Comparison
Cardline vs Uniqode
Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) is a QR code platform that also does business cards. Comparing it with Cardline is really a scope question: do you need a marketing-wide QR system, or do you need every employee's contact details to land in the right phone?
Choose Uniqode if…
- You manage QR codes across packaging, print, and campaigns, not just cards.
- You need campaign-level QR analytics with geography and device breakdowns.
- You already pay for their platform and cards are an add-on.
Choose Cardline if…
- Business cards are the job, and you want the tool shaped around that.
- You want the recipient's save experience to be the product's main concern.
- You want simple per-seat pricing without platform tiers.
What Uniqode does better
- Uniqode's QR management and campaign analytics are far broader than anything Cardline offers.
- Their bulk QR generation and print workflows are mature and well suited to large marketing teams.
Feature by feature
Cardline and Uniqode, side by side
| Feature | Cardline | Uniqode |
|---|---|---|
| Save Contact on iOS and Android | Native contact sheet, no app, no typing | Uniqode supports saving; flow varies by browser |
| Wallet pass (Apple / Google) | Included on Team and above | Available on paid plans |
| Brand-locked templates | Admin locks logo, colors, and layout per group | Template control on higher tiers |
| Central update of every card | Change once, all seats update instantly | Supported for team plans |
| Save-rate analytics | Contact saves per view, per person and per team | Views and taps, save rate not reported |
| Hardware required | None — QR, link, and wallet pass | Uniqode sells NFC cards and accessories |
| Data export | CSV and vCard export on every plan | Export available, plan-dependent |
Pricing
Uniqode figures are their public list pricing, verified August 2026. Cardline prices come from our own price list.
| Plan | Cardline | Uniqode |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Free forever, one card | Trial rather than a free tier |
| Entry paid, per user / month | $4 billed annually | Public list pricing, see their site |
| Team / business tier | $7 billed annually | Platform pricing, see their site |
| Hardware needed for full value | No | No |
Migration
Moving from Uniqode
Export the card list as CSV from Uniqode and import into Cardline. Keep their platform for campaign QR codes if you use it — the two do not conflict, and your card URLs can still be tracked there.
What your team hands over instead
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FAQ
Cardline vs Uniqode: common questions
Try Cardline alongside Uniqode
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