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Cardly.ae vs ScaanMe: two Arabic-first digital business cards compared
Short answer: both are Arabic-first. Choose Cardly.ae if you want AED prices and NFC cards sold and delivered in the UAE by a UAE company; choose ScaanMe if you already own an NFC card and want to link it free, want Apple or Google Wallet passes, or want a WhatsApp store. ScaanMe Pro is US$7.99/month (≈ AED 29.34) or US$79.99/year; Cardly.ae Pro is AED 25/month or AED 199/year.
ScaanMe and Cardly.ae are both built Arabic-first, so the choice comes down to price, currency, NFC cards and teams. ScaanMe is a Jordan-based platform that also offers WhatsApp stores and QR menus; Cardly.ae is a UAE service focused on bilingual business cards, with AED pricing and NFC cards delivered across the UAE.
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At a glance
- ScaanMe Pro: US$7.99/month (≈ AED 29.34) or US$79.99/year (≈ AED 293.76). Cardly.ae Pro: AED 25/month or AED 199/year.
- Both offer a full Arabic interface and right-to-left cards.
- ScaanMe doesn't sell NFC cards (you link your own); Cardly.ae sells them and delivers across the UAE.
How do Cardly.ae and ScaanMe compare on price, Arabic and delivery?
| Feature | Cardly.ae | ScaanMe |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | Pro: AED 25/month or AED 199/year, billed in AED on the web | Pro: US$7.99/month or US$79.99/year |
| Team plan | Teams: AED 180 per seat/year (or AED 19 per seat/month), from 3 seats | No team minimum: extra cards US$4/month each on any paid plan; a quotation from 100 cards |
| Free plan | Yes: 1 bilingual card on the Free plan, with no time limit | Yes: Lite: free, with 1 digital card and 1 wallet pass |
| Billing currency | UAE dirhams (AED) | Priced in US dollars; the pricing page can also display AED |
| Arabic interface & right-to-left cards | Yes: Full Arabic interface; one card with an Arabic/English toggle | Yes — Arabic and English with full right-to-left support |
| 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) | No: Doesn't sell NFC cards; you link an NFC card you already own, free |
| Apple/Google Wallet pass | Not yet | Yes: Included — Apple and Google Wallet passes, one on the free plan |
| CRM connections | Partly: Lead capture with CSV export | Yes: Built-in CRM for taps, scans and form leads |
| Company | UAE company — Meta Pro Solutions, Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone | Registered business based in Irbid, Jordan |
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
- ScaanMe — pricing page (opens in a new tab) (scaanme.com)checked
- ScaanMe — company and product documentation (opens in a new tab) (scaanme.com)checked
- ScaanMe — NFC business card (opens in a new tab) (scaanme.com)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 ScaanMe focus on today?
ScaanMe was founded in July 2025 in Irbid, Jordan, and is built Arabic-first: cards are bilingual with full right-to-left layout, and an AI assistant can build a card from a photo of a paper card or a one-sentence description. Alongside cards it sells WhatsApp stores, QR menus and booking pages to businesses across the Arab world (company documentation).
Its pricing page lists a free Lite plan with one card and one Apple or Google Wallet pass; Pro is US$7.99/month or US$79.99/year, and extra cards are US$4/month each on any paid plan, with no team minimum. Plans are priced in US dollars. ScaanMe doesn't sell NFC cards: you link one you already own, free.
What's different for UAE users?
Both are Arabic-first
ScaanMe and Cardly.ae both offer a full Arabic interface and right-to-left cards, so language isn't the deciding factor here.
Dirham pricing
Cardly.ae is priced in dirhams: Pro is AED 25/month or AED 199/year. ScaanMe prices its plans in US dollars — Pro is US$7.99/month, about AED 29.34.
NFC cards in the offer
Cardly.ae sells PVC, bamboo and metal NFC cards from AED 99, dispatched within 1–3 working days and delivered across the UAE. ScaanMe doesn't sell cards: you buy one elsewhere and link it free.
A UAE company
Cardly.ae is run by Meta Pro Solutions from the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone. ScaanMe is a registered business in Irbid, Jordan.
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 want to pay in dirhams: AED 25/month or AED 199/year for Pro.
- You want NFC cards sold and delivered across the UAE, dispatched within 1–3 working days.
- You prefer a UAE company, based in the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone.
- You'd rather not source and program an NFC card yourself.
Choose ScaanMe if…
- You already own an NFC card and want to link it free.
- You want a WhatsApp store or a QR menu alongside your card.
- You want Apple or Google Wallet passes, including on the free plan.
- You'd like to add cards one at a time, with no team minimum.
ScaanMe alternatives for UAE users
Listed alphabetically; the order isn't a ranking. Cardly.ae is our own product.
Frequently asked questions
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