V1CE
The honest UniversalContacts vs V1CE comparison.
V1CE makes polished, design-led NFC cards and promotes a serious sales-CRM subscription on top. If you want a straightforward card with a free live profile — and Pro included with every card, optional £3.99/mo after — compare the totals.
| UniversalContacts | V1CE | |
|---|---|---|
| Card pricing | £24–£59 by material, one-off | From £75 one-off, by material (their pricing page) |
| Ongoing software fee | None forced — Pro (£3.99/mo) optional, included with every card (3 months plastic, 6 months bamboo and dual-chip, 12 months metal) | Optional "Client Capture OS" CRM at £49/month after a 30-day trial |
| Free live profile | Yes — works without buying a card | Profile comes with the card |
| Design options | Free Card Studio — 12 templates, 4 materials, live preview — plus clean standard designs | Strong — custom design-led cards |
| Best for | Budget-conscious UK small businesses | Design-led brands and sales teams who want the CRM |
Prices and features checked on 22 July 2026 from v1ce.co/pricing (cards "from £75 one-time"; Client Capture OS £49/month after a 30-day trial). Check their site for current figures — plans change.
The honest verdict
If you want a custom, design-led card and you will use their sales CRM, V1CE is a proper option. If not: our metal card is a one-off £59 — about the cost of a single month of their £49/month CRM — and ours comes with 12 months of Pro included.