The Linktree alternative for Australian professionals
Your Linktree. In a card.
No subscription. Ships from Melbourne.
Linktree lives in your Instagram bio. ZapCard lives in your wallet — and shares the same multi-link profile with one NFC tap. $39 once, Australian-owned, no monthly fees.
Linktree vs ZapCard — what actually changes
Linktree
A multi-link page that lives online. You share it via your Instagram bio URL, a QR code on your phone, or a link in a message. It's digital-only — there's no physical object to hand to someone.
- Digital page only — no physical card
- Requires your phone to share in person
- Pro plan $9–$24/month for analytics, scheduling, etc.
- Australian-owned business (runs on Cloudflare's global network)
ZapCard AU
A physical NFC card that stores your same multi-link profile. Hand the card — they tap — your profile opens. No QR code. No sending a link. Your phone doesn't need to be out.
- Physical NFC card + digital multi-link profile
- No phone needed from you to share face-to-face
- One-time $39 — no recurring charges, ever
- Australian-owned, Privacy Act 1988 compliant
ZapCard vs Linktree — side by side
| ZapCard AU | Linktree | |
|---|---|---|
| Physical card | ✅ NFC card in wallet | ❌ Digital only |
| Multi-link profile | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| In-person sharing | Hand card → they tap | Show phone / send URL / QR scan |
| Your phone required to share | ❌ Not needed | ✅ Must have phone ready |
| App required to receive | ❌ No app needed | ❌ No app needed |
| Subscription / monthly fees | None — ever | Free (limited) or $9–$24/month Pro/Premium |
| Price to get full features | $39 AUD once | $9–$24/month ($108–$288/yr) |
| Tap analytics | ✅ Included (team plans) | ✅ Pro plan only |
| Profile scheduling / link scheduling | Live updates any time | ✅ Premium plans |
| Ownership | 🇦🇺 Australian-owned | 🇺🇸 US infrastructure (AU company) |
| Privacy Act 1988 (AU) compliant | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Partially (AU entity, US data) |
| Works without your phone | ✅ Card carries the link | ❌ Phone required |
| 24-month total cost | $39 | $0 (free, limited) or $216–$576 |
Who upgrades from Linktree to ZapCard
Professionals who network face-to-face
Linktree is built for social media audiences. If you're meeting clients, investors, or partners in person — real estate, finance, health, hospitality, architecture — a physical tap-to-share card is more natural and professional than showing your phone screen.
Paying Linktree Pro and rethinking it
Linktree Pro runs $9–$24/month. Over two years: $216–$576. ZapCard is $39 once — same multi-link profile, physical card included, no monthly invoice to cancel if you forget.
Creators going professional
When you're in creator mode, Linktree in your bio is fine. When you start taking brand deals, consulting, or client work seriously, a physical card with a tap-to-open profile is the professional-grade version of the same idea.
AU professionals with Privacy Act exposure
Accountants, lawyers, finance brokers, and healthcare workers have specific obligations under Australian privacy law. ZapCard stores your profile data on Cloudflare's secure network.
Anyone whose phone dies at the worst moment
At a conference, an expo, or a dinner — your phone is flat. Your Linktree QR code doesn't exist without it. A ZapCard is passive: the chip holds the link, no battery required. You're always ready to share.
Keep Linktree for social. Use ZapCard for face-to-face.
They're not mutually exclusive. Your Linktree link stays in your Instagram and TikTok bio for social audiences. ZapCard handles the in-person moments — client meetings, networking events, expos, and everything where handing a physical card is more natural than asking someone to scan your phone.
Your ZapCard profile can even link to your Linktree as one of its profile links. The physical card becomes the entry point; Linktree becomes one destination in your multi-link profile.
Pre-order ZapCard $39 →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ZapCard and Linktree?
Linktree is a digital bio-link page that you share via your Instagram bio, a URL, or a QR code on your phone screen. ZapCard is a physical NFC card that stores the same multi-link profile — the recipient taps the card with their phone and your full profile opens instantly. No phone needed from you, no QR code scanning. ZapCard is also a one-time $39 purchase with no subscription fees.
Does ZapCard work like a Linktree page with multiple links?
Yes. Your ZapCard profile is a multi-link page — exactly like a Linktree. You can add links to your website, social media, booking page, portfolio, contact form, and more. The difference is delivery: ZapCard delivers that page via a physical NFC tap rather than a URL you have to share.
Does ZapCard charge a monthly fee like Linktree Pro?
No. ZapCard is a one-time $39 purchase. Linktree charges $9–$24/month for Pro and Premium plans. Over two years that's $216–$576. ZapCard gives you full multi-link profile management, unlimited updates, and analytics — no recurring charges.
Is ZapCard better than Linktree for in-person networking?
Yes, for in-person contexts. Linktree requires you to pull out your phone and show a QR code or send a link. ZapCard is a physical card — you hand it over, they tap, your profile opens. It's faster, more professional, and works even when your phone is in your bag, on charge, or out of battery.