Can I use a digital business card for free indefinitely?

Yes. The Lemontaps Starter plan is currently free forever. It costs €0 and can be used indefinitely. According to the pricing page, neither a credit card nor an app is required to sign up. Additional features are available in the paid plans.

Do I need an app to create a digital business card?

No. The Lemontaps Starter profile can be used without an app. The digital business card is available for mobile devices and desktop computers. The person receiving your business card also does not need to install an app to view the profile.

Does a free digital business card include a QR code?

Yes. The Lemontaps Starter Profile includes a QR code. It can be downloaded via the platform. QR code backgrounds, as well as Apple and Google Wallet, are also available.

Can I change my information later for free?

Yes. You can change the information in the Starter Profile at any time. This allows you, for example, to update a new phone number, email address, or website without having to print new business cards.

What is the difference between Starter, Pro, and Teams?

Starter is designed for free use of a digital business card profile. Pro adds features such as custom design, contact entry, contact management, and integrations to the profile. Teams is aimed at companies that need to centrally manage multiple profiles and require additional team and administrative features.

Is an NFC business card also free?

The Digital Starter Profile is available free of charge. A physical NFC card, however, is an optional add-on and is not included in the free profile. NFC cards are currently available on the pricing page starting at €9.99.

Use a Digital Business Card for Free: Features & Limitations

You can use a digital business card with Lemontaps for free indefinitely. The Starter plan costs €0, requires no credit card, and works without an app. You’ll receive a digital profile with contact information, links, and files, and you can share it via a link, QR code, or Apple or Google Wallet. Paid plans include additional features such as custom branding, contact capture, CRM integrations, and centralized team management.

What is a free digital business card?

A digital business card is an online profile that contains your most important contact information. This may include, for example, your name, phone number, email address, website, social media profiles, files, or other links.

Unlike a printed business card, you can update the information at any time. For example, if your phone number or job title changes, you don't need to have new cards printed.

The profile can be shared via a personal link, a QR code, or a wallet. This makes a digital business card ideal for both in-person meetings and email signatures, websites, social media, and online meetings.

The terms “online business card” and “web business card” are often used interchangeably. In each case, they refer to a digital representation of your contact information that is accessible online.

Is a digital business card really free forever?

Not every offer labeled “free” is automatically free forever. When it comes to digital business cards, you should distinguish between three models:

Permanently free: A basic plan can be used indefinitely without payment.
Free trial: You can try out a paid version for a limited time only.
Freemium: The basic version is free, but certain features are only available for a fee.

With the Lemontaps Starter plan, the digital business card is free forever, offering a clear advantage over a trial period or a freemium model. No credit card or app is required. Users who need additional features can upgrade to a paid plan.

Here's what you should watch out for when something is "free"

Before registering, please check the following:

Is the profile free permanently, or just during a trial period?
Is a credit card required?
What features are actually included?
Are there any provider branding requirements or other restrictions?
Will you still be able to update your information and QR code later?

What's included for free with Lemontaps?

With the Starter plan, you can create a digital business card and use it for free indefinitely—unlike trial periods or freemium models, the profile remains available with no time limit. The profile is optimized for mobile devices and desktops. You can edit your information at any time, integrate your own URL professionally, and add an unlimited number of links and files. The Starter plan also includes QR codes, QR backgrounds, Apple/Google Wallet, and Analytics & Insights. A profile picture and a logo further enhance your personal and visual brand recognition. No download or app installation is required, as everything works directly in your browser.

Function	Starter (€0)	Classification
Digital business card profile	Included	Sufficient for creating and sharing digital content.
QR Code and Apple Wallet	Included	Can be shared contactlessly and without an app.
Links and Files	Unlimited	Website, social media, presentation, or portfolio.
Change Information Later	Included	Do not reprint if the data has changed.
Analytics & Insights	Included	Basic usage can be analyzed.
Lemontaps Branding	Included	Distance is a Pro feature.
Physical NFC Card	Optional starting at €9.99	Free digital profile; hardware sold separately.

The digital solution therefore works entirely without a physical card. If needed, an NFC card can be purchased separately and linked to the digital profile. On the current pricing page, NFC cards are listed as an optional product starting at €9.99.

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Create a Digital Business Card for Free – Here's How It Works

Creating a free digital business card doesn't have to be complicated. With Lemontaps, the basic process consists of just a few steps.

1. Create a free profile

Sign up for free and create your digital profile in just a few steps. Create your account right in your browser; it takes less than 5 minutes. No payment information or app is required for the Starter Profile, which is free forever.

2. Add contact information, links, and files

Add your most important information—such as your name, phone number, email address, website, social media profiles, or files. You can edit this content at any time later.

3. Use a QR code, link, or wallet to share

Once your profile is set up, you can share it digitally. Options for doing so include a QR code, a profile link, and Apple or Google Wallet. An app is not required for basic use.

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Figure 1: Lemontaps - Create digital business card for free

Free vs. Paid Digital Business Cards

For many people, a free digital business card is all they need. Therefore, the key question isn't whether a paid plan is "better," but rather which features you actually need.

Starter is ideal for getting started easily and offers everything individuals need for a professional digital business card. Pro is a good choice if you value custom branding, advanced design options, and additional lead-generation features. Teams, on the other hand, is designed for companies that want to centrally manage multiple digital business cards, apply a consistent design across them, and scale as needed.

