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EnBizCard vs Haystack
Both stand on business card software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
EnBizCard provides card creation, contact sharing, and self-hosting options without a sign-up requirement. Its web workflow requires users to check links and clean up unused fields before downloading.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Haystack combines digital card sharing with contact capture and team administration. Check the one-card-per-email limit on the free version if you need multiple cards for one address.
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| EnBizCard | Haystack | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Business (annual): $2.50 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | enbizcard.vishnuraghav.com | thehaystackapp.com |
| On business card software | #5 of 22 | #1 of 22 |
EnBizCard: what it does well
- Free plan requires no sign-up
- Cards support QR code and link sharing
- Visitors can download contact details as vCard
- Offers Docker instructions for self-hosting
- Maker says it has no ads or user tracking
What to know first
- Generated cards download as ZIP files
- Users must confirm links and remove unused sections before download
Haystack: what it does well
- Cards can be shared through QR, NFC, and messaging channels
- Recipients do not need the Haystack app
- Paper card scanning can add contacts to a CRM
- Team administrators can manage fields and card designs
What to know first
- Free version allows one card per email address
- Pro and Business plans are billed monthly
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