Paper vs Digital Business Cards

Paper business cards don’t work.

They get lost, rarely saved, and give you zero insight.

Tapzo solves these problems with a faster, smarter digital business card that stays up to date, is easier to share, and helps you get more value from every introduction.

Why switch?
Paper cards get lost. Digital cards get saved.
Update anytime
Easier to save
Better follow ups
More sustainable
Digital business card vs Paper business card
Paper cards still have a place, but digital cards do more.
Paper cards still have a place, but digital cards do more.
A paper card gives someone your details once. A digital card helps them save, connect, and follow up properly.
A paper card gives someone your details once. A digital card helps them save, connect, and follow up properly.
Feature
Digital
Paper
Update details anytime
Yes
No
Save details direct to phone
Yes
Manual entry needed
Share by Apple and Google wallet card
Yes
No
Share by NFC
Yes
No
Share by QR code
Yes
Limited
Share by link
Yes
No
Capture leads
Yes
No
Track engagement
Yes
No
Add social links
Yes
Limited to what you can fit
Add as many details as you want
Yes
Limited to what you can fit
Add videos, files or booking links with custom action buttons
Yes
No
Reprint needed when details change
No
Yes
Truly sustainable
Yes
No
Are digital business cards better than paper business cards?

A night and day difference

A night and day difference

A paper business card can only show the information printed on it. Once your details change, the card becomes outdated.

A digital business card can be updated anytime, shared in more ways, saved directly to someone’s phone, and used to capture leads.

That said, the best solution is often not digital or physical. It is both.

Tapzo gives you a digital business card profile as the core product, then lets you add an optional NFC card if you still want a physical card to tap.

You can also print your digital business card QR code onto a paper business card and have a hybrid solution.

A paper business card can only show the information printed on it. Once your details change, the card becomes outdated.

A digital business card can be updated anytime, shared in more ways, saved directly to someone’s phone, and used to capture leads.

That said, the best solution is often not digital or physical. It is both.

Tapzo gives you a digital business card profile as the core product, then lets you add an optional NFC card if you still want a physical card to tap.

You can also print your digital business card QR code onto a paper business card and have a hybrid solution.

Name and bio
Company name and title
Phone numbers
Email addresses
Website links
Social media links
Profile and cover photo
Location or business address
Lead capture form
Custom action buttons
Paper’s dirty secret

8,000,000,000

Business cards are printed every year.

Paper business cards are a single use disposable item.

We often assume all paper is recyclable, leading us to downplay the impact of single use items by thinking, “It’ll get recycled.” This mindset is not only false but also encourages wasteful habits.

23.8 GW Electricity
That’s enough electricity to power 20 million homes for a year.
7,600 Tons of CO2
That’s the same CO2 as driving 19 million miles in a petrol car.
What makes a good digital business card?
Simple, fast, clear, and easy to save.
Simple, fast, clear, and easy to save.
The best digital business cards do not feel like complicated apps or bloated mini websites. They help people take the next step quickly.
The best digital business cards do not feel like complicated apps or bloated mini websites. They help people take the next step quickly.
Easy to share
Wallet support, QR codes, links, NFC options, and email signatures help you share in any situation.
Easy to save
Clear contact buttons and one-click contact saving help people keep your details after meeting you.
Useful after sharing
Lead capture, analytics, and CRM options help you follow up properly after conversations and events.
Start free, upgrade only if you need
Create your digital business card today.
Build your profile, save it to your phone’s Wallet, and start sharing your details instantly. Upgrade to Pro only when you want more control.