Ryfa vs Linq
An honest look at how Ryfa and Linq compare on digital cards, sharing, teams, groups, messaging and pricing.
Linq pairs NFC cards with a mobile CRM: lead capture, card and badge scanning, and CRM integrations for salespeople. Ryfa starts from the same place, a digital business card, and then adds what happens after the introduction: networking groups, private teams, group chat and meeting coordination.
Ryfa vs Linq at a glance
| Feature | Ryfa | Linq |
|---|---|---|
| Digital card / profile | Yes: photo, industry, contact details, links | Yes: a Linq page with contact info, links and media |
| Intro video on the card | Yes: 60-second intro video | Video, audio and PDFs on Linq Pro |
| QR code and link sharing | Yes | Yes |
| NFC card / tap to share | Ryfa NFC card for Pro (coming soon) | Yes: the Linq Card and other NFC products |
| Apple / Google Wallet | Apple Wallet (works offline) | Supports Apple Wallet (App Store listing) |
| Save contact in one tap | Yes, no app needed for the viewer | Yes, no app needed |
| Connection context | Yes: where and when you met | Mobile CRM with lead capture and scanning |
| Card analytics | Weekly card views | Real-time team analytics |
| Private messaging | Yes, connections only (no cold DMs) | Follow-up tools inside its mobile CRM |
| Networking groups | Yes: discover on the Board, join or run your own | Not listed |
| Private teams | Yes: invite-only; 20 people free, 100 on Pro | Team pricing not published |
| Meeting coordination | Schedules, Zoom/Meet/Teams links, in-person addresses | Calendar content on the card (Pro) |
| Free plan | Yes: card, connections, messages, 1 group run / 2 joined | Free app; Pro is optional |
| Paid plan | Pro $22.99/mo or $215.88/yr | Pro $4.99/mo or $49.99/yr; Pro Plus $19/mo or $149/yr (App Store) |
| Platforms | iPhone, Android, web | iPhone app; card opens in any browser |
Last checked: November 10, 2026, from each company’s own pricing and help pages and App Store listings (sources below). “Not listed” means we could not find the feature on Linq’s published pages, not that it can never exist. Prices and features change, and some depend on the plan.
Where Linq is strong
- Video, audio and PDFs on the card with Linq Pro.
- Salesforce and HubSpot integrations.
- Business card and event badge scanning.
Where Ryfa is different
- Networking groups. Discover groups on the Board, join in one tap, or run your own, with chat and recurring meetings online, in person or both.
- Private teams. An invite-only space for your office or sales crew with pinned announcements and meeting details.
- A 60-second intro video on every card, including the free plan.
- Where you met is saved on every in-person connection.
- No noise: no feed, no ads, and only your connections can message you.
Pricing compared
Ryfa is free to start. Ryfa Pro is $22.99 a month or $215.88 a year, and adds unlimited groups and teams of up to 100 people. Linq: Pro $4.99/mo or $49.99/yr; Pro Plus $19/mo or $149/yr (App Store). For teams: Team pricing not published.
Which should you choose?
Choose Linq if you are one of the salespeople who want an NFC card connected to a mobile CRM. Choose Ryfa if you want your card to lead into an ongoing network, with groups, teams, chat and meetings in the same app. Many people use a card app for scanning leads and Ryfa for the relationships that follow.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ryfa a good alternative to Linq?
Yes, if you mainly need a digital business card plus a way to keep relationships going through networking groups, private teams, chat and meetings. If your priority is video, audio and PDFs on the card with Linq Pro, compare both on that first.
Does Linq have networking groups like Ryfa?
We did not find networking groups on Linq’s published plan pages when we checked on November 10, 2026. Ryfa groups let members meet on a schedule and keep talking between meetings.
Can I use Ryfa and Linq together?
Yes. Your Ryfa card has its own link and QR code, so you can keep using another app for lead capture and use Ryfa groups and teams for ongoing networking.
Sources
More than a digital business card
Most card apps stop at the exchange.
Ryfa is built for what comes after.
Sharing a card is step one. Referrals come from the second, fifth and twentieth conversation, so Ryfa keeps those conversations in the same app as your card.
The exchange
- Digital card with photo & links
- QR code & link sharing
- Save contact in one tap
- Wallet pass & NFC tap
Ryfa does all of this too.
What happens after, built into Ryfa
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