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Design your NFC cards with Pocket Factory →
Pocket Factory wrote this, and we're one of the brands compared here. Tap Tag facts below come from taptag.shop, checked October 23, 2026; check their store for current prices.
Pocket Factory vs Tap Tag vs GoToTags vs blank NTAG213 cards comes down to who programs the card. Among the cards compared here, blank NTAG213 cards have the lowest listed unit prices (GoToTags lists USD 0.30 each with a 10-card minimum; Adafruit lists one card at USD 2.95 but was out of stock when checked) if you write and test your URL yourself. Tap Tag's Classic card starts at USD 3.95 for Version 1 Purple/Green, while V2 solid colors and Clear are USD 9.95 and V2 Holographic is USD 11.95; it includes a free dashboard to change the link. Pocket Factory starts at USD 19 for one matte card, with your logo printed and your link programmed.
Pocket Factory: Your business logo on a card. Tap it, it opens your link. The link can be your website, Instagram, Google reviews, booking page, menu or pay link. It's an NFC card with an NTAG215 chip, pre-programmed with your URL, from $19, and you can order just one, with no app or subscription.
We make one of these, so here's a straight comparison, including where the others are the better buy. Tap Tag prices and features were rechecked on taptag.shop on October 23, 2026; GoToTags and Adafruit prices and availability were checked on October 22, 2026, on the sellers' official pages. Prices and stock change, so confirm on their sites before you buy.
Comparison table
| Pocket Factory | Tap Tag Classic Card | GoToTags Glossy White PVC NFC Card (NTAG213) | Adafruit NFC Card (NTAG213) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Programmed for you | Set up yourself via a free Tap Tag profile/dashboard (or paste a URL in cart notes) | Blank, program it yourself | Blank, program it yourself |
| Price for 1 | USD 19 matte / USD 21 glossy | Version 1 Purple/Green: USD 3.95; V2 solid colors and Clear: USD 9.95; V2 Holographic: USD 11.95 | Not sold singly | $2.95 |
| Volume pricing | 10 cards: USD 109 matte / USD 129 glossy; 50 cards: USD 399 matte / USD 499 glossy | Green/Purple First gen: 3 for USD 8.95, 5 for USD 12.50, 10 for USD 19.95. Other listed pack colors: 3 for USD 15.95, 5 for USD 21.95, 10 for USD 32.95 | USD 0.30 each (10+), USD 0.29 (100+), USD 0.27 (1,000+), USD 0.23 (10,000+), USD 0.20 (50,000+) | $2.66 each (10–99), $2.36 (100+) |
| Minimum order | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Chip | NTAG215, 504 bytes of user memory | Exact chip model and memory not disclosed; Version 1 and V2 are seller labels | NXP NTAG213, 144 bytes | NTAG213, 144 bytes of user memory |
| Design | Your logo and colors, previewed before checkout | Tap Tag-branded plastic; separate logo-printed plastic card: USD 29.95 for one without a lanyard, printed edge to edge with no Tap Tag branding | Plain glossy white | Plain white |
| Change the link later | Arrives programmed with your chosen URL; confirm support before ordering if later URL changes are essential | Yes, any time in the free dashboard | Yes, rewrite it with an app (unless you lock it) | Yes, rewrite it with an app (unless you lock it) |
| Analytics | None | Free 7-day page-view analytics; optional paid Pro/Teams plans | None | None |
| QR code | QR code on the back by default | QR on every card | No | No |
| Shipping | Free U.S. shipping. Most standard orders are expected to be produced and shipped within approximately 3–5 business days; delays are possible. | Typically ships within one business day from New York; its shipping policy says US orders ship free (the site banner says free US shipping over USD 30) | Check current pricing | Check current shipping pricing; out of stock when checked October 22, 2026 |
Sources: Tap Tag Classic Card, Tap Tag Classic pack, Tap Tag printed plastic card, Tap Tag shipping policy, GoToTags Glossy White PVC NFC Card - NTAG213, Adafruit 13.56MHz RFID/NFC Card - NTAG213, and the Pocket Factory pricing page. Tap Tag pages checked October 23, 2026; GoToTags and Adafruit pages checked October 22, 2026, on the sellers' official pages. Prices and stock change, so confirm on their sites before you buy.
