Blinq
The honest UniversalContacts vs Blinq comparison.
Blinq's free plan is genuinely useful — but lead capture, export and analytics are all paid. Our difference is the model: a one-off card, a free live profile with capture and analytics included, and Pro (£3.99/mo) optional.
| UniversalContacts | Blinq | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Buy the card once (£24–£59) — Pro included, 3 months with plastic, 6 with bamboo and dual-chip, 12 with metal (optional £3.99/mo after) | Free plan + Premium $9.99/mo (~$7.33/mo annual) and Business from $4.99/card/mo, 5-card minimum |
| Free plan | Live profile + QR, plus free lead capture, built-in analytics (views, taps, connections) and a separate card for each profile | 2 digital cards, unlimited sharing, wallet — but lead capture, export and analytics are all paid |
| Lead capture & export | Lead capture free forever; CSV/vCard export + CRM webhook come with Pro — included with every card | Paid — lead capture, export and CRM sync sit on Premium and Business tiers |
| Card analytics | Views, taps and connections — free, no Pro needed | Advanced analytics on the Business tier |
| Wallet pass | Apple & Google Wallet — from the free Toolkit | Apple & Google Wallet |
| Physical NFC card | The core product — £24–£59 by material, one-off | App-first product |
| Design your card | Free Card Studio — 12 templates, 4 materials, live preview | Card design tools on paid tiers |
| A card per audience | A separate card per profile — share only what you want | — |
| Team admin | 5-card team pack £95 — invite the crew by email, each card links itself | Strong (templates, provisioning, CRM sync) |
| Best for | UK small businesses who want to own their card and their leads | App-led individuals and feature-heavy teams |
Prices and features re-checked on 4 August 2026 from blinq.me/pricing. Check their site for current details — plans change.
The honest verdict
Blinq's free plan looks generous until you try to capture, see or export a lead — those are Premium and Business there, and free with us. If you want an app-led platform with deep team tooling, Blinq is a fair pick. If you want to own your card and your leads, buy ours once — free live profile, free capture and analytics, Pro optional.