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Kadrella vs OwnCardly

Both stand on digital business card software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Kadrella

Free plan Web

Choose Kadrella if you want web-based management of students, teachers, lessons and payments, with plans that add integrations or broader administration tools. Free covers core management and data import; Essentials and Complete each offer a 15-day trial. Look elsewhere if you need a platform other than web or support beyond email on the Free plan.

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OwnCardly

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

OwnCardly combines a visual card editor with tools for team imports and several export formats. It offers web access and self-hosting, with a free plan and guest use available.

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The facts

KadrellaOwnCardly
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebSelf-hosted, Web
Lowest paid planEssentials: €29 a monthFree or on request
Plans published31
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitekadrella.comowncardly.com
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Kadrella: what it does well

  • Free plan includes core student, teacher, lesson and payment management.
  • Data import is included on the Free plan.
  • Essentials includes calendar and contacts sync.
  • Essentials integrates with WhatsApp and Discord.
  • Complete includes bank reconciliation, reports and invoices.

What to know first

  • Free plan includes email support only.
  • Essentials and Complete cost €29 and €49 per month, respectively.
  • The paid plans' free trials last 15 days.

OwnCardly: what it does well

  • Free plan costs nothing.
  • CSV uploads and spreadsheet pastes map columns automatically.
  • Exports include HTML, vCards, and QR codes.
  • Guest data stays in the browser.
  • MIT licensed for self-hosting and modification.

What to know first

  • No limits are stated for the free plan.
  • Guest use keeps data in the browser.

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