Comparisons · Checked October 20, 2026
Abutic vs Linq
Linq sells affordable metal NFC cards tied to its Linq One app subscription. Abutic sells engraved metal cards you own outright. Here is the full cost and feature picture.
The short answer
An Abutic card works without a subscription: about $29.99 in year one, versus roughly $309 for Linq’s engraved metal card plus a year of the Linq One subscription its product page says is required.
Side by side
Linq details come from its public pages and listings, checked October 20, 2026. Prices change, so check Linq’s site before you buy.
| Feature | Abutic | Linq |
|---|---|---|
| Metal card price | Steel $29.99, front + back $35. Copper $39.99 / $44.99. One-time. | Linq Card Metal $39.99. Linq Card Metal, laser engraved with your design, $59.99. |
| Custom design | Your logo, name and details laser engraved, from a design you make or we make. Free mockup to approve first. | Your logo laser engraved on the $59.99 card. 1 business day of production. |
| Subscription | Not required. The card and a basic profile work free. Abutic+ is optional at $6.99/month. | Linq’s product page says an active subscription is required. Linq One is $29/month or $249/year per user. |
| First-year cost, engraved metal card | $29.99 (steel, no subscription) | $308.99 ($59.99 engraved card + $249 Linq One yearly) |
| Team pricing | $25 per steel card at 5 or more; quotes from 10+ cards. | Linq for Teams; pricing per user. |
| Speed | Mockup within 24 hours. US delivery 7–10 business days after approval, or 4–5 expedited (+$5). | 1 business day of production, then the shipping speed you pick (2-day or next-day available). |
| Shipping | Free in the US. Flat $19 to Canada and other countries. | Chosen at checkout. |
| Where the tap goes | Your Abutic profile or any URL, changeable anytime. The chip is not locked to Abutic. | Your Linq profile and contact preview. |
| 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+. | Automatic follow-up reminders with Linq One. |
| Where it’s made | Engraved and hand-inspected in California, USA. | Not stated. |
| 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
- No subscription required. The card and a basic profile keep working for free.
- About $279 less in the first year for an engraved metal card.
- Front and back engraving and a copper option.
- Scan business cards and event badges into Connections, with follow-up reminders.
Questions, answered
Does the Linq metal card need a subscription?
Linq’s product page says “Active subscription required.” Linq One costs $29/month or $249/year per user. Abutic cards need no subscription.
What does each cost in the first year?
Abutic: $29.99 for an engraved steel card, with optional Abutic+ at $6.99/month. Linq: $59.99 for the laser-engraved metal card plus $249 for a year of Linq One, about $308.99.
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 existing Linq 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
- Linq store: Linq Card Metal and Linq Card Metal – Laser Engraved
- Linq help center: Linq One subscription pricing
- 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.