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A stack of NearvoQ NFC business cards

Short answer

Dot and NearvoQ both combine physical NFC devices with editable online profiles. Dot’s official site lists individual and team offerings and a free profile included with a device purchase; its help center also describes a direct-link mode. NearvoQ cards start at $19.99 for Basic or $29.99 for Custom and let the owner change each card’s destination online. Compare the actual workflow and current checkout terms rather than assuming either service requires a subscription to keep a basic card working.

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Written and reviewed by NearvoQ

At a glance

NearvoQDot (from its shop pages)
How you buyBasic $19.99 or Custom $29.99; orders start at one cardIndividual devices, packs and custom products are listed; check current checkout for price and minimum
Free profileOne Free profile; physical cards are purchased separatelyFree lifetime dot.Profile is advertised with a device purchase
Physical optionsBasic NearvoQ design or your own Custom printCards, adhesive devices and other formats are listed
Direct destinationProfile, review form, booking page, menu or another web link, selected per cardOfficial dot.Direct help describes opening the first link on the profile
Editing laterChange card destinations and profile details onlineOfficial help says profile information can be updated
Optional softwarePro is optional; complete terms are belowOptional professional and team offerings; confirm current plan terms
Hardware testingNo comparative hardware test performedNo comparative hardware test performed

Dot’s current homepage, profile page and official help were read on November 8, 2026. Shop collections can show old and promotional prices together, so this comparison does not quote a Dot price or claim a minimum order.

What Dot does well

Dot is not only a team product. Its site presents individual, professional and team options, and its device range includes different formats for carrying or placing a contact-sharing link. That range can matter if you specifically want an adhesive device or another shape NearvoQ does not sell. Compare the exact item and its setup steps rather than treating every device format as the same physical card.

Both services can change what people see without reprinting contact information. Dot’s help describes editing a profile and using dot.Direct to skip the full profile in favor of its first link. That means direct sharing is not unique to NearvoQ. The useful distinction to evaluate is how you manage destinations across your own cards, what account limits apply, and which features remain on the free tier.

Where NearvoQ fits better

NearvoQ is built around the card you can change. The link on a card is permanent, and you decide where it opens from your dashboard, so the card you print today can point at a new booking page or review form next month. Cards are a one-time purchase, orders start at a single card, and the free plan keeps every card working with 1 profile, 10 templates and 7-day Insights.

You can also design your own front and back in a 3D studio with 100 templates, or order the Basic card without designing anything. 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.

What to confirm before buying

  • The exact device price, customization charge, pack size and minimum quantity at checkout.
  • Which direct-link and account features are included in the plan you choose. A feature’s existence does not establish its availability on every plan.
  • The total after shipping and any applicable charges. Confirm delivery estimates for your own address.
  • Optional paid-plan trial, payment-card and renewal terms. A free profile included with hardware is different from an optional software trial.

How to choose

  1. Count the people

    Count physical cards and online profiles separately. NearvoQ Free has one profile; multiple cards can share it. Compare Dot’s current account and team terms for your own situation.

  2. Decide what a tap should do

    If you want a direct web destination instead of a full profile, compare the controls in both products. Read how NearvoQ permanent links work and test the alternative sharing flow before committing.

  3. Price your own quantity

    Use the cost calculator for NearvoQ and the exact Dot product checkout for theirs. Include shipping and any software you actually need; do not compare a single card against a pack without normalizing quantity.

  4. See the wider field

    The roundup of digital business cards puts the main options side by side.

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.

Questions people ask

  • It depends on the exact device, quantity, customization, shipping and optional software. NearvoQ starts at $19.99 for Basic or $29.99 for Custom. We do not quote a Dot price here because promotions and product options vary; check its current checkout.

  • No. Cards are a one-time purchase and keep working on the free plan. Pro is optional at $6.99 a month or $58.00 a year, with a 7-day trial that renews automatically unless you cancel.

  • Its official dot.Direct help describes opening the first link on a profile when that mode is enabled. Confirm availability and current setup steps for the plan you choose. NearvoQ also lets owners set a web destination for each card.

  • Yes. Orders start at one card, and larger orders get a per-card discount.

Start Connecting

Design it in 3D or pick the Basic card, and change where it opens any time.