Looking for a QR Tiger alternative
that passes GDPR review?
QR Tiger: Popular freemium QR generator — minimal GDPR consideration.
Qrius stores everything in Stockholm, Sweden. We never log raw IP addresses. DPA included. Switch in 5 minutes.
QR Tiger transfers QR scan data to the United States
QR Tiger is headquartered in Philippines / US infrastructure and processes data on United States (Cloudflare CDN, US origin) infrastructure. Under the Schrems II ruling (CJEU C-311/18), transferring personal data from the EU to the US requires valid transfer mechanisms. Many EU DPOs flag this as a residual compliance risk, particularly for B2C applications.
QR Tiger does not offer a public Data Processing Agreement
GDPR Article 28 requires a signed DPA between a data controller (you) and any processor handling personal data on your behalf. Without a DPA, you cannot demonstrate GDPR compliance if audited. Qrius provides a full Article 28-compliant DPA on all paid plans — downloadable without a sales call.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Qrius.io | QR Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Data hosting | ✓Stockholm, Sweden (EU) | ✗United States (Cloudflare CDN, US origin) |
| IP address storage | ✓Never stored (HMAC-SHA256 hashed) | ✗Not publicly disclosed |
| Cookies on scan | ✓No cookies, no consent banner | ✗Yes — tracking cookies set |
| GDPR Article 28 DPA | ✓Yes — available on all paid plans | ✗Not publicly available |
| Schrems II risk | ✓None — all data in EU | ✗Yes — data transferred to US |
| Free plan | Yes — unlimited static + analytics trial | Yes — limited to 3 QR codes |
| Paid plan starting price | €9/month (Pro) | €7/month |
| Dynamic QR codes | Yes — update destination anytime | Yes |
| Scan analytics | Yes — country, device, browser, real-time | Yes |
| REST API | Yes — OpenAPI spec, all plans | Yes (may require paid plan) |
Why compliance teams choose Qrius over QR Tiger
Privacy by architecture
IP addresses are hashed with HMAC-SHA256 and a daily rotating salt immediately on scan. The original IP is discarded — it is physically impossible to reconstruct it. This is not a policy promise. It is a mathematical guarantee.
EU data sovereignty
All data is stored in Stockholm, Sweden. No US sub-processors for core data processing. No Standard Contractual Clauses required. No Schrems II supplementary measures needed. Clean.
DPA in 2 clicks
Download a full GDPR Article 28 DPA from qrius.io/dpa. No sales call, no enterprise procurement dance. Share it with your DPO today.
QR Tiger vs Qrius — frequently asked questions
Does QR Tiger have a Data Processing Agreement (DPA)?
As of 2025, QR Tiger does not publicly offer a GDPR Article 28-compliant Data Processing Agreement. This is a problem for EU businesses: any tool that processes personal data on your behalf (including scan analytics) legally requires a DPA. Without one, you cannot demonstrate GDPR compliance to your DPO or regulator.
Where does QR Tiger store scan data?
QR Tiger's privacy policy does not clearly specify the data residency of scan analytics. Their infrastructure appears to rely on US-based cloud providers. For EU companies processing scan data from European visitors, this creates potential Schrems II issues.
Is QR Tiger free?
QR Tiger has a free plan limited to 3 dynamic QR codes. Paid plans start at $7/month. Qrius offers a free plan with more generous limits and — critically — a transparent privacy architecture with documented GDPR compliance.
Why switch from QR Tiger to Qrius for European businesses?
Three reasons: (1) Qrius never stores raw IP addresses — we hash them with HMAC-SHA256 and a daily rotating salt. (2) All data stays in Stockholm, Sweden — no US transfers, no Schrems II risk. (3) A GDPR Article 28-compliant DPA is available on paid plans. QR Tiger offers none of these.
Switch from QR Tiger to Qrius today
Free plan. No credit card. GDPR-compliant from day one. DPA available on Pro and Business.
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