Uniqode Alternative
Uniqode is $6/month. We're $39.99 — once.
Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) offers NFC + QR digital cards with analytics and lead capture. We offer a simpler deal: printed cards with a free digital profile, no monthly commitment.
Uniqode
Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) is a QR code platform that also sells digital business cards. Their Solo plan is $6/month ($72/year) for one digital card with analytics, lead capture forms, and an NFC card included. Teams pay $12/user/month. Uniqode is built for lead generation with CRM integrations.
QR Business Cards
QR Business Cards keeps it simple. $39.99 gets you 50 printed cards and a free digital profile. No analytics dashboard, no CRM integrations, no monthly fee. Just real cards you can hand out, a profile people can scan, and a one-tap save-to-contacts button.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Uniqode | QR Business Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | $6/mo (Solo) or $12/user/mo | $0 — one-time purchase |
| Year 1 cost | $72+ (Solo) | $39.99 one-time |
| Printed cards included | 1 NFC card on some plans | 50–250 printed cards |
| Lead capture forms | Yes | No — simple contact sharing |
| CRM integration | Yes (Salesforce, HubSpot) | No — simple by design |
| Setup complexity | Medium (account, forms, integrations) | Low (2-minute form) |
| Best for | Sales teams needing lead capture | Anyone who hands out business cards |
The bottom line
Uniqode is a lead generation tool disguised as a business card. QR Business Cards is an actual business card with a digital bonus. If you need CRM integrations and lead capture, Uniqode delivers. If you need cards to hand out at events, we're simpler and cheaper.
Our pricing
Free profile. Pay only for printed cards. Free shipping included.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uniqode better than QR Business Cards?
Uniqode is a lead generation tool disguised as a business card. QR Business Cards is an actual business card with a digital bonus. If you need CRM integrations and lead capture, Uniqode delivers. If you need cards to hand out at events, we're simpler and cheaper.
What do I actually get for $39.99?
You get 50 premium printed business cards on 14pt card stock, each with a QR code on the back that links to your free digital profile. Free shipping is included. Unlike Uniqode, there is no monthly subscription — the digital profile is free forever, and you only pay once for the printed cards.
Do I need to install an app to use the cards?
No. Your cards are scanned with any phone camera — no app is required on either side. Your digital profile opens in any mobile browser. This is the main difference from Uniqode, which typically requires their app or an account to get the full experience.
Can I update my contact info without reprinting cards?
Yes. The QR code on every card points to your digital profile, which you can edit anytime. Change jobs, update your phone number, swap your photo — every card you've already handed out still scans to the current version of your profile.
How long does shipping take?
Orders are printed and shipped in 3–5 business days. You'll get a tracking number by email once your cards ship. Shipping is free on every order in the US.
Ready to switch?
Create your free profile in 2 minutes. Order printed cards when you're ready. No account, no monthly fees, no app.
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