The honest comparison you're looking for.
Most “digital business card” companies charge monthly subscriptions and require an app. We don't. Here's how we stack up.
| Feature | QR Business Cards | Popl | Linq | HiHello |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $0 | $7.99/mo | $4.99/mo | $6/mo |
| Physical cards | From $19.99 (50 cards) | $24.99 (NFC card) | $19.99 (NFC card) | None |
| No app required | ||||
| No subscription | ||||
| Free digital profile | ||||
| Printed cards included | ||||
| Total cost (1 year) | $19.99–$89.99 | $120.87+ | $79.87+ | $72+ |
Why people switch to us
No monthly fees, ever
Pay once for your cards. Your digital profile is free forever. No subscription that quietly charges you $7.99/month.
No app to download
QR codes work with any phone camera. The person you hand your card to doesn't need to install anything.
Real printed cards
Premium 14pt card stock, full color. Most NFC card companies give you one plastic card. We give you 50–250 real business cards.
Works universally
NFC doesn't work on every phone (especially older ones). QR codes work on every phone made in the last decade.
Update without reprinting
Changed your number? New job title? Update your profile — every card you've handed out still points to your latest info.
No account required
Create your profile in 2 minutes. No signup, no password, no email verification loop. Just fill in your info and go.
Detailed comparisons
QR Business Cards vs Popl
Popl sells NFC-enabled products (cards, phone stickers, stands) paired with a subscription for advanced features. Their basic NFC card is $24.99, and the Pro plan is $7.99/month. That's $120+ in your first year for a single plastic card.
With QR Business Cards, you get 50–250 premium printed cards for $19.99–$89.99 — one time. No subscription. Your digital profile is free forever. And QR codes work on every phone, unlike NFC which requires specific hardware support.
QR Business Cards vs Linq
Linq offers NFC cards and a digital profile platform. Their NFC card starts at $19.99 with a $4.99/month Pro subscription for analytics and custom branding. You get one card and a monthly bill.
We give you a stack of printed cards (50–250) plus a free digital profile. No monthly fees. When you meet someone at a conference, you can hand them a real card — not ask them to tap your phone.
QR Business Cards vs HiHello
HiHello is a digital-only business card app. No physical product. You need the app or a browser open to share your card. Their Professional plan is $6/month.
The scenario: you meet someone at a networking event. With HiHello, you both need the app open. With QR Business Cards, you hand them a real card. They scan it later when it's convenient. The card sits on their desk — a physical reminder of who you are.
QR vs NFC Business Cards
NFC (Near Field Communication) requires the recipient's phone to support NFC and have it enabled. Many Android phones support it, but older models don't. iPhones added NFC tag reading in iOS 13 (2019), but the experience varies.
QR codes work on every smartphone with a camera — which is all of them. No setup, no app, no “hold your phone here.” Just point your camera and tap. That's why we bet on QR: it works for everyone, every time.
Skip the subscription. Get real cards.
Create your free profile now. Order printed cards when you're ready. No account, no monthly fees, no app.
Create Your Card — It's Free