QRCode Monkey vs Qrlab (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 it grades higher too, 3.0 against 2.2.
Checked Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
QRCode Monkey grades higher on value for money, the free plan and ease of use. They get the same grade on features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
QRCode Monkey
Free static QR code maker with logos, colors and vector downloads
Free
Which one is for you
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
Pick Qrlab if
- Fits if you only need static codes
- Works for someone who also wants NFC tags
Look elsewhere if
- Watch out: dynamic plan prices are not on public pages
- Tight if you want editing or tracking, as that needs the dynamic plan
- Watch out: many menu items on its pages are marked Coming soon
- Skip it if you want apps or integrations, as none are listed
How we grade them
| 3.0GPAQRCode MonkeyVery good | 2.2GPAQrlabFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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. | CDynamic plan prices are inside the account and not published, so it sits at the ordinary grade. |
| Free plan and trial | 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. | BAll static codes are free with unlimited codes and downloads in a free account. |
| Features | 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. | CStatic and dynamic codes and NFC tags. Many menu items are marked Coming soon on its pages. |
| Ease of use | BNo rating on record, but there's nothing to set up: no account, just paste a link, pick colors and download the file. | CNo store rating is on record. Codes are made in the browser. |
| Platforms and integrations | CA website and a Chrome extension, so the browser only, with no apps or integrations. The API is sold separately through RapidAPI. | CWeb only, with no apps and no integrations listed. |
| Best for | free static codes with a logo | QR codes and NFC tags |
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: QRCode Monkey and Qrlab. How we grade
Where they differ
- Qrlab also covers reports.
In commonFree planWebQR codes
At a glance
| QRCode Monkey | Qrlab | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free plan |
| Starts at | Free | Not published |
| Free plan | 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. | All static QR codes are free, with unlimited codes and downloads in a free account, per the support page. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | QRCode Monkey GmbH | The Lab Group |
| Price read from | qrcode-monkey.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
Qrlab
- Dynamic plan prices are not on public pages; the support page says they sit in the pricing section of an account.
- The vendor's own how-it-works and support pages show many menu items marked Coming soon.
- Static codes are free; editing, scan tracking, custom URLs and geofencing need the dynamic plan.
Key features
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.
Qrlab
- Many destinations
- The generator lists link, file, vCard, menu, WiFi, link page, media, contact, payment, app, custom page, poll, event RSVP and booking options.
- Scan tracking
- Dynamic codes track scans with analytics on frequency and locations.
- Custom link and URL masking
- Dynamic codes can use a custom link for the destination, plus URL masking, according to the support page.
- Geofencing
- Geofencing restricts a code so only people inside a chosen location reach the destination.
- Design tools
- Codes can be restyled with shapes, colors, images and frames.
Plans
QRCode Monkey
Free$0
All code types, logos, colors and designs, with PNG, SVG, PDF and EPS downloads.
Qrlab
Pricing could not be confirmed. See qrlab.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, QRCode Monkey or Qrlab?
As of Nov 13, 2026, QRCode Monkey is free, and Qrlab has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, QRCode Monkey or Qrlab?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both QRCode Monkey and Qrlab have a free plan.
Which platforms do QRCode Monkey and Qrlab run on?
As of Nov 13, 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.