Criterion	Starter	Pro	Teams
Suitable for	Individuals and Getting Started	Professional Individual Use	Companies and Larger Teams
Costs	0 €, permanently free	9.99 €/month, billed annually	Check the current pricing page
Lemontaps Branding	Yes	No	No
Lead and Contact Functions	Basic Functions	Lead Form and Follow-up	Expandable, centrally controllable
Integrations	Basic	CRM and MS Outlook	Plus HR Sync and Team Processes
Administration	Individual Profile	Individual Profile	Centralized User and Onboarding/Offboarding Management

The current Pro plan costs €9.99 per month with annual billing and expands on the Starter plan to include, among other features, custom profile design, contact entry, follow-up features, contact management, and integrations. Teams is designed for companies that need to manage profiles centrally and require additional organizational features.

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For whom is a free digital business card sufficient?

The free Starter plan is especially useful if you're looking for a digital alternative to a traditional business card and want to easily share your contact information.

This may be sufficient, for example, for the following people:

Freelancers and Self-Employed Individuals
Students and Recent Graduates
Job Applicants
Sole proprietor
People who exchange contact information at events and networking gatherings
Users who would like to share their contact information via the website, social media, or email

If you only need a digital profile with contact information, links, and files, you don't necessarily have to choose a paid plan.

When is it worth upgrading to Pro or a business solution?

An upgrade is especially worthwhile if you want to do more than just share your contact information.

Pro for Professional Networking

Pro is designed for individuals who, for example, want to tailor their profile more closely to their personal brand, manage their contacts, or take advantage of integrations.

Additional features include, among others:

Custom profile design
Removal of the Lemontaps branding
Lead Form
automatic follow-up emails
Contact management
CRM and MS Outlook Integrations
Universal contact scanner

The Pro plan currently costs €9.99 per month when billed annually.

Typical reasons for an upgrade include, for example:

You want to network more professionally and link your contact information to a stronger brand presence.
You want to centrally manage multiple profiles, designs, or employees.
You need statistics or reports on your card usage.
You'd like to use additional features such as forms, CTA buttons, or appointment links.
They would also like to use the solution for digital engagement with customers.
You need quick assistance with technical questions or more complex requirements.

Teams for Businesses

For companies, the requirements are changing: Instead of simply managing their own profile, they often need to centrally organize multiple employee profiles, and a customized profile also conveys a more professional image.

To that end, Lemontaps offers features such as centralized administration, user management, subgroups, location-based management, and aggregated analytics in the Teams section. Depending on your needs, integrations, SSO, and other enterprise features are also available.

Learn more about Lemontaps as a solution for businesses.

What should you look out for when using free providers?

A free offer may seem attractive at first glance. However, if you plan to use it long-term, there are a few things you should consider.

Permanently free or just a trial period?

A trial period is not the same as a free plan. If you plan to use the digital business card long-term, you should be clear on whether there will be any charges after the trial period ends.

Is a credit card required?

Check whether payment information is required at the time of registration. According to the current pricing page, the Lemontaps Starter profile does not require a credit card.

Vendor Branding

With free plans, the provider's branding may be included in the profile. On Lemontaps, removing the Lemontaps branding is a Pro feature.

Can the data be changed later?

A digital business card is especially convenient because you can update your phone number, job title, website, or other information at any time. With the Lemontaps Starter Profile, you can change this information at any time.

What happens to the QR code?

Ideally, the QR code shouldn't link to a static file, but rather to a profile whose content you can update. That way, you won't have to redistribute the QR code every time your contact information changes.

Export and Deletion

When selecting a provider, you should also consider data protection, data export, and deletion options. With an updatable profile, the same QR code can continue to be shared even after data changes; on its current pricing page, Lemontaps also highlights GDPR compliance, hosting on servers in Germany, ISO 27001-certified data centers, and a data export and deletion policy. According to the provider, data is not shared with third parties.

What free alternatives are available?

A digital business card does not necessarily have to be created using a specific platform. Depending on the use case, there are various alternatives to consider.

Static vCard or QR Code

A vCard can transfer contact information digitally. A simple QR code, on the other hand, can link to a website, a contact, or another digital destination. The downside of static solutions is that if the stored information needs to be changed, a new code may be required, depending on the implementation.

Clickhere for our help article on the digital business card with a QR code and how you can easily share your contact information digitally.

PDF or Image Business Card

A PDF or image file can be easily sent via email or messenger. However, it is less flexible than a digital profile if contact information changes regularly.

Wallet Pass

A wallet solution makes it possible to have your digital business card available right on your smartphone. With Lemontaps, you can share your Starter profile via Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, among other options.

Click here to read our help article on adding your digital business card to Wallet and easily sharing your contact information.

Classic Business Card with a QR Code

A printed business card can also be supplemented with a QR code. This allows you to link the physical card to a digital profile, save on printing costs when making updates, and use less paper. Recipients can then easily save the contact information to their smartphone’s address book.

Design your own NFC business card with a QR code here.

Privacy and Security for Free Digital Business Cards

With a digital business card, personal and business contact information is processed online. Therefore, it is important to consider not only the price but also how the data is handled.

Lemontaps currently states that it is GDPR-compliant and hosts its solution in Germany. The pricing page also mentions ISO 27001-certified data centers in Germany and a TÜV penetration test.

Regardless of the provider, you should always check the current privacy policy to see what data is processed, for what purpose, and how long it is stored.

Conclusion: Start for free and upgrade as needed

A digital business card doesn't have to be expensive. If you just want to share your contact information, links, and files digitally, the Lemontaps Starter Profile offers a permanently free option. It already includes a QR code, a wallet, unlimited links and files, and other basic features.

If you need more branding, contact tracking, or integrations, you can upgrade to Pro. Companies with multiple employees and a need for centralized management will benefit from the additional Teams features.

So here's the deal: The free digital business card is all you need to get started. As your needs grow, you can expand the solution as needed.

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