Is QR Code Monkey really free? QR Bliss vs QRCode Monkey

Yes for static codes. No if you need an editable dynamic code. Those static codes never expire, they have no scan limit, and you can export EPS. The free generator does not track scans. Dynamic codes are a separate upsell, and what that upsell includes is not stated. Pick QR Bliss if you want free dynamic (editable, trackable) codes: 15 on the free plan with no scan cap, no watermark and no signup to start.

Facts checked October 20, 2026

Comparison

QRCode Monkey compared with QR Bliss. Competitor cells cite the numbered sources under the table.
Feature	QR Bliss	QRCode Monkey
Free plan price	The free plan is $0/mo. No card. It does not expire.	The generator is free. ^[monkey] source, checked October 20, 2026
Free dynamic codes	15 active dynamic codes.	The static generator includes 0 dynamic codes. It only makes static codes. Dynamic codes are a separate upsell, and what that upsell includes is n/a / not stated. ^[monkey] source, checked October 20, 2026
Scan limit on free	No scan cap on any tier.	Static codes have no scan limit. ^[monkey] source, checked October 20, 2026
Watermark / branding	No watermark.	n/a / not stated. ^[monkey] source, checked October 20, 2026
Signup required to generate	You can generate a code without signing up. Ghost History migrates on signup.	n/a / not stated. ^[monkey] source, checked October 20, 2026
Dynamic codes if you stop paying or a trial ends	QR Bliss does not turn codes off for inactivity or for how many times they are scanned, and there is no trial that shuts them off. Static codes encode the destination directly, so they never expire and QR Bliss cannot deactivate them. Dynamic codes stay functional while the account remains active and the terms remain in effect.	Static codes never expire. If you stop paying for the dynamic upsell, what happens next is n/a / not stated. ^[monkey] source, checked October 20, 2026
Analytics on free	The free plan keeps device and country for 30 days. Analytics store derived signals only: country, city, device class, and OS family. Raw IPs are not stored.	n/a / not stated. A static code has the destination in the pattern, so this generator does not record the scan. ^[monkey] source, checked October 20, 2026
Export formats	PNG, JPG, SVG, and print-ready PDF. No EPS export.	EPS export is published, and so is a 24-hour image cache. Other formats are n/a / not stated. ^[monkey] source, checked October 20, 2026
QR types	15 types: URL, text, email, phone, SMS, Wi-Fi, vCard, location, PDF, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, restaurant menu, calendar, and Google review.	n/a / not stated. ^[monkey] source, checked October 20, 2026
Paid entry price	Pro is $9/mo, or $84/yr ($7/mo effective). Pro includes unlimited dynamic codes, unlimited analytics history, campaign tracking, scan alerts, animated exports, priority email support, and an API at 2,000 requests / 30 days. Business is $29/mo, or $290/yr ($24/mo effective). Business includes one custom short domain, bulk CSV upload, A/B test redirects, a full REST API at 10k requests/mo, team workspaces up to 5, and webhook events.	n/a / not stated. ^[monkey] source, checked October 20, 2026
Billing / cancellation terms	n/a / not stated. The prices above are published, and the free plan needs no card. A cancellation notice period is not published.	n/a / not stated. ^[monkey] source, checked October 20, 2026

[monkey] QRCode Monkey public site, checked October 20, 2026. https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ Source

When to pick QR Bliss

You need to change the destination after printing. The free plan includes 15 active dynamic codes.
You want no scan cap and no watermark, and you want to generate without signing up.
You want device and country analytics, kept for 30 days, on the free plan.
You need one of 15 QR types, or a file in PNG, JPG, SVG, or print-ready PDF.

When to pick QRCode Monkey

You want a free static code that never expires and has no scan limit.
You need EPS. QR Bliss does not export EPS.
You want the 24-hour image cache they publish on their site.
The destination will not change, and you do not need scan data. The generator is static-only.

How to switch

Open the generator and type the destination you use today. You can generate the code without signing up.
Leave it static, or make it dynamic if you still need to edit the destination after you print. The free plan includes 15 active dynamic codes, and there is no scan cap.
Download PNG, JPG, SVG, or a print-ready PDF. A static code encodes the destination directly, so it never expires.

Make a free dynamic code, no signup

FAQ

Is QR Code Monkey really free?

Yes for static codes. No if you need an editable dynamic code. The generator costs nothing for a static code, and it does not track scans. Dynamic codes are a separate upsell.

Do QR Code Monkey codes expire?

No. A static QRCode Monkey code never expires, and there is no scan limit. The destination is encoded in the pattern.

Can QR Code Monkey make dynamic QR codes?

Not in the free generator. It only makes static codes. Dynamic codes are a separate upsell, and what that upsell includes is not stated on the site checked October 20, 2026.

Is QR Code Monkey safe and legit?

This page is not a security review. The published facts are narrower: the generator is free, static codes never expire, and there is no scan limit.

How does QR Code Monkey make money?

The static generator is free. Dynamic codes are a separate upsell, and the price of that upsell is not stated on the site checked October 20, 2026.

What's the best free alternative to QR Code Monkey?

QR Bliss, if you need a dynamic code. The free plan includes 15 active dynamic codes, with no scan cap and no watermark. You can generate without signing up, and static codes never expire.

Competitor details from their public pages as of October 20, 2026. Spotted something out of date? hello@qrbliss.com