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QRCode Monkey alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best QRCode Monkey alternative for most people is QRFY (2.6 GPA), third in our ranking of QR code generators. The best free one is ME-QR (2.4 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 10,000 dynamic."
QRCode Monkey compared with 5 alternatives: The QR Code Generator, QRFY, QR Code Generator PRO, ME-QR and QRCodeChimp.
QRCode Monkey is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| QRCode MonkeyThis tool | Free | Free | Web, Browser extension |
| The QR Code Generator | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| QRFY | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
| QR Code Generator PRO | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| ME-QR | Free plan · from $6.08/mo | Yes | Web |
| QRCodeChimp | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
QRCode Monkey has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
QRFY scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from QRCode Monkey
The QR Code Generator
Simple QR code maker from Uniqode, with a free and a low-cost plan
- The QR Code Generator starts at $5 per month, billed yearly (Flex).
Suits: Individuals who need a couple of free dynamic codes
QRFY
Unlimited dynamic QR codes on one plan, sold by term length
- QRFY starts at $19 per month, billed $228 a year (12 months).
- QRFY has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike QRCode Monkey.
- QRFY lists no browser extension, which QRCode Monkey has.
Suits: Businesses that need many dynamic codes without per-code limits
QR Code Generator PRO
Editable, trackable QR codes with hosted landing pages, from Bitly
- QR Code Generator PRO starts at $9.99 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
- QR Code Generator PRO lists no browser extension, which QRCode Monkey has.
Suits: Small businesses that need a handful of editable codes for print
ME-QR
Free dynamic QR codes paid for by ads, with ad-free paid plans
- ME-QR starts at $6.08 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly).
- ME-QR lists no browser extension, which QRCode Monkey has.
- ME-QR also covers templates.
Suits: Personal projects that can live with ads in front of the scan
QRCodeChimp
QR codes, digital business cards and forms with a free plan
- QRCodeChimp starts at $6.99 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly).
- QRCodeChimp lists no browser extension, which QRCode Monkey has.
- QRCodeChimp also covers forms and digital business card.
Suits: Small businesses that want codes and digital business cards in one account
Limits worth knowing in QRCode Monkey
- Codes are static only: no editing after printing and no scan statistics. The site sends those needs to QR Code Generator PRO.
- The API is sold through RapidAPI; its prices are not shown on QRCode Monkey's own pages.
- The site shows ads for QR Code Generator PRO and Bitly.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to QRCode Monkey?
The alternatives to QRCode Monkey in this directory are The QR Code Generator, QRFY, QR Code Generator PRO, ME-QR and QRCodeChimp. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with QRCode Monkey.
Is there a free alternative to QRCode Monkey?
Yes. The QR Code Generator, QR Code Generator PRO, ME-QR and QRCodeChimp have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 23, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.