ScanMosaic vs QR Code Monkey
The short verdict
QR Code Monkey is a popular, completely free generator for static QR codes. You don't need an account, there is no watermark, and it gives you PNG plus vector SVG, PDF and EPS files for free. For dynamic codes and scan statistics it points you to QR Code Generator PRO, a separate paid product.
ScanMosaic also makes free static codes without an account or watermark, and adds free dynamic codes, hosted pages, barcodes and a live scan check. QR Code Monkey is more generous with free print files: our SVG, PDF and EPS downloads are part of the Pro plan.
Feature by feature
| Feature | ScanMosaic | QR Code Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Free static QR codes | Yes, unlimited | Yes, unlimited |
| Dynamic codes on the free plan | Yes, free dynamic codes with a free account | No; dynamic codes are offered through QR Code Generator PRO |
| Watermark or branding on free codes | None | None |
| Sign-up needed to download | No: PNG, JPG and WebP without an account | No |
| Scan test before download | Yes, a real decoder reads every change | No built-in scan check found |
| QR code types | 80 | 14 on the main menu, plus 8 that lead to the PRO product |
| Templates | 127 | Yes, a small template gallery |
| Barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more) | Yes, 13 types | No |
| Hosted pages (PDF, menu, business card) | Yes | No (offered through the PRO product) |
| API | Yes (Business plan) | A paid QR Code API, sold separately |
| Teams | Yes (Business plan, up to 10 people) | No |
| Site languages | 8 | 10 |
| Cheapest paid plan | Pro $4.99 a month or $39 a year; Lifetime $29 once | None of its own; it is free |
Where QR Code Monkey is better
- Free vector downloads (SVG, PDF and EPS) without an account.
- Completely free with nothing to upgrade on the site itself.
- A very simple, single-page workflow.
Who should pick which
Pick QR Code Monkey if you only need a static code and want a free vector file for a printer today.
Pick ScanMosaic if you might need to change the link after printing, want to know how many people scanned, need a barcode or a hosted PDF or menu page, or want every design test-scanned.
How to switch to ScanMosaic
- Keep your printed codes running. Don't delete anything on the old service until every printed code has been replaced or has an end date. Dynamic codes stop when their short link stops.
- Recreate each code in ScanMosaic. Pick the same type, paste the same destination, and turn on Dynamic code for anything you might change later.
- Match the look. Set your colours, logo and frame, or start from one of 127 templates. The scan check confirms each design reads.
- Replace codes as you reprint. Swap in the new code at the next print run, then compare scans in the dashboard.
- Close the old account last. Export any scan history you want to keep before you cancel.