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What it is

AntCards provides digital business cards for professionals and teams to share contact details, collect leads, track engagement and manage company identity. Cards can be shared by QR code, NFC, direct link or contact download, with optional wallet passes. Public cards can receive Connect Requests, and users can send follow-up emails through AntCards. Analytics include views, saves, button clicks, countries and action heatmaps. Company accounts add member management, role-based access, approval workflows, policy enforcement and company-level analytics. Event mode supports event-specific details such as venue and booth number, temporary actions and campaign tracking. Google Wallet and Apple Wallet are supported for Company and Professional accounts when configured; Company accounts include API access. A free account includes one card profile and personal analytics. The Company plan costs $79 per month for 10 users, with additional users at $5 per user per month. A 30-day Company trial offers the full Company features for up to 10 users without a credit card upfront; paid Company features lock when the trial ends unless subscribed. Professional access is enabled by activation code, not public self-serve checkout.

Spec sheet

What it does
AntCards provides digital business cards for individuals, teams and organizations, with lead collection, engagement tracking and company identity management.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Product
AntCards provides digital business cards for professionals and teams to share contact details, collect leads, track engagement, and manage company identity.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Intended users
The free account is presented for individuals, while the Company Account is presented for teams and organizations.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Trial
The Company trial provides full Company features for 30 days for up to 10 users without a credit card upfront; Company paid features lock after the trial unless subscribed.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
API
The Company Account includes API access.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Privacy
The privacy policy says AntCards does not sell personal contact data to unrelated third parties and describes access controls, verification steps, abuse monitoring, and suspicious-traffic protections.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Support
The site provides a contact form for company needs and support requests.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Founded
2004Read 28 Sep 2026 · antcards.com
Analytics
The platform tracks views, saves, button clicks, countries, and action heatmaps.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Analytics detail
The platform tracks views, saves, button clicks, countries and action heatmaps.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
API access
API access is included with the Company Account.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Approval workflows
Company accounts provide approval workflows and policy enforcement.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Central branding
Company accounts let organizations manage shared branding across linked users.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Company activities
The registered company lists information-technology services, data processing and hosting, advertising and business-support activities.Read 20 Oct 2026 · find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk
Company analytics
Company accounts provide analytics across linked users and company contacts.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Contact download
Recipients can download contact-card details from a profile.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Content ownership
Terms say users retain ownership of submitted content while granting AntCards a non-exclusive license to host, process and display it for the service.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Data collected
The privacy policy lists account data, published card information, lead activity and analytics such as device and browser metadata.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Data sale statement
AntCards says it does not sell personal contact data to unrelated third parties.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Direct links
Each card can be shared through a direct public URL.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Event mode
Event profiles can show venue and booth information, temporary actions and campaign tracking.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Events
Event mode supports event-specific profile details such as venue and booth number, temporary actions, and campaign tracking for exhibitions and conferences.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Follow-up email
Users can send follow-up emails from AntCards after receiving contact requests.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Gwelo Tap history
Gwelo’s timeline says the Gwelo Tap idea began in 2010 but was initially shelved because of limited resources.Read 20 Oct 2026 · gwelo.net
Lead capture
Public cards can receive Connect Requests from people who want follow-up.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Lead follow-up
Users can collect Connect Requests from public cards and send follow-up emails from AntCards.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Legal company
Companies House identifies MAGPIE CONCEPT LTD as an active UK private limited company, number 13051684.Read 20 Oct 2026 · find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk
Legal incorporation
MAGPIE CONCEPT LTD was incorporated on 30 November 2020.Read 20 Oct 2026 · find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk
Limit: free account
The Free Account is limited to one digital card profile.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Limit: public visibility
Information on a public card or wallet pass may be visible to anyone with its link, QR code or NFC access, subject to visibility settings.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
LinkedIn headquarters
LinkedIn lists Magpie Concept headquarters in Cardiff.Read 20 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
LinkedIn industry
LinkedIn classifies Magpie Concept as Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and describes it as a medical communications and creative agency serving pharma and biotech companies.Read 20 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
LinkedIn ownership
LinkedIn describes Magpie Concept as privately held and founded in 2020.Read 20 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
LinkedIn size
LinkedIn lists Magpie Concept as having 2–10 employees.Read 20 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Live updates
Editing a profile updates the information shown through the existing card URL and QR scans.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
NFC sharing
Cards can be shared through NFC touchpoints.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Personal analytics
Individual accounts can view personal statistics for card views and saves.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Professional access
Professional access is enabled by activation code for selected users and is not a public self-serve checkout plan.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Professional availability
Professional access is enabled by activation code for selected users and is not a public self-serve checkout plan.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Public card visibility
Information on a public AntCards page or wallet pass may be visible to anyone with its link, QR code, or NFC access, subject to visibility settings and company policy controls.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
QR sharing
Cards can be shared through QR codes.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Registered office
Companies House lists the registered office at 14 Museum Place, City Centre, Cardiff, CF10 3BH, United Kingdom.Read 20 Oct 2026 · find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk
Related product group
Gwelo’s website lists Gwelo Tap among its solutions and identifies Magpie Concept LTD as the powering company.Read 20 Oct 2026 · gwelo.net
Security statement
AntCards describes access controls, verification steps, abuse monitoring and suspicious-traffic protections, while stating that absolute security cannot be guaranteed.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Service model
Terms describe the service as provided on an as-is and as-available basis.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Sharing
Cards can be shared through QR codes, NFC, direct links, downloadable contact cards, and optional wallet passes.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Software ownership
Terms state that the website, branding, software and related content belong to AntCards or its licensors and are protected by intellectual-property laws.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Team management
Company accounts include member management, role-based access, approval workflows, policy enforcement, and company-level analytics.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Team roles
Company workspaces support owner, admin, manager and member roles.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Trial limitation
Company paid features lock after the 30-day trial unless the organization subscribes.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Trial terms
The Company trial includes full Company features for up to 10 users for 30 days without a credit card.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Wallet integrations
Google Wallet and Apple Wallet are supported for Company and Professional accounts when configured.Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com

