NexaLink vs Haystack
NexaLink vs Haystack digital business cards: enterprise-only vs SMB-friendly, feature comparison, pricing, scanner and CRM coverage, migration guide.
Haystack is an enterprise-tier digital card platform. They require a sales conversation to get pricing, minimums are typically 100+ users, and the product is positioned as a corporate brand-management tool more than an individual networking tool. That model works for large companies with procurement processes; it's overkill for a 5-person sales team or a solo founder.
NexaLink serves both ends of that spectrum. Individuals get a genuinely useful free tier. Small teams get a self-serve Team plan with admin dashboards. Enterprise customers get the full admin suite with SSO, SCIM, and audit logs — without a 100-seat minimum. The functional coverage is comparable; the accessibility is not.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | NexaLink | Haystack |
|---|---|---|
| Free Individual Plan | Trial only | |
| Self-Serve Team Plan | From 2 users | 100+ user minimum |
| Enterprise Admin Dashboard | ||
| SSO / SCIM | Enterprise tier | |
| Business Card Scanner | 99% OCR | Enterprise add-on |
| CRM with AI Follow-Ups | Enterprise only | |
| Apple + Google Wallet | Both | Apple only |
| Public Pricing | ||
| Starting Price | Free / $1.99 mo individual | Contact sales |
| Procurement Required |
Why Choose NexaLink?
Pricing
NexaLink
Free + Pro $1.99/mo + Team $5/user/mo + Enterprise custom
Haystack
Custom enterprise pricing, 100+ user minimum typical
Migrating from Haystack
Step-by-step — most users complete the switch in under an hour.
Request an export from Haystack admin
Haystack enterprise admins can request a contact / profile export. Takes a business day or two in most accounts.
Bulk-provision users in NexaLink
Upload the export CSV into NexaLink Team admin. Each user receives an invite email; cards are created with their name, title, and affiliation.
Configure SSO + SCIM (if needed)
Enterprise plans support Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace SSO and SCIM provisioning. Takes 30 minutes with your IT team.
Cancel Haystack contract at renewal
Plan the migration to complete before your Haystack renewal date to avoid overlapping subscriptions.
Who should pick each?
Stay with Haystack
Stay with Haystack if: you're a Fortune 500 with procurement requirements you've already worked through, you have a dedicated Haystack CSM relationship that delivers value, or your compliance/security review team already approved Haystack and switching costs exceed the savings.
Switch to NexaLink
Switch to NexaLink if: you're an individual or small team (Haystack isn't really sold to you anyway), you're a mid-market company (50-500 users) where Haystack's enterprise minimums and pricing are excessive, or you want Scanner and CRM functionality Haystack gates behind top tiers.
Our Verdict
Haystack is built for enterprise; NexaLink is built for individuals and teams of all sizes. If you're a large enterprise with procurement requirements and a preference for dedicated CSM support, Haystack may be the right path. For 90% of customers — individuals, SMBs, teams under 100 — NexaLink is both more accessible and more feature-complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does NexaLink have an enterprise tier like Haystack?
Yes. NexaLink Enterprise includes SSO (Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace), SCIM provisioning, audit logs, and dedicated CSM support. Pricing is custom, but with no 100-user minimum — we serve teams of 10 on enterprise-grade security if required.
Can I get NexaLink without a sales call?
Yes. Individual Pro, Team, and Lifetime plans are all self-serve — credit card, instant access. Only the full Enterprise tier requires a sales conversation, and even that is usually 30 minutes.
Is NexaLink secure enough for an enterprise?
Yes. SOC 2 Type II compliant, SSO support, SCIM provisioning, role-based access, audit logs, encrypted at rest and in transit. Security documentation available on request.
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