NexaLink vs Linq
Full comparison of NexaLink and Linq digital business cards — NFC hardware vs software-first, scanner accuracy, CRM, pricing, and a migration guide. Which one fits your team?
Linq's product story centers on hardware: you buy a Linq card, a keychain fob, or a wearable, and you tap it against another phone to share your digital card. It's a physical object at the point of sale, which some teams love — and others find expensive and breakable. NexaLink is software-first: your existing phone's NFC chip does the tap, no Linq-branded hardware required, and the same digital card lives behind the QR / link / Apple Wallet pass.
The comparison isn't just about NFC: NexaLink also ships a dedicated Scanner app (99% OCR on cards you receive) and a dedicated CRM app with AI follow-up drafts. Linq has neither. If you collect cards at events — not just hand them out — the NexaLink stack is substantially more functional.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | NexaLink | Linq |
|---|---|---|
| Free Digital Card | ||
| NFC Sharing (no hardware purchase) | Phone's built-in NFC | Requires Linq product ($20+) |
| NFC Products Required | ||
| Card Scanner (OCR) | Dedicated app, 99% | None |
| CRM / Contact Management | Dedicated app, AI follow-ups | None |
| AI Follow-Up Drafts | ||
| Apple Wallet Pass | ||
| Google Wallet Pass | ||
| Team Branding + Admin Dashboard | Teams plan only | |
| Event Tagging | ||
| Offline Capture | Partial | |
| Engagement Analytics | Full dashboard | Basic |
| Multi-Profile / Multi-Card | Limited | |
| Lifetime Option | $29.99 | None |
| Pro Starting Price | $1.99/mo | $5.99/mo + hardware |
Why Choose NexaLink?
Pricing
NexaLink
Free + Pro $1.99/mo + Lifetime $29.99
Linq
Free + Linq Pro $5.99/mo + Linq cards/products $19.99-$59.99
Migrating from Linq
Step-by-step — most users complete the switch in under an hour.
Keep your Linq hardware for now
Your physical Linq cards keep working during migration — you're not breaking anything. You can update the URL the Linq card points to, so the same hardware can point at your new NexaLink card if you like that flow.
Export Linq contacts (if any)
In Linq, Contacts → Export. NexaLink CRM accepts the standard CSV format — field mapping is automatic.
Build your NexaLink card
Upload logo, photo, and links. NexaLink Pro templates cover the main Linq layouts; most users rebuild in 10-15 minutes.
Re-point your Linq card (optional)
If you want to keep using your Linq hardware but with the NexaLink card behind it, re-point the Linq URL to your NexaLink URL. Free migration — no hardware purchase.
Who should pick each?
Stay with Linq
Stay with Linq if: your team genuinely values branded physical cards as a prop (e.g., hospitality, luxury retail), your clientele associates 'tap' with hardware not phone, or your company has already invested in Linq-branded team cards and wants to maximize that purchase.
Switch to NexaLink
Switch to NexaLink if: you don't need branded hardware and would rather tap phones, you also collect cards from others (our Scanner beats Linq's nothing), you want a real CRM with follow-up drafts, or you want a lifetime option.
Our Verdict
Linq's business model is selling NFC hardware. NexaLink is software-first — phone's NFC + QR + link share the same digital card, and the stack includes Scanner and CRM. For teams where reps already carry phones, NexaLink eliminates the hardware purchase, the shipping delay, and the 'who lost their Linq card' problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy hardware to use NexaLink NFC?
No. Every modern iPhone and Android has an NFC chip. NexaLink uses that chip to share your card phone-to-phone — no Linq-branded card required. You can also use QR, link, Apple Wallet, or Google Wallet.
Can I keep my Linq card hardware?
Yes. If you own a Linq card, you can re-point its URL to your NexaLink card. Your physical hardware keeps working; the destination just changes.
Does NexaLink scan cards that others give me?
Yes — and Linq doesn't. NexaLink's dedicated Scanner app achieves 99% OCR accuracy across 50+ languages. Every scanned card lands in your NexaLink CRM with AI follow-up drafts ready.
Try NexaLink Free
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