QR Code v/s Barcode: Can QR Codes Replace Barcodes in 2023?

You know what barcodes are. You’d have seen them on various product and courier packages. And you know that they store information. They've been used for inventory tracking and logistics for decades now.
00:00 - Introduction
00:31 - QR Code vs Barcode
02:50 - Why create QR Code over Barcode?
And you are quite familiar with QR codes too. You can easily spot them at the billing desks in supermarkets, on flyers, business cards, and even tent cards in restaurants. Just like barcodes, QR Codes also store information.
So you may wonder-what’s the difference between a barcode and a QR Code? Well, they're very different.
First, barcodes can store a limited amount of information. Traditional barcodes can’t hold more than 100 characters. On the other hand, QR Codes can hold up to 7,089 characters.
This allows QR Codes to store text and website URLs linked to online content including multimedia, which is not possible with barcodes
Second, barcodes store information such as alphabets and numbers horizontally from left to right. With an increase in information, the barcode’s length also increases. This is inconvenient if there is a printing space constraint
On the other hand, data is stored in the tiny squares called data modules in a QR Code. For a given size, a QR Code can store much more information compared to a barcode. This means QR Codes can be much smaller in size compared to a barcode
Third, barcodes cannot resist damage or wear and tear. Once damaged, a barcode becomes unscannable. This is especially a problem in cases such as inventory tracking where the environment is prone to damage
But that’s not the case with QR Codes. They have the property of error correction that makes them damage-resistant. That's right. QR Codes can stay perfectly scannable despite being damaged by up to 30%. Isn’t that amazing?
Finally, barcodes have unidirectional scannability. They can only be read from left to right. So you need to align the scanner with the length of the barcode. But QR Codes are 360 degrees scannable. Hold them in any direction in front of a smartphone and they still scan well
In fact, QR Codes are known for their faster scanning abilities. They come live within 2 seconds of holding them in front of a smartphone.
Now you know how QR Codes are different from barcodes. Though both of them store data, QR Codes are way ahead of the traditional barcodes. That’s why they’re now being used for many promotional and operational use cases.
In case, you’re planning to use QR Codes for one of your use cases, here are some additional benefits that you must know:
QR Codes can be edited even after creating them. These are called Dynamic QR Codes and are the preferred choice among marketers
Dynamic QR Codes also allow you to monitor their scanning activity
You can design your QR Codes by adding colors and logo or even a background image to attract more scans
With QR Codes, you can even build mobile-optimized web pages without having a website
In case you’re looking forward to creating a QR Code, you can try Scanova for free. Log on to scanova-dot-io. The link is in the description.
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[@andrewnelson3714]

So basically qr codes kick bar codes ass

[@benluu1007]

😂

[@pascal8045]

Yes, but there are other more useful codes for industry. Datamatrix and Aztec Codes.
QR Codes are pretty common for the public, they know one of they see one. Also unlike the other codes it can be used to create links or other features like contact information, WiFi login and so on.
Aztec Codes (btw better error correction and the border can be in any color) seems to be used when the public has codes the industry. Like online train tickets in Germany.
Datamatrix codes are the type of codes that could replace barcodes, because they are easier to read and can be much smaller than QR Codes. The color brightness only needs to be 20% different instead of 40% QR codes. For that reason they are often printed on motherboards (they are dark green, if you don't know).
So QR codes are the codes you should be using if you gonna do something with these codes but there are other and better options to replace barcodes

[@pascal8045]

I told that QR codes are the way but don't get fooled, if you create one. There are tools you can use to create them for free so don't pay for it. On many sides you can find something called dynamic QR codes. Yes, they have it's benefits but they are not necessary if you are using them for non commercial uses