NexaLink vs Dot
NexaLink vs Dot digital business cards: software-first vs hardware-first approaches, feature comparison, CRM capabilities, migration guide, and who should pick each.
Dot's business model is selling a branded NFC card — typically $29 plus subscription. The physical card looks good in a coffee-shop meeting but the underlying digital experience is a basic landing page. NexaLink flips the model: the NFC chip in your phone is enough, no hardware purchase required, and the digital side includes a full Scanner app (99% OCR) and a CRM with AI follow-ups.
If a branded physical card matters for your brand or industry, Dot's hardware is the differentiator. If you care more about what happens after the tap — capturing scanned cards, following up, syncing to CRM — NexaLink's software stack is several features richer.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | NexaLink | Dot |
|---|---|---|
| Free Digital Card | ||
| NFC without hardware purchase | ||
| Physical NFC Card Required | Yes ($29+) | |
| Card Scanner (OCR) | 99%, dedicated app | |
| CRM App with AI Follow-Ups | ||
| Apple + Google Wallet Passes | Both | Apple only |
| Multi-Profile / Multi-Card | Limited | |
| Team Admin Dashboard | Enterprise only | |
| Lifetime Option | $29.99 | None |
| Starting Price | Free / $1.99 mo | $29 card + subscription |
Why Choose NexaLink?
Pricing
NexaLink
Free + Pro $1.99/mo + Lifetime $29.99
Dot
$29+ device + Pro subscription
Migrating from Dot
Step-by-step — most users complete the switch in under an hour.
Keep your Dot card
Re-point your Dot card URL to your new NexaLink card. Your physical hardware keeps working; the destination just changes.
Rebuild your card in NexaLink
NexaLink Pro templates cover the main Dot layouts. Upload logo, photo, links — takes 10-15 minutes.
Start using Scanner for inbound cards
Install NexaLink Scanner. Scan the next 5 cards you receive at an event — OCR accuracy, AI follow-up drafts, and CRM sync all work out of the box.
Cancel Dot subscription when ready
Once your new NexaLink card is live and you've used Scanner + CRM for a few weeks, cancel Dot. The physical card still works pointed at NexaLink.
Who should pick each?
Stay with Dot
Stay with Dot if: the physical card is core to your brand presentation, you use the card as a memorable gift/leave-behind, or your audience responds to 'tap my Dot' better than 'tap my phone'.
Switch to NexaLink
Switch to NexaLink if: the $29 per-rep hardware cost is adding up, you want a Scanner for inbound cards (Dot has none), you want a CRM with follow-up drafts, or you want Google Wallet support.
Our Verdict
Dot's value is the physical card as a marketing prop. NexaLink is software-first — phone NFC + QR + Apple/Google Wallet replace the physical card, and the platform includes Scanner and CRM. For teams where reps already carry phones, NexaLink eliminates the hardware cost entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep my Dot card while switching to NexaLink?
Yes. Re-point your Dot card URL to your new NexaLink card. You don't have to throw away the hardware you already own.
Does NexaLink include a scanner for cards I receive?
Yes. NexaLink Scanner is a dedicated app with 99% OCR accuracy. Dot has no scanner functionality, which means Dot users still need a separate app to digitize physical cards they receive.
Is there a lifetime option?
Yes. NexaLink Pro Lifetime is $29.99 — coincidentally, about the same as a single Dot physical card. Dot has no lifetime tier.
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