Alternatives · Business Cards
Dot alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Dot alternative for most people is Blinq (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of digital business cards. It's also the best free one.
Dot compared with 7 alternatives: V1CE, Mobilo, Linq, Tapt, Blinq and 2 more.
Dot has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per user / month, billed annually (dot.Teams Essential). 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DotThis tool | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web |
| V1CE | Free plan · from $82 one-time | Yes | Web |
| Mobilo | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Linq | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Tapt | From $25 one-time | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Blinq | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| HiHello | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| OVOU | Free trial · from $90/yr | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Dot starts at $8 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Mobilo, Blinq and HiHello.
OVOU starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Dot
V1CE
NFC business cards bought once, with free lead capture software
- V1CE starts at $82 one-time for The Original card, with the software free.
- V1CE also covers booking links and email signature.
Suits: Consultants and agents who would rather pay once than monthly
Mobilo
NFC business cards and digital wallet cards with team lead capture
- Mobilo starts at $3 per month, billed annually (Pro).
- Mobilo also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Mobilo also covers email signature.
Suits: People who want a physical NFC card at a low one-time price
Linq
NFC business cards and a pocket CRM with a second phone line
- Linq starts at $29 per user / month (Linq One).
- Linq also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Linq also covers business phone line and email signature.
Suits: Salespeople and realtors who want an NFC card plus a light mobile CRM
Tapt
NFC business cards bought once, with a yearly fee from five cards
- Tapt starts at $25 one-time (Tapt Mobile); cards from $40, no yearly fee under 5 cards.
- Tapt has no free plan, unlike Dot.
- Tapt also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Tapt also covers email signature.
Suits: Solo users and teams under five who want no subscription
Blinq
Digital business cards with contact scanning and event lead capture
- Blinq starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed annually (Business, five-card minimum).
- Blinq also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Blinq also covers meeting notes and email signature.
Suits: Individuals who want a free card shared by QR code or phone wallet
HiHello
Digital business cards, email signatures and lead capture for teams
- HiHello starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly (Business, five-user minimum).
- HiHello also lists iOS and Android apps.
- HiHello also covers email signature.
Suits: Individuals who want a free card with a few scans a month
OVOU
Digital business card plans that include an NFC smart card
- OVOU starts at $90 per user / year (Teams, five-user minimum).
- OVOU has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Dot.
- OVOU also covers email signature.
Suits: Individuals who want a card and profile in one yearly price
Limits worth knowing in Dot
- Dot has no mobile app; everything runs in the phone's browser and on the web.
- The AI card scanner, contact export, your logo and removing dot. branding need Profile+, at $12 a month yearly or $15 monthly.
- Salesforce, HubSpot and Zapier sync are on dot.Teams Growth, which is quoted; Essential lists no CRM integration.
- The free profile shows only the last 7 days of insights.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Dot?
The alternatives to Dot in this directory are V1CE, Mobilo, Linq, Tapt, Blinq, HiHello and OVOU. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dot.
Is there a free alternative to Dot?
Yes. V1CE, Mobilo, Linq, Blinq and HiHello have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Dot alternatives work on Android?
The Dot listing does not include an Android app. Mobilo, Linq, Tapt, Blinq and HiHello list one.
Which Dot alternatives work on iOS?
The Dot listing does not include an iOS app. Mobilo, Linq, Tapt, Blinq and HiHello list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.




