A QR code turns a link into something a child can scan: the homework page, the read-aloud audio, or the sign-up form. The tools below make those codes for free or cheaply, and some let you change the link later without reprinting.
This list collects eight QR code generators checked on their own official websites on November 13, 2026. Two make only static codes, which are free forever but cannot change. The rest offer dynamic codes, which can be edited and tracked after printing — usually on a paid plan.
Where a site did not state a price, we say so. Two tools in this list have confusingly similar names — QR Code Generator Pro and The QR Code Generator are different companies — so check the web address before you sign up.
Key takeaways
- QRCode Monkey and GoQR.me make free static codes with no signup and no expiry.
- QR TIGER's free plan includes 3 dynamic codes at 500 scans each; Regular is $7 a month or $65 a year.
- The QR Code Generator's free plan has 2 dynamic codes, and Flex starts at $5 a month billed yearly.
- QR Code Generator Pro offers a 14-day free trial, but its prices are not stated on its official site.
- Flowcode's free plan gives 2 Flowcodes, and Pro Plus is $25 a month billed annually.
Quick comparison
| # | Tool | Best for | Grades / audience | Pricing | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | free static codes with a logo | All grades | Free | Free | |
| 2 | a free suite with analytics included | All grades | Free + paid | Free | |
| 3 | a free Wi-Fi or contact code for the wall | All grades | Free | Free | |
| 4 | free dynamic codes that never expire | All grades | Free + paid | Free | |
| 5 | a full-featured paid platform with a trial | All grades | Free + paid | Trial only | |
| 6 | the most free dynamic codes before paying | All grades | Free + paid | Free | |
| 7 | two good-looking codes with no budget | All grades | Free + paid | Free | |
| 8 | free dynamic codes with pooled scans | All grades | Free + paid | Free |
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- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Free
- Grades / audience
- All grades
QRCode Monkey is a free QR code generator for static codes. You can add a logo, choose colours and shapes, and download the code as a PNG, JPG, GIF, or SVG — all without signing up. Static codes never expire and have no scan limit. If you need dynamic codes that can be edited later, the same company points you to its paid sibling, QR Code Generator Pro.
What we like
- Free static codes with no signup and no expiry
- Logo upload, colours, shapes, and dot patterns
- Downloads in PNG, JPG, GIF, and SVG
- No scan limit on static codes
Watch out for
- Dynamic codes need the paid sibling tool, not this one.
- Static codes store the link itself, so very long links make denser codes.
Pricing: Free. Static codes are 100% free.
- Pricing
- Free + paid
- Free plan
- Free
- Grades / audience
- All grades
QRStuff is a long-running QR code generator with a free suite and paid plans. The free suite includes ten dynamic codes with 50 scans a month each, plus scan analytics, and static codes are free forever with unlimited scans. Paid plans start with Lite from $10 a month and Full or Team from $25 a month, adding more dynamic codes, custom colours, and a logo.
What we like
- Free suite with 10 dynamic codes and scan analytics
- Static codes free forever, with unlimited scans and no expiry
- Lite from $10 a month; Full or Team from $25 a month
- Custom colours and logo on paid plans
Watch out for
- Free dynamic codes are limited, so a busy display will use them up.
- Check which plan a feature needs before you build a code around it.
Pricing: Free suite with 10 dynamic codes. Lite from $10 a month; Full or Team from $25 a month.
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Free
- Grades / audience
- All grades
GoQR.me is a small, free QR code generator from Germany that has run for years without charging. It makes static codes for links, text, Wi-Fi passwords, and contact details, free of charge for commercial and print use, with no registration. Downloads come as PNG, JPEG, SVG, or EPS, so the same code works on a worksheet and on a large display. Dynamic codes live on a separate paid platform, QR-Server.
What we like
- Free static codes with no registration
- Commercial and print use allowed
- Vector downloads in SVG and EPS, plus PNG and JPEG
- Codes for links, text, Wi-Fi, and contact details
Watch out for
- The site is plain, with no design tools beyond the basics.
- Dynamic codes mean leaving the free site for a paid one.
Pricing: Free of charge, with commercial and print use allowed.
