Launch quickly
Customers scan a QR and save the pass to the Wallet already on their phone.
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No tool is universally best. Cardify is designed for businesses that want Wallet loyalty without building a custom app or turning the rollout into an integration project.
Criteria reviewed September 22, 2026
| Criterion | Cardify | Paper card | Custom app | POS/CRM suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | Set up a program, print a QR and start | Print cards and stamps | Design, development and store release | Operational setup and integration |
| Customer experience | Apple Wallet or Google Wallet; no Cardify app | Keep a physical card | Download and register in an app | Depends on provider |
| Program types | Stamps, prepaid visits and memberships | Usually stamps | Whatever is developed | Depends on purchased modules |
| Phone promotions | Wallet push messages | No | Yes, when implemented | Often email, SMS or app |
| Published price | $25 USD/month up to 500; $50 up to 2,000 | Printing and replacement | Variable build and maintenance | Depends on provider and modules |
| Best fit | Local businesses prioritizing speed and simplicity | Very basic operation without customer data | Brands with budget and custom needs | Operations already centered on a POS/CRM |
Customers scan a QR and save the pass to the Wallet already on their phone.
Stamps, prepaid visits and memberships under one subscription.
Published monthly price, taxes included and no fee per stamp, visit or membership.
Another suite may fit better when you need a certified deep integration with a specific POS, highly customized enterprise rules, complex hierarchies across dozens of locations, or a program embedded inside your own consumer app. A useful comparison explains fit instead of claiming a universal winner.
Start with unlimited programs and up to 500 customers.