Compare with other libraries
| Capability | QRCodeSDKv0.0.1 | qrcodev1.5.4 | qrcode-generatorv2.0.4 | qr-code-stylingv1.9.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FoundationTypeScript story | yesNative TypeScript source and bundled declarations | partialCommunity types Install @types/qrcode separately | yesBundled types JavaScript package with declarations | yesNative TypeScript source and bundled declarations |
| Runtime model | yesSplit by runtime Neutral core, browser, Node.js, and CLI packages | yesAll in one Node.js API plus a browser build | yesRuntime-light ESM and CommonJS builds with no package dependencies | partialBrowser first Node.js needs supplied JSDOM or Canvas implementations |
| Framework components | yesFirst party React, Vue, Svelte, and Angular | noNone Call the library inside your component | noNone Build around its imperative API | partialExamples Examples, but no dedicated component packages |
| Direct matrix access | yesTyped matrix qrcode(payload).matrix() | yesCreate result QRCode.create() exposes module data | yesModule methods getModuleCount() and isDark() | noNo public API The renderer owns the generated matrix |
| OutputSVG | yesString Runtime-neutral and SSR-safe | yesString or file Browser and Node.js | yesString createSvgTag() | yesDOM and export SVG element plus Blob or Buffer export |
| Canvas | yesBrowser renderer Returns HTMLCanvasElement | yesBuilt in Browser canvas or supplied Node canvas | partialBring a context Draws into CanvasRenderingContext2D | yesPrimary output Canvas is the default render type |
| Server-side raster | yesPNG Buffer Dedicated Node.js renderer | yesPNG Data URL, file, or writable stream | partialGIF data URL No built-in PNG Buffer renderer | partialSeveral formats Needs supplied Canvas and JSDOM |
| Terminal and CLI | yesBoth Text renderer plus qrc CLI | yesBoth Terminal strings plus qrcode CLI | partialASCII only createASCII(), no packaged CLI | noNo Focused on visual browser output |
| Product fitVisual styling | yesStrong Module shapes, finder shapes, colors, and center images | partialBasic Colors, module size, width, and quiet zone | partialMinimal Module size and quiet-zone helpers | yesDeepest Shapes, gradients, logos, and SVG extensions |
| Typed payload helpers | yesBuilt in Email, phone, SMS, geo, and Wi-Fi | noNo Pass a prepared string or segment list | noNo Pass a prepared string | noNo Pass a prepared string |
| Extension point | yesCustom renderer Any matrix-to-output function | partialMatrix access Build on QRCode.create() | yesModule-level control Inspect modules or render into a 2D context | yesSVG extensions Modify SVG through a callback |