The QR Code Generator
Best for: free dynamic codes that never expire
- Pricing
- Free + paid
- Free plan
- Free
- Grades / audience
- All grades
The QR Code Generator is a free QR code maker with a generous free plan: unlimited static codes and two dynamic codes that never expire, with 14 days of scan analytics. Its Flex plan starts at $5 a month billed yearly for five dynamic codes, or $10 a month billed yearly for 45 codes. Note the name — this is a different company from QR Code Generator Pro, so check the web address.
What we like
- Free plan with unlimited static codes and 2 dynamic codes
- Dynamic codes on the free plan never expire
- Flex from $5 a month billed yearly for 5 dynamic codes
- Flex $10 a month billed yearly for 45 dynamic codes
Watch out for
- Do not confuse it with QR Code Generator Pro — different company, different prices.
- The free plan's dynamic codes carry ads when scanned.
Pricing: Free $0. Flex from $5 a month billed yearly, or $10 a month billed monthly.
QR Code Generator Pro
Best for: a full-featured paid platform with a trial
- Pricing
- Free + paid
- Free plan
- Trial only
- Grades / audience
- All grades
QR Code Generator Pro is a paid QR code platform with a 14-day free trial that needs no credit card. Its Starter plan includes two dynamic codes and 10,000 scans for one user, and the Professional plan rises to 250 dynamic codes with unlimited scans, bulk creation, and API access. Codes can be branded with a logo and colours, and the destination can be changed after printing.
What we like
- 14-day free trial with no credit card needed
- Starter plan with 2 dynamic codes and 10,000 scans
- Professional plan with 250 codes, unlimited scans, and bulk creation
- Branded codes with logo, colours, and frames
Watch out for
- Prices are not stated on the official site, so check the pricing page before you commit.
- Codes made on the trial may stop working when the trial ends.
Pricing: Free 14-day trial. Paid plan prices are not stated on the official site.
- Pricing
- Free + paid
- Free plan
- Free
- Grades / audience
- All grades
QR TIGER is a popular QR code generator with a free plan and four paid tiers. The free plan gives unlimited static codes and three dynamic codes with 500 scans each. Regular costs $7 a month or $65 a year for 12 dynamic codes with unlimited scans, and Advanced and Premium rise to 200 and 600 codes. Paid plans add bulk creation and integrations.
What we like
- Free plan with unlimited static codes and 3 dynamic codes
- Regular $7 a month or $65 a year, with 12 dynamic codes
- Advanced $16 a month billed annually, with 200 codes
- Premium $37 a month billed annually, with 600 codes
Watch out for
- Paid dynamic codes stop working when the subscription ends.
- The free plan caps each dynamic code at 500 scans.
Pricing: Free. Regular $7 a month or $65 a year; Advanced $16 a month billed annually; Premium $37 a month billed annually.
- Pricing
- Free + paid
- Free plan
- Free
- Grades / audience
- All grades
Flowcode makes scannable codes with strong design options. Free accounts get two Flowcodes with analytics for the first 500 scans. Pro Plus costs $25 a month billed annually and raises the limit to 50 codes and pages, with 6,000 scans of analytics and three seats. A Growth plan at $250 a month, annual only, covers larger teams and campaigns.
What we like
- Free plan with 2 Flowcodes and analytics for the first 500 scans
- Pro Plus $25 a month billed annually, with 50 codes
- Design controls with colours, frames, and logos
- Growth plan for larger teams at $250 a month, annual only
Watch out for
- The free plan covers only two codes, so a third code needs a paid plan.
- Analytics on the free plan stop after 500 scans.
Pricing: Free $0. Pro Plus $25 a month billed annually; Growth $250 a month, annual only.
- Pricing
- Free + paid
- Free plan
- Free
- Grades / audience
- All grades
QRCodeChimp is a QR code generator with a generous free plan: ten dynamic codes, 1,000 scans a month pooled across them, and unlimited static codes, with no ads on the codes. Paid plans start at $6.99 a month billed yearly for the Starter plan with 50 codes, rising to Pro at $13.99 a month and Ultima at $34.99 a month with 900 codes and unlimited scans.
