§ALTERNATIVAS / QR CODE MONKEY
QR Code Monkey is free. Until you need to change the destination.
codigo-qr.es adds dynamic QR codes with analytics on top of what QR Code Monkey does well. For static QR codes with advanced design and no account required, QR Code Monkey is still a solid option.
QR Code Monkey is a widely used tool for generating QR codes with logos and custom colors. It works well for static QR codes. The problem appears when the destination changes, when you want scan data, or when you need to update the URL without reprinting. For that you need dynamic QR codes, and QR Code Monkey does not have them.
| Feature | codigo-qr.es | QR Code Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Free static QR codes | ||
| Dynamic QR codes | 2 free + Pro | |
| Scan analytics | ||
| Change URL without reprinting | ||
| Barcode generator | 8 formats | |
| Account to save QR codes | ||
| Online QR reader | ||
| Free SVG export | ||
| Panel languages | 6 languages (ES, CA, EN, PT, FR, DE) | Solo ingles |
QR Code Monkey (qrcode-monkey.com) has no paid plans and no dynamic QR codes. All QR codes are static and free. codigo-qr.es offers free static QR codes plus two dynamic QR codes on the Free plan and unlimited dynamic QR codes on the Pro plan at 5.99 euros/month or 49 euros/year (verified at codigo-qr.es/precios).
QR Code Monkey has been the go-to for free static QR codes with good design for years. It has not changed much: still no dynamic QR codes and no analytics. For those who only need a well-designed QR code with a fixed destination, it remains a solid option. For those who need to know how many times it gets scanned or update the destination without reprinting, they need something different.
Try dynamic QR codes for free
Free account in under a minute. Static QR codes work without signing up.
Where they win (being honest)
- Very advanced visual customization with gradients and patterns
- Completely free without registration for static QR codes
- No limit on high-resolution downloads
Why switch
Can codigo-qr.es update a QR code destination without reprinting?
Yes. Dynamic QR codes on codigo-qr.es let you change the destination URL from the panel at any time. The physical printed code never changes.
You put a QR code on a shop window. The URL changes. With a static QR you reprint. With dynamic QR codes on codigo-qr.es you change the destination from the panel without touching the physical code.
Does codigo-qr.es show scan statistics per QR code?
Yes. Each dynamic QR shows total scans, country, city, device and time trends. QR Code Monkey does not record scans because its QR codes are static.
QR Code Monkey does not record scans because its QR codes are static. codigo-qr.es shows for each dynamic QR the scan count, country, device and time trends.
Does codigo-qr.es have a panel to manage created QR codes?
Yes. The codigo-qr.es panel groups all codes with their scan history and lets you edit them at any time. QR Code Monkey has no management panel.
With QR Code Monkey you download the file and that is it. There is no panel to go back to. On codigo-qr.es all your codes are in one panel with their scan history, editable at any moment.
Does codigo-qr.es generate barcodes as well as QR codes?
Yes. codigo-qr.es generates eight industrial barcode formats for free without signing up. QR Code Monkey only generates QR codes with no barcode option.
If you also need an EAN-13 or Code 128 for product labels, on codigo-qr.es you do it on the same platform. QR Code Monkey only generates QR codes.
What does the free plan of codigo-qr.es include?
The codigo-qr.es Free plan includes unlimited static QR codes and two permanent dynamic QR codes with basic analytics. No credit card and no expiration date.
QR Code Monkey has no panel or account. Each QR code is generated, downloaded and gone. With the free plan of codigo-qr.es you have a panel where all your QR codes live, you can edit them, see how many times they have been scanned and change the destination of dynamic ones at any time. If you ever need more than two dynamic QR codes, the Pro plan costs 5.99 euros per month.
When QR Code Monkey makes more sense than codigo-qr.es
QR Code Monkey is better if you only need a static QR code with advanced visuals like gradients, complex SVG patterns or logo, without an account or monthly plan.
For downloading a static QR code with heavy visual customization and without signing up, QR Code Monkey has more style options. If the QR destination will not change and you do not need scan data, it is a valid tool. Both can be used in parallel depending on the need.
Can you use QR Code Monkey and codigo-qr.es together
Yes. They are complementary. Use QR Code Monkey for static QR codes with advanced designs and codigo-qr.es for dynamic ones that need analytics or destination changes.
It is not a choice between one or the other. For a campaign where the destination changes or you want to measure scans, use codigo-qr.es. For a decorative QR on a business card with a fixed destination and intricate design, QR Code Monkey may offer more visual options.
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Frequently asked questions
Static QR codes from QR Code Monkey keep working permanently. If you want dynamic ones, create new codes on codigo-qr.es and use them from there.
codigo-qr.es has colors, dot shapes, logo and CTA frame. QR Code Monkey has more advanced gradient and pattern options for static codes.
Yes. They meet ISO 18004 standard and work on any camera or QR reader on iOS and Android.
The Free plan includes two active dynamic QR codes with no scan limits and no expiration. Static QR codes are unlimited.
No. QR Code Monkey is a web-only tool with no mobile app and no management panel for previously created QR codes.
No. Static QR codes from QR Code Monkey never expire. They are independent of any server and work forever.
Generate your first dynamic QR code for free
Without registering you can download static QR codes right now. If you want dynamic ones with analytics, create a free account in under a minute.