Where Popl shines
- A wide range of NFC accessories, from phone tags to wristbands and keychains
- Event tools for teams, including a badge scanner, contact enrichment and CRM integrations
- Native iPhone and Android apps
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Linq vs Popl: digital business cards compared
Popl is a digital business card and event lead capture platform, known for NFC accessories like phone tags, cards and wristbands. It has a mobile app for individuals and custom-priced plans for teams. Here's how it compares with Linq, and when each one is the better choice.
At a glance
Linq and Popl side by side
| Feature | Linq | Popl |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | A free mobile app for individuals |
| Paid plan for one person | Pro: $5.99/month, billed monthly, cancel anytime | Not published; see Popl's site |
| Teams | In Pro: 3 seats included, then $2.99/month per extra member, no minimum | Custom quote after a demo, focused on event lead capture |
| Where you manage your card | In any browser on your phone or computer, with nothing to install | iPhone and Android apps |
| NFC cards | Design a Linq NFC card in the app; orders open country by country | NFC phone tags, cards, wristbands and keychains |
Popl details from its website on . Prices and plans change, so check their site for the latest.
Why people choose Linq
- Prices are published: Free for one card, and $5.99 a month for Pro with teams included. No demo or quote needed.
- Nothing to buy: your link and QR code work on their own, and a Linq NFC card is optional.
- Scan someone's QR code (a Linq card, vCard or contact code) or type their details to add them, then note where you met, tag them and set a follow-up reminder, all on the free plan.
- Nothing to install: you edit and share your card from your phone's browser, and it opens in any browser for the people you meet.
- 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 Popl if your company captures leads at trade shows and wants NFC accessories for the whole team. Choose Linq if you're an individual or a small team that wants a free card, published prices and 3 team seats included in Pro.
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 Popl?
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 an NFC tag to use Linq?
No. Your Linq card works with its link and QR code alone: show the QR code on your phone, print it, or add the link to your email signature. A Linq NFC card is an optional extra.
Can I switch from Popl 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 Popl.
Create your free digital business card in two minutes. No app to install, and no payment details needed.