Lets Connect vs Popl: which should you choose?
Popl: An event and sales lead-capture platform built around NFC devices, sold on a subscription with a range of tap products. Lets Connect sells the card outright from R549, with the digital profile, unlimited edits, lead capture and per-tap analytics included and nothing to renew. The short answer: pick Popl if you want what their platform adds, and Lets Connect if you want the cost to stop after the purchase.
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Written by Arun Babu Veeranki, Co-Founder & CEO · Last checked: 10 September 2026
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Feature and cost table (checked 10 Sep 2026)
| Lets Connect | Popl | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay once, digital profile included | Subscription plus hardware |
| Published price | R549 one-off | Pro plan: from US$7.99/month |
| Cost over three years | R549 | US$288 |
| NFC card | Yes — PVC, metal and wood | Yes — Cards, tags and accessories |
| Digital profile | Included, unlimited edits, QR fallback | Digital profile plus lead-capture forms and badge scanning |
| Lead capture / CRM | Included | Lead capture with CRM integrations on paid plans |
| Analytics | Per-tap analytics included | Team and campaign analytics on paid plans |
| Team admin | Team ordering with bulk tiers | Team dashboard and member management |
| Renewal fees | None | Monthly or annual subscription |
| UK delivery | UK based, UK delivery | Ships to the UK; times vary by product |
Sources: Pro plan (checked 10 Sep 2026).
Three-year cost example
One person, three years. A Lets Connect card costs R549 once, and that is the whole figure. Popl at from US$7.99/month comes to US$288 over the same period.
Choose Popl if…
- You run large trade-show teams and need badge scanning at events
- You want deep CRM automation and will pay a monthly fee for it
- Your budget is set up for per-seat software rather than hardware
Choose Lets Connect if…
- You want lead capture without a per-month charge
- You need a small number of cards rather than an event platform
- You want a predictable one-off cost per person
Frequently asked questions
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