Alternatives · Business Cards
Popl alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Popl alternative for most people is Blinq (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of digital business cards. It's also the best free one.
Popl compared with 7 alternatives: Blinq, HiHello, Linq, Mobilo, OVOU and 2 more.
Popl has a free plan. Paid plans start at $76.99 per year for Pro (US App Store). 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PoplThis tool | Free plan · from $76.99/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Blinq | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| HiHello | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Linq | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mobilo | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| OVOU | Free trial · from $90/yr | Trial only | Web |
| Haystack | Free plan · from $2.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wave Connect | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Popl starts at $6.42 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Blinq, HiHello, Mobilo, Haystack and Wave Connect start 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 Popl
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.
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).
Suits: Individuals who want a free card with a few scans a month
Linq
NFC business cards and a pocket CRM with a second phone line
- Linq starts at $29 per user / month (Linq One).
- Linq also covers business phone line.
Suits: Salespeople and realtors who want an NFC card plus a light mobile CRM
Mobilo
NFC business cards and digital wallet cards with team lead capture
- Mobilo starts at $3 per month, billed annually (Pro).
Suits: People who want a physical NFC card at a low one-time price
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 Popl.
- OVOU lists no iOS and Android apps, which Popl has.
Suits: Individuals who want a card and profile in one yearly price
Haystack
Digital-only business cards with directory sync for large companies
- Haystack starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Business, 10+ users).
Suits: Individuals who want a free card and unlimited card scans
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).
Suits: Small teams wanting cards and CRM sync from $5 a person a month
Limits worth knowing in Popl
- Team plans are priced only by quote after a demo; Popl says they carry no per-seat, per-scan or credit charges.
- Pro and Pro+ prices are read from the US App Store listing; Popl's own pricing page does not publish them.
- On the free plan, leads collected through the form cannot be exported; that needs Pro, Pro+ or Teams.
- Popl's site is now built around event lead capture for B2B teams, and the individual card app gets little space there.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Popl?
The alternatives to Popl in this directory are Blinq, HiHello, Linq, Mobilo, OVOU, Haystack and Wave Connect. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Popl.
Is there a free alternative to Popl?
Yes. Blinq, HiHello, Linq, Mobilo, Haystack 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.