When blank NTAG213 cards are the better choice
- Bulk: GoToTags lists blank cards from USD 0.30 each with a 10-card minimum; compare card totals plus shipping and the work needed to program and test them.
- Technical users: you can write and test your URL with an NFC-writing app such as NFC Tools (App Store, Google Play).
- You want to rewrite it: leave the tag unlocked and change the URL whenever you like. Lock it once you're done if you don't want anyone else rewriting it.
A note on chips: Pocket Factory cards use NTAG215 (504 bytes), while these blanks use NTAG213 (144 bytes). Many short URLs fit on either chip, but the encoded URL and NDEF record overhead must fit; longer URLs may need shortening or more memory, so test the exact URL.
The trade-off: blanks arrive plain, you do the programming and testing yourself, and GoToTags has a 10-card minimum.
When Tap Tag fits
Tap Tag's Classic card is a good fit if you want a cheap card with a QR code. Where Tap Tag is genuinely stronger (all checked on taptag.shop on October 23, 2026):
- Change the link any time: every Tap Tag comes with a free dashboard, and Tap Tag says the tap and QR destination can be changed in real time from any computer (Tap Tag Classic Card page).
- Next-business-day shipping: Tap Tag says orders typically ship within one business day of purchase, personalized or not, from New York (Tap Tag shipping policy).
- Free analytics: 7-day page-view analytics are included free in the dashboard; Pro and Teams plans are optional paid upgrades (Tap Tag Classic Card page).
- Logo cards without Tap Tag branding: its printed plastic card is printed edge to edge with your design and carries no Tap Tag branding, listed at USD 29.95 for one without a lanyard (Tap Tag printed plastic card page).
If you want to change where your card points later, or you need it to ship the next business day, Tap Tag is the better fit.
When Pocket Factory fits
Pocket Factory fits if you want a single card that looks like your business: printed with your logo and colors, previewed before you pay, programmed with your URL and tested before it ships, with free U.S. shipping and no minimum. No app or subscription is required. Cards have a QR code on the back by default. No battery or charging is needed. Details: Pre-programmed NFC card with your URL.
How to program a blank card (if you go DIY)
- Install an NFC-writing app such as NFC Tools on a compatible phone.
- Choose Write, add a record, pick URL, and paste your full https:// address.
- Hold the blank card near your compatible phone's NFC reader until the app confirms the write.
- Test the tap on another phone. Optionally lock the tag afterwards, which is permanent.
FAQ
What's the cheapest NFC card that opens my URL?
Among the products compared here, GoToTags has the lowest listed unit price at USD 0.30 per blank NTAG213 card with a 10-card minimum. Adafruit lists one at USD 2.95 but was out of stock when checked October 22, 2026. You program and test blank cards yourself; shipping is additional where applicable.
Is Tap Tag a subscription?
Tap Tag says no subscription is required. The Classic card is a one-time purchase with a free dashboard, and Pro or Teams plans are optional upgrades.
Why pay $19 for a Pocket Factory card?
You get one card printed with your own branding, a preview before checkout, programming and testing done for you, and free U.S. shipping, with no minimum.
Can I rewrite a Pocket Factory card myself?
Pocket Factory cards arrive with your chosen URL programmed into an NTAG215 chip. If changing that URL later is important to you, confirm whether that is supported with Pocket Factory before ordering.
Is NTAG215 better than NTAG213 for a URL card?
NTAG215 has 504 bytes of user memory and NTAG213 has 144. Many short URLs fit on either, but the encoded URL and NDEF record overhead must fit; test the exact URL. Pocket Factory uses NTAG215, while the blank cards compared here use NTAG213.
Do these cards work on iPhone?
NFC URL cards need a compatible NFC-enabled phone; support and tap behavior depend on the model and settings. A printed QR backup is included by default as another way to open your link.
How much do ten logo-printed cards cost?
Ten Pocket Factory cards cost USD 109 in matte or USD 129 in glossy. Tap Tag lists its ten-card logo-printed plastic pack without lanyards at USD 195 (checked October 22, 2026). Compare any applicable shipping and taxes before checkout.
