Alternatives · Business Cards
Linq alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Linq alternative for most people is Blinq (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of digital business cards. The best free one is Popl (3.0 GPA).
Linq compared with 9 alternatives: Mobilo, Dot, V1CE, Popl, Blinq and 4 more.
Linq has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per user / month (Linq One). 8 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LinqThis tool | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mobilo | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Dot | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web |
| V1CE | Free plan · from $82 one-time | Yes | Web |
| Popl | Free plan · from $76.99/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Blinq | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Haystack | Free plan · from $2.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| HiHello | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Tapt | From $25 one-time | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wave Connect | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Linq starts at $29 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 6 of the 7 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Mobilo, Popl, Blinq, Haystack, HiHello and Wave Connect.
Dot 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 Linq
Mobilo
NFC business cards and digital wallet cards with team lead capture
- Mobilo starts at $3 per month, billed annually (Pro).
- Mobilo does not cover business phone line, which Linq does.
Suits: People who want a physical NFC card at a low one-time price
Dot
NFC cards, bands and stickers that share a free browser-based profile
- Dot starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually (dot.Teams Essential).
- Dot lists no iOS and Android apps, which Linq has.
- Dot does not cover business phone line and email signature, which Linq does.
Suits: Individuals who want a cheap NFC card and a free profile
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 lists no iOS and Android apps, which Linq has.
- V1CE also covers booking links.
- V1CE does not cover business phone line, which Linq does.
Suits: Consultants and agents who would rather pay once than monthly
Popl
Digital business cards and event badge scanning for sales teams
- Popl starts at $76.99 per year for Pro (US App Store).
- Popl does not cover business phone line, which Linq does.
Suits: Event and trade show teams that want badge scans sent straight to a CRM
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 covers meeting notes.
- Blinq does not cover business phone line, which Linq does.
Suits: Individuals who want a free card shared by QR code or phone wallet
Haystack
Digital-only business cards with directory sync for large companies
- Haystack starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Business, 10+ users).
- Haystack does not cover business phone line, which Linq does.
Suits: Individuals who want a free card and unlimited card scans
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 does not cover business phone line, which Linq does.
Suits: Individuals who want a free card with a few scans a month
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 Linq.
- Tapt does not cover business phone line, which Linq does.
Suits: Solo users and teams under five who want no subscription
Wave Connect
Digital business cards with AI badge scanning on prepaid credits
- Wave Connect starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (Teams, three-user minimum).
- Wave Connect does not cover business phone line, which Linq does.
Suits: Small teams wanting cards and CRM sync from $5 a person a month
Limits worth knowing in Linq
- Every Linq card or NFC product needs an active Linq One subscription ($29 per user a month) to work; buying the product does not include account access.
- Linq's main site now sells an iMessage API and says it is no longer a digital business card company, though the card store and apps are still live.
- CRMs connect through Zapier or webhooks; Linq's help says the app has no native one-click CRM integrations.
- The US App Store still lists older Linq Pro ($4.99 a month or $49.99 a year) and Pro Plus purchases that Linq's help pages no longer describe.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Linq?
The alternatives to Linq in this directory are Mobilo, Dot, V1CE, Popl, Blinq, Haystack, HiHello, Tapt and Wave Connect. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Linq.
Is there a free alternative to Linq?
Yes. Mobilo, Dot, V1CE, Popl, Blinq, Haystack, HiHello and Wave Connect have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.