Comparisons · Checked October 20, 2026
Abutic vs V1CE
V1CE and Abutic both sell metal NFC cards with free profile software and no required subscription. The big differences are price and delivery speed.
The short answer
An Abutic engraved metal card is $29.99, about a fifth of the $145 V1CE charges for its Metal card, with free US shipping, a free mockup before engraving, and no subscription required.
Side by side
V1CE details come from its public pages and listings, checked October 20, 2026. Prices change, so check V1CE’s site before you buy.
| Feature | Abutic | V1CE |
|---|---|---|
| Metal card price | Steel $29.99, front + back $35. Copper $39.99 / $44.99. One-time. | The Metal $145. The Original (plastic) $79, The Bamboo $110. 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 design, laser engraved in gold or silver. Nothing is printed until you approve the design. |
| Subscription | Not required. The card and a basic profile work free. Abutic+ is optional at $6.99/month. | Not required; software free for life. ClientCapture OS is optional at $66.99/month (US). |
| First-year cost, engraved metal card | $29.99 (steel, no subscription) | $145 (Metal, no subscription) |
| Team pricing | $25 per steel card at 5 or more; quotes from 10+ cards. | Not stated on the pages we checked. |
| Speed | Mockup within 24 hours. US delivery 7–10 business days after approval, or 4–5 expedited (+$5). | About 48 hours after you approve the design. |
| Shipping | Free in the US. Flat $19 to Canada and other countries. | Ships from the UK, US and UAE. Cost not stated on the pages we checked. |
| Where the tap goes | Your Abutic profile or any URL, changeable anytime. The chip is not locked to Abutic. | Your V1CE 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+. | ClientCapture OS ($66.99/month) adds AI research and follow-up drafting. |
| Where it’s made | Engraved and hand-inspected in California, USA. | Fulfilled from the UK, US and UAE. |
| 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. | Warranty available; extended cover sold separately. |
Why people choose Abutic
- About a fifth of the price: $29.99 for engraved steel versus $145.
- $25 per card for 5 or more, which adds up for teams.
- A copper card with gold-tone engraving for $39.99.
- Engraved and inspected in California, with free US shipping.
- Card and badge scanning into Connections included, without a $66.99/month add-on.
Questions, answered
How much cheaper is Abutic than V1CE?
An Abutic engraved steel card is $29.99 and V1CE Metal is $145, so about $115 less per card. For five cards it is $125 with Abutic versus $725 at V1CE’s single-card price.
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).
Do I need a subscription for either?
No. Both include free profile software. Abutic+ is optional at $6.99/month; V1CE’s optional ClientCapture OS is $66.99/month.
Is the engraving quality comparable?
Both laser engrave metal cards and send a design to approve first. V1CE engraves in gold or silver; Abutic offers silver on steel and gold-tone on copper.
Sources
- V1CE support: How much do V1CE cards cost? (updated June 19, 2026)
- V1CE homepage (delivery and plans)
- Abutic prices and policies: metal NFC card guide and help center.
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Engraved metal cards from $29.99, free US shipping, a free mockup before anything is engraved, and no subscription.