Comparison of Same-QR and QRCode Monkey: Prices, Limits and Conditions
The difference in one sentence
The most well-known free address for QR codes — it generates only static codes. The target is fixed in the pattern and cannot be changed after printing. At Same-QR, scans are unlimited in every tariff, the monthly price applies without a yearly contract, and no advertising appears during a scan.
Prices side by side
| Provider | Free tier | Paid entry plan | Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same-QR | 2 codes permanently, unlimited scans | €5.90 / month (15 codes) | cancel monthly |
| QRCode Monkey | unlimited static codes, with logo, as PNG, SVG, PDF and EPS | no dynamic codes on offer | not applicable |
The tariffs of QRCode Monkey in detail
| Plan | Codes | Price | Scans |
|---|---|---|---|
| free | unlimited static | 0 € | not measurable |
And our plans
| Plan | Price | Dynamic codes | Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 0 € | 2 | none, no credit card |
| Start | €5.90 / month | 15 | cancel monthly |
| Pro | €14.90 / month | 100 | cancel monthly |
| Business | €49.00 / month | 500 | cancel monthly |
What QRCode Monkey can do better
Designed static codes with vector file, completely free and without account — this is not a side note, but the reason why QRCode Monkey is the right choice for many. Those who exactly need this should stay there.
For the comparison to be meaningful, the other side must be included: A building block for target pages, forms for lead capture, digital business cards as a separate product, team rights and an API access does not offer Same-QR. Those who need that are better served by the larger providers — those who need the code itself, reliable and without limits, are with us.
What to check before you decide
- Counting method: codes in total or new codes per month? For campaigns with many placements, this decides the plan.
- Scan limit: neither provider specifies one — nevertheless, check the tariff details before signing up, as it is rarely listed on the price page.
- Binding: waived. With Same-QR, the monthly price applies without a contract term.
- Advertising on scan: no for both providers — unlike some ad-funded free offerings in the market.
Frequently asked questions
At the start, yes: 5.90 € per month for 15 codes, compared to no dynamic codes available. For very large quantities, the image can flip — the tables above show the tiers of both providers, calculated for your quantity.
Only if the short address in the code is on its own domain. If the provider's domain is in the pattern, it remains when switching to a new print — therefore, having your own domain is worthwhile from the beginning for large print runs.
Yes, in every plan including the free one. A scan is a redirect and costs fractions of a cent — a cap would be a sales barrier, not a technical requirement. Automated bulk retrieval is excluded, which does not generate real scans.
In the paid plans unlimited. In the free plan 3 times per code; additionally, destination changes are unlimited during the first 30 days after registration. The number of codes and all other features follow the plan you booked, during the trial as well.
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