ZapCard gives you NFC tap-to-profile, live edits, lead capture, and vCard save — the same core features as Linq — for a single $39 payment. No subscription to cancel, no US data to worry about, ships from Melbourne.
| Feature | ZapCard ⚡ | Linq |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $39 once (no subscription) | Free tier limited; subscription for full features |
| NFC tap to profile | ✓ All NFC phones | ✓ All NFC phones |
| QR code sharing | ✓ Unique URL → QR anywhere | ✓ QR available |
| Real-time profile edits | ✓ Live instantly | ✓ Live |
| vCard / save contact | ✓ One-tap download | ✓ Available |
| Lead capture inbox | ✓ Built-in (visitor leaves details) | ✓ Linq Pro tier |
| Ownership | 🇦🇺 Australian-owned | 🇺🇸 US-based servers |
| Privacy Act 1988 compliance | ✓ AU compliant | US jurisdiction |
| Card design | Matte black premium PVC | Multiple materials |
| Ships from | 🇦🇺 Melbourne — AU delivery | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Cancel anytime | No subscription to cancel | Cancel subscription |
| Team/bulk pricing | $29/card × 5+ with CSV onboarding | Business plans available |
Linq's free tier is intentionally limited to push you toward a paid plan. That makes sense for Linq's business model. ZapCard is $39 once — every feature included, no monthly charge to justify. For a sole trader or small business owner, that arithmetic is simple.
Linq is a US company. When you order, your card ships internationally — that's 2–4 weeks plus potential customs processing on your parcel. ZapCard ships from Melbourne. You also get a product that's designed with the AU professional context in mind: real estate agents, tradies, finance brokers, not US sales reps.
Every time someone saves their details on your Linq profile, that data goes to US servers. For any professional who holds client data under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), that's worth thinking about. ZapCard keeps everything on Cloudflare's secure network.
Digital card platforms often use "app" as a moat — features only available through their ecosystem, nudges to download the app, integrations that lock your contact data into their CRM. ZapCard is an NFC card that opens a webpage. That's it. You own the profile URL, and your contacts see it in their phone's browser.
ZapCard's matte-black PVC card with a silver foil bolt was designed to trigger a reaction when you hand it over — the "wait, what is that?" moment that starts the conversation. It's a physical object people want to examine before they even tap it. That's the opening.
$39 single (+ $5 shipping) · $29 each from 5 cards · Ships from Melbourne
First 50 buyers get hand-encoded chips + a personal welcome from Arman + Tyrone.
ZapCard charges $39 once, no subscription. Linq requires ongoing payment for most useful features. ZapCard is AU-made with Australian-owned; Linq is US-based.
Yes. Tap to any iPhone 7+ or NFC-enabled Android. Profile opens instantly in the recipient's browser. No app required — same experience as Linq.
Yes. Every ZapCard profile has a unique URL (zapcard.com.au/p?slug=your-name) that you can print as a QR on brochures, signage, email signatures, and LinkedIn.
All data in Cloudflare's secure network. ZapCard operates under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Your clients' details never leave Australian soil.
ZapCard ships from Melbourne. Standard AU post delivery. No international customs delays, no AUD–USD conversion surprises. First batch ships May–June 2026.