Popl, Blinq, V1CE and Mobilo are excellent international products. But if you work in Switzerland, the differences matter: monthly subscriptions, English-only websites, dollar prices, data outside Europe. Here is a factual comparison, verified on each brand's official website.
| Criteria | DigiCart | Popl | Blinq | V1CE | Mobilo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company and governing law | Swiss company (Gerlafingen SO), subject to the Swiss nFADP | United States (Los Angeles), US law | Australia (Melbourne), law of the State of Victoria | United Kingdom (Preston), UK law | United States (New York), US law |
| Pricing model | One-time purchase CHF 59 to 100, VAT included. Digital profile and unlimited updates included. | Prices not published on the official website (on request)* | Limited free plan (2 cards); advanced features via subscription; cards from USD 19.99* | One-time card purchase (GBP), core software included* | Card (catalogue USD 19.99 to 139, frequent promotions) + subscription for key features* |
| Subscription required? | No. Never. No monthly fees. | Subscription for advanced features, pricing on request* | Premium USD 9.99/month (7.33/month billed annually) for full customisation, export and scanner* | Optional (CRM tool), 30-day trial* | Pro from USD 3/month for lead capture, analytics and integrations* |
| App needed? | No app: everything runs in the browser, for you and for your contacts. | Web editing available; card activation is documented via the mobile app* | Web editing available; mobile app heavily promoted* | Optional app, not required* | Web portal or mobile app* |
| Website in French or German? | Yes: FR, DE, IT, EN, ES, SQ. Support based in Gerlafingen. | English only* | English only* | English only* | English only* |
| CHF prices and Swiss invoice? | Yes: CHF prices incl. VAT, payment by official Swiss QR-bill (e-banking, TWINT). | USD; no CHF pricing found* | USD; no CHF pricing found* | GBP; no CHF pricing found* | USD; no CHF pricing found* |
| Your data | Swiss company subject to the nFADP, hosting by Hostinger (Europe), client profiles not indexed. | Terms governed by US law* | Cloud hosting, region not specified; storage possibly outside Australia (USA, Canada, EU)* | Transfers to the United States mentioned in the privacy policy* | Data transferred to and stored in the United States* |
You pay for the card once (CHF 59 to 100, VAT included). The digital profile, the dashboard and unlimited updates are included. No monthly fees, no hidden costs.
No. You create and edit your profile in the browser, and your contacts receive your details in their browser. Nothing to install, for you or for them.
DigiCart is a Swiss company, subject to the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP). Technical hosting is provided by Hostinger (data centre in Europe). Your contacts are never sold and your card is not indexed by search engines.