Comparisons · Checked October 26, 2026
Abutic vs Blinq
Blinq is a digital business card app with optional NFC cards and paid plans for lead capture and teams. Abutic makes custom engraved metal cards you buy once, with lead capture built in. Here is how they compare, using Blinq’s own pages.
The short answer
An Abutic custom engraved steel card is $29.99, versus $79.99+ for Blinq’s metal card with your logo engraved. Neither needs a subscription for the card to work.
Side by side
Blinq details come from its public pages and listings, checked October 26, 2026. Prices change, so check Blinq’s site before you buy.
| Feature | Abutic | Blinq |
|---|---|---|
| Metal card price | Steel $29.99, front + back $35. Copper $39.99 / $44.99. One-time. | Custom Metal (your logo engraved) $79.99+. Plain Metal $49.99+. One-time. |
| Custom design | Your logo, name and details laser engraved, from a design you make or we make. Free mockup to approve first. | Your logo engraved in stainless steel on the Custom Metal card. The $49.99 Metal card lists no engraving option. |
| Subscription | Not required. The card and a basic profile work free. Abutic+ is optional at $6.99/month. | Not required for the card. Free plan with two digital cards. Premium $9.99/month ($7.33/month billed yearly). |
| First-year cost, engraved metal card | $29.99 (steel, no subscription) | $79.99 (Custom Metal, free plan) |
| Team pricing | $25 per steel card at 5 or more; quotes from 10+ cards. | Business plan $6.99 per user/month ($4.99 billed yearly), minimum 5. |
| Speed | Mockup within 24 hours. US delivery 7–10 business days after approval, or 4–5 expedited (+$5). | Custom cards ship in 48 hours. |
| Shipping | Free in the US. Flat $19 to Canada and other countries. | Free shipping over $30. |
| Where the tap goes | Your Abutic profile or any URL, changeable anytime. The chip is not locked to Abutic. | Your Blinq profile. |
| Lead capture | Scan any business card or event badge into your Connections, with no duplicates, notes on where you met and follow-up reminders. Visitors can also send you their details from your profile. CSV export to any CRM with Abutic+. 2 free scans on every account, unlimited with Abutic+. | Card and badge scanner, AI contact enrichment, contact export and CRM sync listed on the paid Premium and Business plans. |
| Where it’s made | Engraved and hand-inspected in California, USA. | Custom cards made in the USA. |
| Guarantee | 30-day money-back guarantee, 90-day connection guarantee (no new connections, full refund), lifetime warranty against defects and free replacement of lost cards for life. | Not stated on the pages we checked. |
Why people choose Abutic
- Custom engraved steel for $29.99, about $50 less than Blinq’s $79.99+ custom metal card.
- Front and back engraving ($35) and a copper finish ($39.99).
- Card and badge scanning into Connections: 2 free scans on every account, unlimited with Abutic+ ($6.99/month).
- A free mockup within 24 hours; nothing is engraved until you approve it.
- $25 per steel card at 5 or more.
Questions, answered
Is Abutic cheaper than Blinq?
For a custom engraved metal card, yes. Abutic steel is $29.99 and Blinq’s Custom Metal card is listed at $79.99+. Blinq’s plain Metal card, without engraving, is $49.99+.
Do I need a subscription for either?
No. Blinq’s free plan covers two digital cards, and Premium is $9.99/month ($7.33/month billed yearly). Abutic’s card and basic profile are free, and Abutic+ is optional at $6.99/month.
How fast does an Abutic card arrive?
You get a design mockup within 24 hours. After you approve it, US delivery takes 7–10 business days, or 4–5 with expedited shipping (+$5).
Can I use my Blinq profile with an Abutic card?
Yes. An Abutic card can point to any public link, so you can keep the page you already use or move to a free Abutic profile.
Sources
- Blinq NFC business cards (card prices, shipping)
- Blinq pricing (plans and features)
- Abutic prices and policies: metal NFC card guide and help center.
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Try Abutic
Engraved metal cards from $29.99, free US shipping, a free mockup before anything is engraved, and no subscription.