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Cardly.ae vs Blinq: comparing digital business cards for the UAE
Short answer: choose Cardly.ae if you want Arabic and English on one card, AED pricing and NFC cards delivered across the UAE; choose Blinq if you want native apps, Apple and Google Wallet passes on every plan and 20+ CRM integrations. Blinq Premium is AED 11.99–39.99/month in the UAE App Store (US$9.99 on its website); Cardly.ae Pro is AED 25/month or AED 199/year.
Blinq is a polished digital business card app with native apps, Wallet passes and CRM integrations. Cardly.ae focuses on what UAE professionals ask for: Arabic and English on one card, WhatsApp-first sharing, AED pricing and NFC cards delivered across the UAE.
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At a glance
- Blinq Premium: AED 11.99–39.99/month in the UAE App Store, or US$9.99/month on the web. Cardly.ae Pro: AED 25/month or AED 199/year.
- Cardly.ae is Arabic-first with right-to-left cards; Blinq's app is listed in English only.
- Blinq includes Apple and Google Wallet passes on every plan; Cardly.ae doesn't offer wallet passes yet.
How do Cardly.ae and Blinq compare on price, Arabic and delivery?
| Feature | Cardly.ae | Blinq |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | Pro: AED 25/month or AED 199/year, billed in AED on the web | Blinq Premium: AED 11.99–39.99/month or AED 349.99/year (UAE App Store); Premium: US$9.99/month, or US$7.33/month billed annually |
| Team plan | Teams: AED 180 per seat/year (or AED 19 per seat/month), from 3 seats | Business: US$6.99 per card/month, or US$4.99 billed annually; minimum 5 cards |
| Free plan | Yes: 1 bilingual card on the Free plan, with no time limit | Yes: Free plan with two digital cards |
| Billing currency | UAE dirhams (AED) | US dollars on the web; AED at App Store prices in the iPhone app |
| Arabic interface & right-to-left cards | Yes: Full Arabic interface; one card with an Arabic/English toggle | No — the app is listed in English only |
| Physical NFC cards | Yes: PVC, bamboo and metal cards from AED 99, delivered across the UAE and dispatched within 1–3 working days; Express arrives the next working day after dispatch in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi (AED 35) | Cards from US$24.99; custom cards US$59.99–79.99, printed in the USA; UAE delivery time not published |
| Apple/Google Wallet pass | Not yet | Yes: Included on every plan |
| Native mobile apps | Partly: Web app — works in any phone or desktop browser | Yes: iPhone and Android apps |
| CRM connections | Partly: Lead capture with CSV export | Yes: Native integrations with 20+ CRMs, plus Zapier and API access |
| Company | UAE company — Meta Pro Solutions, Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone | Blinq Technologies Pty Ltd (App Store seller) |
Competitor figures as listed on each source below, checked 13 October 2026; App Store prices are exactly as the storefront shows them, with their billing period. They can change by region and taxes, so check the source before you buy. AED conversions use the fixed peg of AED 3.6725 per US dollar.
Sources
- Blinq — pricing page (opens in a new tab) (blinq.me)checked
- Blinq — UAE App Store listing (opens in a new tab) (apps.apple.com)checked
- Blinq — NFC business cards (opens in a new tab) (blinq.me)checked
- Blinq — Google Play listing (opens in a new tab) (play.google.com)checked
- Blinq — home page (opens in a new tab) (blinq.me)checked
We make Cardly.ae, so every competitor figure links to its source and we say where the other option fits better. How we research and update these comparisons
What does Blinq focus on today?
Blinq's home page now calls it an AI contacts platform: Premium adds an AI notetaker, contact enrichment and a contact scanner to the digital card. Every plan, including the free one, can add your card to Apple or Google Wallet, and Blinq lists native integrations with 20+ CRMs on its pricing page.
Its prices are published: Premium is US$9.99/month or US$7.33/month billed annually, and Business is US$6.99 per card/month (US$4.99 billed annually) with a minimum of 5 cards. Bought in the iPhone app in the UAE, Premium is AED 11.99–39.99/month or AED 349.99/year (UAE App Store).
Blinq's NFC cards start at US$24.99; custom cards (US$59.99–79.99) are printed in the USA, and Blinq doesn't publish a delivery time to the UAE.
What's different for UAE users?
Arabic that works properly
Cardly.ae is built Arabic-first: an Arabic interface, right-to-left layouts and one card that switches between Arabic and English. Blinq doesn't offer an Arabic interface.
Dirham prices on the web
Cardly.ae prices are set in dirhams on the web. Blinq prices its website plans in US dollars; in its iPhone app you pay in AED at App Store prices — Blinq Premium is AED 11.99–39.99/month in the UAE App Store, against US$9.99 on the web.
Local delivery
NFC cards are made to order and dispatched within 1–3 working days. After dispatch, delivery takes 2–4 working days UAE-wide, or the next working day in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi with Express. Standard delivery is free on orders of AED 199 or more.
Small teams welcome
Teams start at 3 seats (AED 180 per seat per year), so a three-person office pays for three people.
Which one should you choose?
The right tool depends on your team, your clients and your market. Here's our honest take.
Choose Cardly.ae if…
- You or your clients prefer Arabic, or you need both languages on one card.
- You want to pay in dirhams on the web, not in US dollars.
- You need NFC cards delivered in the UAE within days.
- You're a small team — 3 to 20 people — and want team features from just 3 seats.
- WhatsApp is how your clients reach you.
Choose Blinq if…
- You want a native iPhone or Android app to manage your card.
- Apple or Google Wallet passes matter to you.
- You need one of Blinq's 20+ CRM integrations today.
- Your contacts and colleagues are mostly outside the Arabic-speaking world.
Blinq alternatives for UAE users
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Frequently asked questions
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