What we like
- Free plan with 10 dynamic codes and 1,000 scans a month
- Unlimited static codes with no ads on the codes
- Starter $6.99 a month billed yearly, with 50 codes
- Ultima $34.99 a month billed yearly, with 900 codes
Watch out for
- Free downloads are capped at 1024 px, so large prints need a paid plan.
- Prices are shown monthly or yearly, so check the billing period.
Pricing: Free. Starter $6.99 a month billed yearly ($9.99 monthly); Pro $13.99 a month billed yearly; Ultima $34.99 a month billed yearly.
How we chose
We started from tools PreK–6 teachers actually use and checked every one against its official website, pricing page and feature pages on November 13, 2026. We kept tools that fit elementary classrooms, noted whether a free plan exists, and wrote down honest limitations next to the strengths. Nobody paid to be included, and we don't use affiliate links on this page.
- Fit for PreK–6 classrooms, special education or homeschool
- Clear information on the official site about what the tool does and who it is for
- Free plan or free-for-teachers option noted where one exists
- Still active and maintained, with rebrands noted
How to choose the right tool
Start with static or dynamic. A static code is free forever and suits a link that will never change, such as the school website. A dynamic code suits anything that might move, such as a form, because you can change the destination without reprinting.
Check what free really covers. QRCode Monkey and GoQR.me give unlimited free static codes, while QR TIGER gives three free dynamic codes and QRCodeChimp gives ten — enough to test before paying.
Count the scans. Free dynamic codes often cap scans — QR TIGER allows 500 per code, and Flowcode's free plan covers the first 500 scans. A code on a busy display will hit that limit fast.
Watch the logo popup. Free dynamic codes from QR TIGER show a QR TIGER logo popup when scanned, and free codes from The QR Code Generator show ads. If the code goes on a parent handout, that matters.
Test the code before you print it. Scan it with a phone camera, check it opens the right page, and print one copy first. A code printed too small or in low contrast will not scan from the back of the room.
Keep the design simple. A logo in the middle and your school colours are fine, but a code with too much decoration can fail to scan. The free tools here all offer clean downloads in PNG or SVG.
Best pick by situation
- You need a code for the class website that will never change: QRCode Monkey — free static codes with a logo, no signup, no expiry
- You want to change the link after the handout is printed: QR TIGER — three free dynamic codes you can edit after printing
- You need a code for the Wi-Fi password on the classroom wall: GoQR.me — free Wi-Fi codes for commercial and print use, with vector downloads
- You want to track how many parents scanned the sign-up code: QRCodeChimp — free plan includes 10 dynamic codes and 1,000 scans a month with analytics
- You want a code that matches the school colours: QRStuff — custom colours and logo on the free plan, with scan analytics
- You need just two codes for a display, with no budget: Flowcode — free plan gives 2 Flowcodes with analytics for the first 500 scans
- You want a free code plus a cheap paid plan for more codes: The QR Code Generator — free plan has 2 dynamic codes; Flex starts at $5 a month billed yearly
Frequently asked questions
Which QR code generator is completely free?
QRCode Monkey and GoQR.me make free static codes with no signup and no expiry. QRStuff, QR TIGER, Flowcode, and QRCodeChimp all have free plans that include some dynamic codes.
What is the difference between a static and a dynamic QR code?
A static code stores the link itself and can never change. A dynamic code stores a short link that points to your destination, so you can change where it leads and see how many people scanned it.
Can I put my school logo in a QR code?
Yes. QRCode Monkey, QRStuff, QR TIGER, Flowcode, and QRCodeChimp all let you add a logo and colours. Keep the logo small — a logo can safely cover up to about 30% of the code before scanning suffers.
Do free QR codes expire?
Static codes from QRCode Monkey, GoQR.me, and QRStuff never expire. Free dynamic codes are different: QR TIGER's free codes allow 500 scans each, and The QR Code Generator's free dynamic codes show ads.
Are QR Code Generator Pro and The QR Code Generator the same tool?
No. QR Code Generator Pro is at qr-code-generator.com and belongs to Bitly; The QR Code Generator is at the-qrcode-generator.com and belongs to Uniqode. Different companies, different prices — check the address.
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