Plans and prices

Free Account Free $0 / month One digital card profile · QR, NFC, link, and contact download · Personal analytics for views and saves Read 3 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Free Account Free $0 / month 1 digital card profile · QR, NFC, link and contact download · personal views and saves analytics · address book and profile tools Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Company Account $79 a month $79 / month includes 10 users + $5/user/month for additional users Role-based access · branding · approvals · policy enforcement · company analytics · lead capture and follow-up · event mode · billing and invoices · API access Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com
Professional access Priced on request Activation code; public self-serve price not stated Advanced individual features may include lead capture · smart follow-up · event mode · wallet support Read 20 Oct 2026 · antcards.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Sharing supports QR, NFC, links and contact downloads.
  • Connect Requests and follow-up emails support lead handling.
  • Company accounts include roles and approval workflows.
  • Analytics cover views, clicks, countries and action heatmaps.
  • Company trial includes full features for up to 10 users.

Limits

  • Company costs $79 per month for 10 users.
  • Additional Company users cost $5 per user per month.
  • Professional access requires an activation code.
  • Public card details may be visible through links, QR or NFC.

Who it suits

The free account is presented for individuals who want a digital card and personal analytics. Company accounts are intended for teams and organizations that need shared controls, analytics or event tools.

AntCards in depth

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AntCards suits professionals who want a shareable digital card and teams that need centralized control over employee profiles. Its strongest case is the combination of lead follow-up, engagement analytics, and company administration; individuals get a narrower free account.

Overview

AntCards turns a professional profile into a contact-sharing and lead-capture tool. Recipients can reach a card by QR code, NFC, direct link, downloadable contact card, or optional wallet pass. Public cards can accept Connect Requests, and users can send follow-up emails from the platform. That makes it useful beyond exchanging contact details, although collecting a lead is only the start of follow-up.

Analytics range from views and saves to button clicks, countries, and action heatmaps. These measures give teams more ways to assess engagement than simple profile-view counts. Public-page and wallet-pass information may be visible to anyone who has the link or can access the QR code or NFC, subject to visibility settings and company policy. AntCards says it does not sell personal contact data to unrelated third parties and describes access controls, verification, abuse monitoring, and suspicious-traffic protections.

