uniqode (Beaconstac)

    -
  • ✗ No free plan — paid from day one
    • -
  • ✗ Meaningful features at $49–99+/month
    • -
  • ✓ Comprehensive enterprise analytics
    • -
  • ✓ SOC2 Type II certified
    • -
  • ✓ SSO/SAML for enterprise identity management
    • -
  • ✓ Deep API for custom integrations
    • +
  • No free plan - paid from day one
    • +
  • Meaningful features at $49-99+/month
    • +
  • Comprehensive enterprise analytics
    • +
  • SOC 2 Type II certified
    • +
  • SSO/SAML for enterprise identity management
    • +
  • Deep API for custom integrations
  • ~ GDPR requires DPA review and setup
@@ -371,7 +371,7 @@ export default function VsBeaconstacPage() { }, { label: 'You need bulk creation', - body: 'for product packaging, print campaigns, or events — up to 1,000 codes per batch at €29/month', + body: 'for product packaging, print campaigns, or events - up to 1,000 codes per batch at EUR 29/month', }, { label: 'You want a simple interface', @@ -379,7 +379,7 @@ export default function VsBeaconstacPage() { }, ].map((item) => (
  • - ✓ + + {item.label} {item.body} @@ -396,7 +396,7 @@ export default function VsBeaconstacPage() { {[ { label: 'You require SOC2 Type II', - body: 'and your procurement process mandates a certified vendor — Uniqode has this, QR Master does not', + body: 'and your procurement process mandates a certified vendor - Uniqode has this, QR Master does not', }, { label: 'You need SSO/SAML', @@ -412,7 +412,7 @@ export default function VsBeaconstacPage() { }, ].map((item) => (
  • - → + -> {item.label} {item.body} @@ -439,34 +439,34 @@ export default function VsBeaconstacPage() { {[ { - useCase: 'Testing (1–3 dynamic codes)', - beaconstac: 'No free plan — must pay from day 1', - qrMaster: 'Free forever — no credit card', + useCase: 'Testing (1-3 dynamic codes)', + beaconstac: 'No free plan - must pay from day 1', + qrMaster: 'Free forever - no credit card', }, { useCase: '50 dynamic codes + analytics + branding', - beaconstac: '$49–99/month', - qrMaster: '€9/month', + beaconstac: '$49-99/month', + qrMaster: 'EUR 9/month', }, { - useCase: 'Bulk creation (500–1,000 codes)', - beaconstac: 'Enterprise tier — custom pricing', - qrMaster: '€29/month (Business plan)', + useCase: 'Bulk creation (500-1,000 codes)', + beaconstac: 'Enterprise tier - custom pricing', + qrMaster: 'EUR 29/month (Business plan)', }, { useCase: 'GDPR-compliant analytics', beaconstac: 'Requires DPA review and setup', - qrMaster: 'Built in — all plans', + qrMaster: 'Built in - all plans', }, { useCase: 'SOC2 compliance', - beaconstac: '✓ Available (enterprise)', - qrMaster: '✗ Not available', + beaconstac: 'Available (enterprise)', + qrMaster: 'Not available', }, { useCase: 'SSO/SAML', - beaconstac: '✓ Enterprise plans', - qrMaster: '✗ Not available', + beaconstac: 'Enterprise plans', + qrMaster: 'Not available', }, ].map((row, i) => (
    @@ -482,7 +482,7 @@ export default function VsBeaconstacPage() { {/* FAQ */}
    - +
    @@ -508,7 +508,7 @@ export default function VsBeaconstacPage() { The SMB-friendly choice. Start free, upgrade when you need to.

    - 3 dynamic codes free forever. Pro at €9/month. Business at €29/month. + 3 dynamic codes free forever. Pro at EUR 9/month. Business at EUR 29/month. No enterprise invoice for features your team doesn't use.

    @@ -550,4 +550,3 @@ export default function VsBeaconstacPage() { ); } -