Different Tools for Different Needs
Disclosure: Published by EZQR.
QRCode Monkey is a free static QR code generator. That's all it does, and it does it well. No signup, no payment, no upselling. You enter a URL, customize the design, and download your code. Done.
EZQR has a free tier too, but it's a different kind of product. EZQR supports both static and dynamic codes, with paid plans for analytics, bulk features, and more. QRCode Monkey is a one-trick tool. EZQR is a platform.
Neither approach is wrong. It depends on what you need. Last verified: April 2026.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | EZQR | QRCode Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Static QR codes | Unlimited free | Unlimited free |
| Dynamic QR codes | 3 free, up to Unlimited on Max ($20/mo) | Not available (ever) |
| No account required | Yes (free tier) | Yes |
| Analytics | Yes (Lite+) | None |
| Link editing | Yes (dynamic codes) | No |
| QR types | 50+ | ~5 (URL-focused) |
| Design presets | 22 | Minimal |
| Logo resizing in UI | Yes | Basic upload only |
| Scannability check | Yes (ISO/IEC 18004) | No |
| Export formats | PNG/SVG/PDF | PNG/SVG/PDF/EPS (PDF/EPS drop logo) |
| Password protection | Yes (Pro) | No |
| Link scheduling | Yes (Pro) | No |
| Owned by | Independent | Bitly (acquired 2023) |
Pricing Comparison
QRCode Monkey is free with no paid tier. EZQR has a free tier plus paid plans for dynamic codes and analytics.
| Plan | EZQR | QRCode Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Unlimited static, 3 dynamic, no watermarks, no signup | Unlimited static, no signup, no watermarks |
| Entry paid | Lite: $5/mo, 25 dynamic, 30-day analytics | No paid tier |
| Mid paid | Pro: $10/mo, 100 dynamic, full analytics, Custom CSS | No paid tier |
| Top paid | Max: $20/mo, unlimited dynamic, API, teams, bulk import | No paid tier |
Key Differences
Static-only vs. static + dynamic: QRCode Monkey generates static codes only. The URL is baked into the QR pattern and can't be changed. EZQR generates both static and dynamic codes. Print 500 flyers and need to update the link? With EZQR dynamic codes, you change it from your dashboard. With QRCode Monkey, you reprint everything.
Zero analytics vs. real tracking: QRCode Monkey provides zero scan data. You print codes and hope people scan them. EZQR's Lite plan tracks unique views, geographic locations, device types, and time-series trends.
The Bitly acquisition question: Bitly acquired QRCode Monkey in 2023. The long-term future of the free tool is uncertain. Possible outcomes include integration into Bitly's paid product, free tier restrictions, or discontinuation. EZQR is independent with no acquisition risk.
Design depth and logo-safe vector: EZQR gives you 22 design presets, 10+ dot patterns, and logo resizing in the editor, and its PNG, SVG, and PDF all export with your logo and colors intact. QRCode Monkey customizes deeply too — gradients, custom eye shapes, logo upload — and exports PNG, SVG, PDF, and EPS free; the catch is that its PDF and EPS drop the logo and design, exporting the plain code only.
Why Switch to EZQR
Tips
- Get dynamic codes that can be updated after printing
- Track scans with unique view analytics
- Choose from 50+ QR types (not just URLs)
- Export in SVG and PDF (not just PNG)
- Independence from Bitly's acquisition decisions
How to Switch from QRCode Monkey
Step 1 — List your QR code content: Note the URLs, text, or data encoded in your current QRCode Monkey codes.
Step 2 — Generate with EZQR: Create new QR codes with the same content. Use dynamic codes for links that might change.
Step 3 — Download and replace: Export in your preferred format (PNG, SVG, or PDF) and update your materials.
Other free QR generators, compared
QRCode Monkey is one of the best genuinely-free tools for static codes, but it has no dynamic codes, no analytics, and no way to change a destination after printing — so the right comparison depends on whether you need those.
For another no-frills free static option, see GoQR.me. If you already design inside Canva, the Canva comparison covers branded static codes. The moment you need dynamic codes or tracking, the comparison shifts to paid tools like QR Tiger — and be wary of free "dynamic" tiers like ME-QR that monetize with ads.
Our best QR code generators guide ranks the free and paid options side by side.
