Comparison
Anexus Connect vs V1CE: metal NFC business card comparison
V1CE is a UK-based hardware brand known for a wide range of NFC card materials — metal, wood, bamboo, ceramic, PVC. Anexus Connect focuses on two flagship metal finishes plus a Phone Tap sticker, and pairs the hardware with a full CRM + insights platform. This page is the honest side-by-side.
Verdict
Pick V1CE if the material is the decision — bamboo, ceramic or wood — or if the card has to ship outside Canada. Pick Anexus Connect if you want an engraved metal card ($59.99 CAD) and the software behind it: a mini CRM — notes, reminders and lead priority free on Basic; per-visitor source, device and engagement score, AI follow-ups drafted from that activity and sent via Gmail, native sync to 10 CRMs and a Stripe-powered Profile Shop on PRO ($6.99 CAD/mo). If you are in Canada and want one vendor for the card and the follow-up, that is Anexus Connect.
Anexus Connect vs V1CE: At a glance
| Feature | Anexus Connect | V1CE |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Digital NFC business card platform + mini CRM | NFC business card hardware brand + app |
| Headquarters | Ontario, Canada | United Kingdom |
| Physical hardware | Metal Black, Stainless Steel, Phone Tap sticker | Metal, wood, bamboo, ceramic, PVC, several finishes |
| Free tier | YesBasic plan, free forever | PartialHardware-first — the profile app is bundled with the card |
| Apple Wallet pass | YesApple + Google Wallet, auto-updating — free with any card, $1.99 one-time without one | Yes |
| Built-in mini CRM | YesNotes, reminders and lead priority on the free Basic plan — per-visitor source, device and engagement score on PRO | PartialContact list |
| AI-drafted follow-ups | YesDrafted from the visitor’s activity, sent via Gmail (PRO) | PartialNot a core feature |
| CRM integrations | 10 CRMs (PRO) — HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zoho, Freshsales, Copper, Apollo, ActiveCampaign, Close, monday.com | Limited CRM integrations natively |
| Sell from your profile | YesProfile Shop with Stripe Connect — products, services, digital downloads (PRO) | NoNo native storefront |
| Materials beyond metal | NoMetal and the Phone Tap sticker only | YesWood, bamboo, ceramic, PVC as well as metal |
| Ships outside Canada | NoCanada only — international shipping is on the roadmap | Yes |
| Localised for | Site in English, French & Spanish — profile auto-translates for viewers in 18 languages (PRO) | English primarily |
| Starter price | $0 free · $24.99 Phone Tap · $59.99 metal · PRO $6.99/mo (yearly $59.99/yr) | Metal cards are premium-priced (see V1CE for current pricing) |
Choose Anexus Connect if…
- You want the card AND the CRM from one vendor — notes, reminders and lead priority are included on the free Basic plan, and source, device and engagement score on every visitor come with PRO
- You need CRM sync to Pipedrive, Zoho, Freshsales, Copper, Apollo, ActiveCampaign, Close, or monday.com
- You want to sell products or services from your profile with Stripe Connect
- You’re in Canada — $59.99 CAD metal cards dispatched in 1–2 business days, a site in English, French and Spanish, and a profile that auto-translates for viewers in 18 languages (PRO)
Choose V1CE if…
- The card material is the decision — bamboo, ceramic or wood, not metal or PVC
- You’re ordering from outside Canada — Anexus cards ship within Canada only
- A card and a simple profile is all you need — no visitor log, no CRM sync, no follow-up drafting
Frequently asked
Can I import my contacts from V1CE into Anexus Connect?
Yes — export your contacts from V1CE as CSV or vCard and import them into Anexus Connect, or connect Anexus directly to your CRM (PRO). Your V1CE card itself stays locked to a V1CE profile, so you would order a fresh Anexus metal card or Phone Tap sticker.
Does V1CE include a built-in CRM with analytics and follow-ups?
V1CE is hardware-first: the app gives you a basic contact list and limited native CRM integrations. Anexus Connect adds a mini CRM — notes, reminders and lead priority on the free Basic plan — and on PRO logs each visitor by source, device and engagement score, drafts AI follow-ups sent from Gmail, and syncs natively to 10 CRMs. If you want the card and the software layer from one vendor, that is where Anexus goes further.
How does Anexus Connect compare on card materials?
Anexus Connect offers two premium metal finishes — Metal Black (anodised stainless steel) and Stainless Steel (brushed) — plus the Phone Tap sticker card. V1CE lists a wider material catalogue including wood, bamboo, and ceramic. If material variety is central to your decision, V1CE has more to choose from. If it is metal you want, that is Anexus’s entire hardware line — both finishes are laser-engraved, $59.99 CAD, and dispatched in 1–2 business days inside Canada — and the rest of the decision comes down to the software behind the card.
Do Anexus cards work with V1CE app / profiles?
No. Each vendor’s NFC card is programmed to point at that vendor’s hosted profile URL. An Anexus card opens an Anexus profile; a V1CE card opens a V1CE profile. If you switch, you order a fresh card.
Which is cheaper?
Direct pricing shifts often, so check both vendors' sites for current numbers. Anexus Connect metal cards are $59.99 CAD (Metal Black and Stainless Steel) and the Basic plan is $0; V1CE publishes its own card prices on its site. The cheapest way into Anexus is the $24.99 Phone Tap sticker, or Basic with no card at all.
Ready to try Anexus Connect?
Free Basic plan. Metal cards from $59.99. Phone Tap sticker $24.99. PRO $6.99/mo (yearly $59.99).