Key features

Sharing and lead follow-up

QR, NFC, links, contact downloads, and wallet passes accommodate different ways of exchanging a card. Connect Requests and follow-up email keep lead capture and outreach in one service, a practical advantage for professionals who want to continue a conversation after sharing a profile.

Company controls and events

Company accounts add member management, role-based access, approval workflows, policy enforcement, and company-level analytics. Those controls suit organizations that need to govern employee cards rather than leave each profile entirely to its owner. Event mode supports temporary actions and event-specific profile details such as a venue or booth number, with campaign tracking for exhibitions and conferences. The Company Account also includes API access.

Wallet support

Google Wallet and Apple Wallet integrations are supported for Company and Professional accounts when configured. They are not part of the listed Free Account inclusions, so an individual choosing the free tier should not count on wallet integration as a free-plan feature.

Pricing

AntCards uses a freemium model. The Free Account costs nothing, billed $0 / month, and includes one digital card profile, QR, NFC, link and contact download sharing, plus personal analytics for views and saves. It is a sensible starting point for one person who needs a basic card and those two engagement measures, but it does not include the full Company feature set.

The Company Account costs $79 a month, billed $79 / month, and includes 10 users. Additional users cost $5/user/month. It includes full Company features, making it the relevant option for teams that need administration, policy controls, company-level analytics, or API access. The seat allowance makes the entry cost clearer for a ten-person team, while growing organizations should factor in the per-user charge.

A 30-day Company trial provides full Company features for up to 10 users without a credit card upfront. Company paid features lock after the trial unless the organization subscribes. Professional access is enabled by activation code for selected users rather than through public self-serve checkout, so it is not a standard purchasable tier for every reader.

Platforms

AntCards supports Android, iOS, and web, covering mobile use and browser access. No other platform is included in its stated support.

Who it's for

The Free Account is best for an individual who wants one digital profile, several sharing methods, and basic personal analytics without a monthly bill. Company is the better fit for teams that need consistent card policies, role-based access, approval workflows, or event-specific profiles. AntCards is less compelling for a solo user who needs only a minimal contact card and does not need its lead follow-up or broader analytics.

Pros and cons

Pro: Multiple sharing formats, including QR, NFC, links, downloads, and optional wallet passes, give recipients several routes to a profile.

Pro: Connect Requests, follow-up email, and detailed engagement measures bring lead handling and performance signals together.

Pro: Company controls and event mode address organizational needs that a personal card alone does not.

Con: The free account is limited to one profile and personal views-and-saves analytics, so it is a comparatively narrow option for anyone seeking team-level insight.

Con: Company starts at $79 per month for 10 users, with additional seats billed separately at $5/user/month.

Con: Professional access depends on an activation code, not an open self-serve purchase.

Con: Public card or wallet-pass content can be seen by people with link, QR, or NFC access, so users need to consider what they expose.

Alternatives

Digital Business Card Software is the broader category directory for readers who want to compare services beyond AntCards.

Choose Blinq Email Signatures instead if email signatures are central and a free tier with a personal signature, two digital business cards, unlimited sharing, and contact creation better matches the need.

One Good Card is worth considering for a free team-oriented starting point: its Free plan includes up to 30 users, one admin, a central CRM and deal manager, plus CRM analytics and a leaderboard.

Consider Haystack if unlimited personal cards, shares, and AI card scans on its free Personal plan are more important than AntCards' stated team controls.

KADO is another freemium digital-card option for readers comparing alternatives.

Pick Wave Connect if a free card with unlimited sharing and contacts, an email signature, and Google or Apple Wallet support is the closer fit.

Dot is an alternative for readers comparing digital-profile services.

Consider IdentiQ if a plan with a stated monthly lead-capture cap and analytics-retention period better suits your requirements.

CallCard is another alternative to compare.

Verdict

AntCards is the stronger fit for professionals and organizations that will use lead follow-up and, especially, the Company account's controls, analytics, and event tools. The free tier offers a useful individual entry point, but the clearest reason to look elsewhere is a need for a more expansive free personal plan or a self-serve Professional purchase.

Verdict

AntCards combines digital cards, lead follow-up and engagement analytics, with team controls for Company accounts. Note the public-card visibility and the distinction between self-serve Free access and Company or activation-code Professional access.

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