Where Dot shines
- A physical card to hand over: one tap on a phone opens your profile
- A QR code on the back of the card for phones without NFC
- Several cards can open the same profile
Compare
Linq vs Dot: digital business cards compared
Dot sells physical NFC products, such as cards, that open a digital profile. People tap the card with their phone, or scan the QR code on the back, to see your details. Here's how it compares with Linq, and when each one is the better choice.
At a glance
Linq and Dot side by side
| Feature | Linq | Dot |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: 1 card with a link and QR code, two-way contact exchange, QR contact scanning with follow-up reminders, an email signature, a video call background and 7-day insights | Not published; see Dot's site |
| Paid plan for one person | Pro: $5.99/month, billed monthly, cancel anytime | You buy a Dot card or other NFC product |
| Teams | In Pro: 3 seats included, then $2.99/month per extra member, no minimum | Not published; see Dot's site |
| Where you manage your card | In any browser on your phone or computer, with nothing to install | Not published; see Dot's site |
| NFC cards | Design a Linq NFC card in the app; orders open country by country | Its core product: an NFC card with a QR code on the back |
Dot details from its website on . Prices and plans change, so check their site for the latest.
Why people choose Linq
- Linq starts free, with nothing to buy: your link and QR code work on their own, on your phone, in your email signature or in print.
- Every card has a Stay in touch form that sends people's details and message to your Contacts, where you track your follow-ups with tags, where you met and reminders.
- Insights show how many people viewed your card and got in touch, free for the last 7 days.
- Prefer something to hand over? Design a Linq NFC card in the app; orders open country by country.
- English, French and Arabic, with a full right-to-left layout in Arabic, for you and your visitors.
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Choose Dot if what you mainly want is a physical NFC card to tap. Choose Linq if you want a free digital card first, with a contact inbox and insights, and an NFC card as an optional extra.
The quickest way to decide is to try it: a Linq card takes about two minutes to make, and it's free.
Is Linq a free alternative to Dot?
Yes. Linq's Free plan gives you a digital business card with its own link and QR code, one-tap save contact and a Stay in touch form, for as long as you like. Linq Pro, at $5.99 a month, adds more cards, teams, full insights and a custom card link.
Do I need a physical card to use Linq?
No. Your Linq card works on its own with its link and QR code. A Linq NFC card is an optional extra for people who like something to hand over.
Can I switch from Dot to Linq?
Yes. Create a free Linq account, copy your details, photo and links into the card editor, and publish. It takes about two minutes. Then replace your old link or QR code wherever you've shared it, such as your email signature and social profiles.
Do the people I meet need an app to open my Linq card?
No. Your card is a web page, so it opens in any browser when someone scans your QR code or taps your link, on iPhone, Android or a computer. They can save your details to their contacts in one tap.
Try Linq alongside Dot.
Create your free digital business card in two minutes. No app to install, and no payment details needed.