baningo cards vs. Linq
baningo cards 72 /100 
Linq 59 /100 baningo cards and Linq are both relevant solutions for digital business cards in enterprise use, but set different priorities. In our overall rating, baningo cards scores 72 out of 100 and Linq reaches 59. The following comparison puts both providers side by side, feature by feature – from GDPR and server location through SSO, MDM and API to price and support.
Category by category
| Category | baningo cards | Linq | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDPR & Data Security 22% | 86 | 50 | baningo cards |
| Enterprise Integration (SSO/SCIM/MDM/API) 18% | 32 | 50 | Linq |
| Team & Admin Management 15% | 70 | 66 | baningo cards |
| Feature Scope 13% | 82 | 70 | baningo cards |
| Value for Money 12% | 84 | 52 | baningo cards |
| Support & Language 10% | 82 | 50 | baningo cards |
| User Reviews 10% | 78 | 84 | Linq |
Detailed feature comparison
Ratings and ranking follow our methodology. We deliberately do not list prices, as they change frequently and are not transparently and fully available for all providers – please ask the respective provider directly for current terms. As of the respective review, all information without guarantee.
| Criterion | baningo cards | Linq |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72 | 59 |
| Server location Germany | ✓ | – |
| EU hosting available | ✓ | – |
| German hosting company | ? | – |
| Developed in Germany | – | – |
| DPA under Art. 28 GDPR | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | ? |
| SSO – SAML | ? | ? |
| SSO – OIDC | ? | ? |
| SCIM provisioning | ? | ? |
| MDM (Intune/Jamf) | ? | ? |
| Public API | ? | ✓ |
| Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD | ? | ? |
| Number of integrations | ? | 30 |
| Email signature management | ? | ? |
| Outlook signature integration | ? | – |
| Physical NFC cards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple & Google Wallet | ✓ | – |
| Central team/admin console | ✓ | ✓ |
| Granular roles & permissions | ? | ✓ |
| White-labeling | ? | – |
| Custom domain | ? | – |
| Custom CSS | ? | – |
| Workflows / automation | ? | – |
| Lead capture / scanner | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connect function (contacts) | ? | ✓ |
| Paper card scanner | ? | ✓ |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |
| German-language support | ✓ | ? |
| SLA guarantee | ? | – |
| External avg. rating | 4.4/5 | 4.9/5 |
Verdict
For GDPR-sensitive companies based in Germany, baningo cards leads the overall rating. The specific use case remains decisive, though – the category table above shows where each provider has its strengths.
Comparison FAQ
baningo cards or Linq – which is better for companies?
baningo cards achieves the higher score in our overall rating (72 vs. 59 out of 100). For German B2B use, server location, DPA and German-language support matter most – the detailed table shows the differences.
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