goQR.me vs QRCode Monkey (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, we pick QRCode Monkey: it is second in our ranking of QR code generators, and they share a 3.0 GPA.
Checked Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
They get the same grade on all five counts.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
goQR.me
Free QR code generator and API, with a paid editable-code service
QRCode Monkey
Free static QR code maker with logos, colors and vector downloads
Which one is for you
Pick goQR.me if
- Fits if you want a static code and never need to change it
- Works for developers who want a free QR image API
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you need to change a printed code, as the free codes are static
- Pricey if you want dynamic codes: QR-Server Starter allows only 1, for €60 net a year
- Watch out: QR-Server prices are net of tax in euros, on 3 or 12 month contracts
- Watch out: custom short domains and bulk import are only on the Agency plan, €588 a year
Pick QRCode Monkey if
- Fits if you need a code for print that never expires and has no subscription behind it
- Works for designers who want a styled code as an SVG, PDF or EPS file
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you might need to change where a code points after it's printed, as every code is static
- Not for you if you want scan counts, because there's no tracking at all
- Watch out: the API is sold through RapidAPI, and its price isn't shown on QRCode Monkey's own pages
- Watch out: the site shows ads for QR Code Generator PRO and Bitly, and PDF and EPS files drop color gradients
How we grade them
| 3.0GPAgoQR.meVery good | 3.0GPAQRCode MonkeyVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AThe generator and the API are free, with no request limit stated. The paid QR-Server Starter is €60 net a year, about €5 a month, with Professional at €210. | AEvery code type, logo, color setting and vector download is free with no sign-up, commercial use included, where paid plans in this category start at $6.08 to $12 a month. No price buys editing or tracking here, though. |
| Free plan and trial | AFree outright for static codes, with commercial use allowed. No cap is stated for the API. | AFree outright: no account, no scan limit, and the codes never expire. The catch is that every code is static, so what you print is what you're stuck with. |
| Features | CStatic codes in PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, EPS and PDF with colour and error-correction options. Editable codes and scan statistics need a QR-Server plan. | CIt does the static job fully: links, contacts, Wi-Fi, events and more, with logos, gradients, shapes and PNG, SVG, PDF or EPS files. It's a smaller job, though, and the listing names the gap: no editing after printing and no scan statistics. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record. A web tool with nothing to set up: type, pick a format, download. | BNo rating on record, but there's nothing to set up: no account, just paste a link, pick colors and download the file. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, plus an API for developers. No integrations are listed. | CA website and a Chrome extension, so the browser only, with no apps or integrations. The API is sold separately through RapidAPI. |
| Best for | free static QR codes and a free API | free static codes with a logo |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: goQR.me and QRCode Monkey. How we grade
Price against what you get
goQR.me starts at about $5.59 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. QRCode Monkey has no paid plan and scores 2.3.
They score the same, and QRCode Monkey starts $5.59 a month lower. Of the other QR code generators on the chart, 1 scores higher than goQR.me for less, and none scores higher than QRCode Monkey for less.
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
Where they differ
- goQR.me also covers reports.
At a glance
| goQR.me | QRCode Monkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Starts at | €60 net per year (QR-Server Starter) | Free |
| Free plan | The goQR.me generator and the QR code API are free, with commercial use allowed and no request limit stated for the API. | Every code is free with no sign-up, including for commercial use. Codes are static, never expire and have no scan limit, but cannot be edited or tracked. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of QR-Server | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | Foundata GmbH | QRCode Monkey GmbH |
| Price read from | manage.qrserver.com | qrcode-monkey.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 |
Worth knowing
goQR.me
- The free generator makes static codes only; changing a code's target after printing needs a QR-Server plan.
- QR-Server prices are in euros and shown net of tax, and contracts run three or twelve months.
- Starter allows 1 dynamic code; custom short domains and bulk import are limited to the Agency plan.
- The free site shows an ad for a print-on-demand shop beside the code.
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.
Key features
goQR.me
- Free static QR codes
- Codes for URLs, text, phone numbers, SMS, email, vCard contacts, locations, calendar events and WiFi logins are generated in the browser and can be downloaded without signing up.
- Print formats
- Downloads come as PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, EPS or PDF, with a choice of size, border, colors and error-correction level.
- QR code API
- A web API at api.qrserver.com creates and reads QR codes; the documentation says there is no request limit, though abusive requests can be rejected.
- Dynamic codes on QR-Server
- The paid QR-Server service lets you change a code's target URL after printing and sends one code to different app stores by operating system.
- Scan statistics
- QR-Server plans report scans over time, browser and operating system, visitor location, time of day and day of week.
QRCode Monkey
- Many code types
- Codes for URLs, text, email, phone, SMS, vCard and MeCard contacts, locations, Wi-Fi, events, social profiles and crypto payment addresses.
- Logos and custom design
- Upload a logo up to 2 MB or pick one from a gallery, set colors and gradients, and change the body, eye frame and eye ball shapes. Templates are a starting point.
- Print-quality downloads
- Set the pixel size for print-quality PNG files, or download SVG, PDF and EPS vectors. PDF and EPS do not support color gradients.
- No expiry or scan limit
- Codes are static, so they keep working with no scan cap. The site says it does not save the data you enter and caches images for 24 hours.
- QR code API
- An official API creates custom-designed codes as PNG, SVG, PDF or EPS, for making thousands of codes inside your own system. It is sold through RapidAPI.
Plans
goQR.me
goQR.me generator and API$0
Static QR codes with PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, EPS and PDF download, color and error-correction options, and a web API. Ads shown on the site.
QR-Server Starter€60
net per year (€23.70 net billed quarterly)
1 dynamic QR code, unlimited static codes and scans, scan statistics, 1 team member and email support.
QR-Server Professional€210
net per year (€57 net billed quarterly)
50 dynamic codes, 3 team members and API access, with the same statistics as Starter.
QR-Server Agency€588
net per year (€165 net billed quarterly)
Unlimited dynamic codes, 10 team members, bulk CSV import, 3 custom short-URL domains, white-label scan pages and phone support.
QRCode Monkey
Free$0
All code types, logos, colors and designs, with PNG, SVG, PDF and EPS downloads.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, goQR.me or QRCode Monkey?
As of Nov 12, 2026, QRCode Monkey is cheaper to start with: it is free, against about $5.59 a month for goQR.me. goQR.me starts at €60 net per year (QR-Server Starter), and QRCode Monkey is free.
Which has a free plan, goQR.me or QRCode Monkey?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both goQR.me and QRCode Monkey have a free plan.
Which platforms do goQR.me and QRCode Monkey run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only QRCode Monkey lists a browser extension. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.