What Blinq offers, from its pricing page
Blinq lists a free plan described as free forever, individual paid plans at $9.99 and $22.49 a month ($7.33 and $16.58 billed yearly), and a business plan at $6.99 a month ($4.99 billed yearly). Its NFC cards are sold as accessories, and every order includes a free Blinq profile. It has iOS and Android apps, and paid lead capture and enrichment features for businesses.
The useful comparison is the workflow you need: browser or app setup, physical cards, contact exchange, direct web destinations and team administration. Do not assume that the existence of a paid plan means the free plan cannot work for you. For a direct comparison see NearvoQ vs Blinq.
Six alternatives side by side
| Option | Free plan | Paid plan seen | Card price seen | How it differs from Blinq |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NearvoQ | Yes (1 profile) | Optional Pro $6.99/month or $58.00/year | $19.99 Basic, $29.99 Custom | One-time card price; works in the browser, no app; card can open a Google review form |
| HiHello | Yes, 2 digital cards | $6/month billed yearly | Check its site | Free Wallet passes, email signatures and virtual backgrounds |
| Wave Connect | Yes | Pro $7/month billed yearly | NFC card $23, custom $41 | Free plan plus team plans and event lead capture |
| Popl | See its pricing page | See its pricing page | NFC products with software | Built for companies capturing leads at events |
| V1CE | "Free software for life" | AI assistant add-on at $65/month | From $82 once | Cards designed for you, including premium finishes |
| Mobilo | Lists a free wallet card | Team plans: card price plus $4/month | From its shop | Team management and locked data fields |
Read from each company's public pricing or shop pages on November 8, 2026. Prices change; confirm on the source before you buy.
Reasons you might compare an alternative
- The monthly price of a paid plan adds up over a year or two.
- They want to pay once for a card and have it keep working.
- They prefer to build and edit in a browser rather than an app.
- They want a card whose destination can be switched to one thing, such as a review form or menu.
- They need team features, or the opposite: something simpler for one owner.
How to choose
Decide what you need free
Blinq, HiHello, Wave and NearvoQ all list free plans. See what NearvoQ's free plan includes.
Price the card, not just the plan
A NearvoQ Basic card is $19.99 and Custom is $29.99, one-time. Use the cost calculator for your quantity.
Check how the other person opens it
Open a sample card on a phone with nothing installed. See do you need an app.
Read the renewal terms
Note trial length, whether a card is required for a trial and whether the plan renews automatically.
Where NearvoQ fits, and where it does not
NearvoQ is narrower than Blinq on purpose. A card has a permanent link whose destination you change online, per card or for all cards at once; the free plan keeps every card working with no time limit. Pro is optional at $6.99 a month or $58.00 a year, with a 7-day trial that needs a card and renews automatically unless you cancel.
NearvoQ has no mobile app, no Wallet passes and no paid lead-enrichment tools. If you want those, Blinq, HiHello or Wave fit better. Read the roundup of digital business cards for the wider field.
Optional Pro: the terms
NearvoQ Pro is optional: $6.99/month or $58.00/year, with a 7-day trial once per account. A payment card is required; the plan renews automatically until cancelled. Free includes 1 profile and 10 templates; Pro includes 10 profiles and all 100 templates. Physical cards are paid separately, and card links keep working on Free.
