SRG+ CARD vs Linq: A Stable Alternative After Linq's Pivot (2026)

|SRG+ Team

If you are comparing the SRG+ CARD (aka Surge Card) with Linq, there is one big thing to know first: Linq pivoted away from digital business cards in early 2025, and its original NFC cards, app, and profiles have largely been sunset, with ongoing support no longer guaranteed. Its current offering, Linq One, is priced at about $29 per seat per month. So for most people this is really about finding a stable card. Here is an honest look. (Current as of June 2026.)

Quick verdict

The SRG+ CARD is an active, one-time $29.99 card with no required subscription. Linq's consumer card platform has been wound down and its current plan is roughly $29 per seat per month, so if your Linq card still works, you are likely looking to switch.

Side-by-side

SRG+ CARD Linq
Status Active and selling Card platform largely sunset since early 2025
Entry price $29.99, one-time Linq One ~$29/seat/month (about $249/year)
Subscription Not required to use the card (optional plans add features) Subscription-based
App for recipient No, App Clip / web profile No, NFC and QR
Best for A stable card you own Most users are now seeking an alternative

Why people are switching from Linq

Reporting in 2026 indicates Linq repositioned toward AI messaging and de-emphasized its consumer card line, raising the risk that existing cards lose support. If you depend on a card for networking, that uncertainty is the real problem.

Where the SRG+ CARD fits

It is active, supported, and a one-time $29.99 purchase with no required subscription, so there is no per-seat monthly fee and no risk of your card going dark. It also connects to the wider SRG+ content platform.

Bottom line

If you are a current Linq user or were considering it, the SRG+ CARD is a stable, lower-cost, no-required-subscription alternative.

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FAQ

Is Linq still making digital business cards? Linq's original card platform has largely been sunset since early 2025, with its focus shifting and pricing moving to about $29 per seat per month.

Will my Linq card keep working? Ongoing support is no longer guaranteed, so many users are migrating to a stable alternative.

Does the SRG+ CARD require a subscription? No. It works with no required subscription; optional SRG+ plans add features.

How much is the SRG+ CARD? $29.99 one-time, with free shipping at $29.99.