Comparison
Anexus Connect vs Blinq: digital business card comparison
Blinq is a well-known digital business card app out of Melbourne, Australia, with a generous free tier and a strong QR / Apple Wallet flow. Anexus Connect is a Canadian NFC-first alternative that leads with premium metal hardware, a built-in mini CRM, and 10 CRM integrations. Here is the honest side-by-side.
Verdict
If you already share by QR and want a free, polished digital card app, Blinq is a solid pick. If you want a premium NFC metal card in your wallet, a mini CRM that tracks every visitor by source and engagement, and native sync to 10 CRMs including Pipedrive and Zoho — Anexus Connect is built for that.
At a glance
| Feature | Anexus Connect | Blinq |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Digital NFC business card platform + mini CRM | Digital business card app (QR + NFC card add-on) |
| Headquarters | Ontario, Canada | Melbourne, Australia |
| Physical hardware | Metal Black, Stainless Steel, Phone Tap sticker | One PVC-style NFC card (add-on to the app) |
| Free tier | Yes — Basic plan is free forever | Yes — generous free plan |
| Apple Wallet pass | Yes — auto-updates from your profile | Yes |
| Built-in mini CRM | Yes — every visitor logged with source, device, engagement score | Basic contact list on higher tiers |
| AI-drafted follow-ups | Yes — AI drafts based on the visitor’s activity, sent via Gmail | Not a core feature |
| CRM integrations | 10 CRMs — HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zoho, Freshsales, Copper, Apollo, ActiveCampaign, Close, monday.com | HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier |
| Sell from your profile | Yes — Profile Shop with Stripe Connect for products, services, digital downloads | No native storefront |
| Localised for | English | English primarily |
| Starter price | $0 free · $24.99 Phone Tap · $59.99 metal · PRO $6.99/mo (yearly $59.99/yr) | Free tier + paid plans (see Blinq’s site for current pricing) |
Choose Anexus Connect if…
- You want a premium engraved metal card in your wallet, not just an app with a QR
- You care about knowing WHICH card, tap, or link brought each visitor — with source attribution built in
- You use Pipedrive, Zoho, Freshsales, Copper, Apollo, ActiveCampaign, Close, or monday.com (Blinq only supports HubSpot / Salesforce / Zapier natively)
- You want AI-drafted follow-up messages sent from Gmail based on each visitor’s activity
- You want to sell products, services, or a paid intro from your profile with Stripe
Choose Blinq if…
- You just want a fast, free digital card app with QR — hardware is optional for you
- HubSpot / Salesforce / Zapier cover the CRMs you use
- You prefer an app with a very mature UI and years of iteration
Frequently asked
Is Anexus Connect a direct alternative to Blinq?
Yes. Both are digital business card platforms with NFC, QR, Apple Wallet, and a digital profile. Anexus Connect is Canadian, hardware-forward (metal cards, Phone Tap sticker), and comes with a mini CRM plus 10 CRM integrations built in.
Does Anexus Connect have a free plan like Blinq?
Yes — the Basic plan is free forever and includes NFC sharing, a live digital profile, Apple Wallet pass, contact capture, real-time updates, and basic insights. The Phone Tap sticker card is $24.99 one-time if you want a physical card without going for metal.
Can I switch to Anexus Connect if I already use Blinq?
Yes — you can export your contacts from Blinq and import them into Anexus Connect via CSV, or sync directly from your CRM. Your existing NFC cards from Blinq will not link to Anexus (they are locked to Blinq profiles), so you would order a fresh Anexus card.
Ready to try Anexus Connect?
Free Basic plan. Metal cards from $59.99. Phone Tap sticker $24.99. PRO $6.99/mo (yearly $59.99).