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QR Code Monkey: Free static QR generator — no analytics, no compliance.
Qrius stores everything in Stockholm, Sweden. We never log raw IP addresses. DPA included. Switch in 5 minutes.
QR Code Monkey does not offer a public Data Processing Agreement
GDPR Article 28 requires a signed DPA between a data controller (you) and any processor handling personal data on your behalf. Without a DPA, you cannot demonstrate GDPR compliance if audited. Qrius provides a full Article 28-compliant DPA on all paid plans — downloadable without a sales call.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Qrius.io | QR Code Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Data hosting | Stockholm, Sweden (EU) | N/A for static codes — but dynamic/tracking features use external services |
| IP address storage | Never stored (HMAC-SHA256 hashed) | N/A (static only) |
| Cookies on scan | No cookies, no consent banner | No |
| GDPR Article 28 DPA | ✓Yes — available on all paid plans | ✗Not publicly available |
| Schrems II risk | None — all data in EU | Low |
| Free plan | Yes — unlimited static + analytics trial | Yes — limited to basic QR codes |
| Paid plan starting price | €9/month (Pro) | €0/month |
| Dynamic QR codes | ✓Yes — update destination anytime | ✗No — static only |
| Scan analytics | ✓Yes — country, device, browser, real-time | ✗No analytics |
| REST API | ✓Yes — OpenAPI spec, all plans | ✗No API |
Why compliance teams choose Qrius over QR Code Monkey
Privacy by architecture
IP addresses are hashed with HMAC-SHA256 and a daily rotating salt immediately on scan. The original IP is discarded — it is physically impossible to reconstruct it. This is not a policy promise. It is a mathematical guarantee.
EU data sovereignty
All data is stored in Stockholm, Sweden. No US sub-processors for core data processing. No Standard Contractual Clauses required. No Schrems II supplementary measures needed. Clean.
DPA in 2 clicks
Download a full GDPR Article 28 DPA from qrius.io/dpa. No sales call, no enterprise procurement dance. Share it with your DPO today.
QR Code Monkey vs Qrius — frequently asked questions
Can QR Code Monkey track scans?
No. QR Code Monkey only generates static QR codes — once printed, the destination cannot be changed and there are no scan analytics. If you need to track who scans your code, when, from where, or what device they use, you need a dynamic QR platform like Qrius.
Is QR Code Monkey GDPR compliant?
For purely static QR codes (no tracking), there is no personal data processing, so GDPR does not apply to the QR itself. However, QR Code Monkey collects data via Google Analytics and advertising cookies on its own website. If you need scan analytics with GDPR compliance, Qrius is the right choice.
What can I do with Qrius that I cannot do with QR Code Monkey?
Dynamic QR codes (change destination after printing), scan analytics (country, device, browser), real-time dashboard, CSV export, custom branding, API access, team management, and full GDPR compliance with a DPA — all of which QR Code Monkey does not offer.
Can I import my QR Code Monkey designs into Qrius?
Qrius supports custom logo and color branding on QR codes. You can recreate your design aesthetic and add dynamic functionality. Static QR code images cannot be imported directly — new dynamic codes must be generated.
Switch from QR Code Monkey to Qrius today
Free plan. No credit card. GDPR-compliant from day one. DPA available on Pro and Business.
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