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QRcode.me alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best QRcode.me alternative for most people is QRCode Monkey (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of QR code generators. It's also the best free one.
QRcode.me compared with 5 alternatives: QRCode Monkey, QRFY, Hovercode, QRStuff and ME-QR.
QRcode.me has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14 per month, or $7.99 once per code. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
Price against what you get
QRcode.me starts at $14 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Hovercode and QRStuff.
QRFY scores higher without starting lower. QRCode Monkey and ME-QR start lower without scoring higher.
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.me
QRCode Monkey
Free static QR code maker with logos, colors and vector downloads
- QRCode Monkey is free.
- QRCode Monkey also lists a browser extension.
Suits: Anyone who needs a branded static code for print without signing up
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.me.
Suits: Businesses that need many dynamic codes without per-code limits
Hovercode
Dynamic QR codes and short links, with a free plan that never expires
- Hovercode starts at $12 per month, billed monthly (Pro).
- Hovercode also lists an iOS app and a browser extension.
- Hovercode also covers forms.
Suits: Individuals who need a few dynamic codes free with no ads on scan
QRStuff
QR code generator with free static codes and paid dynamic codes
- QRStuff starts at $100 per year (Lite Suite, $10 billed monthly).
- QRStuff also covers reports and digital business card.
Suits: People who only need a free static QR code with no sign-up
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 also covers templates.
Suits: Personal projects that can live with ads in front of the scan
Limits worth knowing in QRcode.me
- On free dynamic codes, scanners see a 5-second branding page after the third scan.
- A code made without an account is switched off after 7 days, per the comparison table.
- Codes not scanned for over a year are deactivated, with a reminder in advance.
- Statistics export, tracking pixels, custom domains and the API are not on the free plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to QRcode.me?
The alternatives to QRcode.me in this directory are QRCode Monkey, QRFY, Hovercode, QRStuff and ME-QR. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with QRcode.me.
Is there a free alternative to QRcode.me?
Yes. QRCode Monkey is free to use. Hovercode, QRStuff and ME-QR have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which QRcode.me alternatives work on iOS?
The QRcode.me listing does not include an iOS app. Hovercode lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.