At a glance
| FastCardGen | Wave Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Card, .vcf, vCard QR, card link, email signature, card image | Profile, sharing, wallet pass, lead form, analytics |
| Paid | One-time Pro ($4.99 / $9.99) | Pro about $7/month billed yearly; Teams about $5 per user/month billed yearly (3 seats minimum) |
| Account | None | Yes |
| QR code | vCard (saves directly, works offline) or card link | Opens your hosted Wave profile |
| Apple / Google Wallet | No | Yes |
| Analytics, CRM sync | No | Yes (CRM sync on paid plans) |
| Print-ready card files | Yes (Pro): PDF with bleed, 10-up sheet | Sells NFC cards separately |
| Where your data lives | Your browser only | Wave's servers |
When Wave Connect is the better choice
If you want a wallet pass, scan analytics, a lead form and the ability to edit your card after sharing it — for free — Wave Connect's free plan is strong. Its team plan is also priced low per user.
When FastCardGen is the better choice
- You or your company don't want staff details in another cloud account.
- You want the QR code to work without internet, without any service behind it, forever.
- You want printed cards with the QR code on them, ready for any print shop.
- You'd rather pay once than per user every year.
Wave Connect is trademarks of their owners. FastCardGen is not affiliated with them. Competitor plans and prices are as listed on their websites and in public reviews in November 2026 and change often — check their pricing page before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wave Connect free?
It lists a free personal plan; Pro and Teams are paid. Check its pricing page for current details.
Can FastCardGen add my card to Apple Wallet?
No. Save the QR code to your photos or add your card link to your home screen instead.
Which is better for privacy?
FastCardGen keeps everything in your browser and needs no account. Hosted apps store your profile on their servers to provide analytics and editing.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many people use a hosted app for analytics and a vCard QR on printed material.
Contact files follow vCard 3.0 (RFC 2426); QR codes follow ISO/IEC 18004. Checked 2026-11-07.