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Comparison · Cartia vs Stamp Me
Cartia vs Stamp Me: the honest comparison
Stamp Me and Cartia both replace the paper stamp card. Stamp Me has its own customer app, a web version and a Wallet card, and publishes prices in several currencies; Cartia relies on the Wallet card alone, with no app, and has a free plan. The choice comes down to price, locations and the customer journey.
Stamp Me is a digital loyalty card with an iOS and Android app, a web version and a Wallet card, on three monthly plans per location: Lite (£39, $49, €29), Pro (£49, $79, €49) and Elite (£129, €169).
Stamp Me publishes its prices in pounds, dollars and euros. So does Cartia: Pro £25 or $29 a month, with no tax added; the table shows the euro catalog prices.
Head to head
Cartia and Stamp Me, point by point
| Criterion | Cartia | Stamp Me |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | Free €0 · Pro €29.90/month (14-day trial) · Business €59.90/month, 3 locations included, then €10/month per extra shop (14-day trial) · all prices tax included | Lite £39 / $49 / €29 a month · Pro £49 / $79 / €49 · Elite £129 / €169 · one location per plan · Australian prices shown excluding GST |
| Approximate first-year cost (1 shop) | €0 on Free · Pro €358.80 tax included for 12 monthly payments; €287.04 tax included with annual payment (−20%) | Lite: £468 (12 × £39) or $588 (12 × $49); no annual price published |
| Setup fees | €0 - no installation fees | No setup costs on monthly plans; 2 published cards included, then £15 / $15 / €15 per extra card |
| Permanent free plan | Yes - up to 50 customers, no credit card required | No - 30-day trial from the first published card, no credit card needed |
| App customers must install | No - the customer scans a QR code and everything happens in the browser | Optional - Stamp Me app on iOS and Android, or a web and Wallet card with no download |
| Apple Wallet / Google Wallet | Yes - added directly to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet | Yes - Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, when staff validate with the Stamp Business app |
| Getting started | Program created online, printable QR kit generated | Online, self-serve; validation with the Stamp Business app |
| Commitment / dependency | Monthly with no commitment; annual paid in one go for 12 months · scanning from a browser or Cartia Counter | Monthly plans; a single location per plan |
Public sources for Stamp Me checked on November 6, 2026. Prices are given for information only and have no contractual value: check their current price list on their website. Rows marked “to check” are those where we did not find clear public information - we prefer to say so rather than guess. Cartia’s prices come from our public catalog.
Sources: Stamp Me pricing · Stamp Me · Stamp Me features
What changes with Cartia
Four concrete differences
Pro at €29.90/month, all included
14-day trial, then a flat fee: unlimited customers, no overage charges and no message credits to top up. A credit card is required to start the trial. Your bill doesn’t change when your traffic goes up.
€0 setup fees
No installation package to pay for before your first customer. You create the program, print the QR kit, and get started.
No app for customers
The customer scans the QR code at the counter and joins the program from their browser. No download to negotiate during the rush.
Straight talk
When Stamp Me is the right choice, and when Cartia is
Stamp Me’s strengths
- Unlimited push notifications, SMS available, Zapier and Mailchimp connections.
- Prices are published in pounds, US, Canadian and Australian dollars, and euros.
- Stamp Me does not charge by how many customers use the card.
Choose Stamp Me if you want a dedicated customer app or SMS.
Where Cartia keeps it simple
- No free plan: after the 30-day trial, Lite costs £39 or $49 a month.
- Each plan is listed for a single location; Cartia Business covers 3 shops.
- The Wallet card requires staff to validate with the Stamp Business app; customers may also be pointed to the Stamp Me app.
Choose Cartia if you want to start free with up to 50 customers, a Wallet card with no app, or 3 shops for €59.90 a month.
Transparency
What Cartia openly acknowledges
A comparison that only lists its own advantages helps no one. Here is where Cartia openly stands today.
- The Free plan is a real program, not a demo: Apple Wallet and Google Wallet are included from €0. CSV export, campaigns on the card and staff accounts start with the Pro plan. Email campaigns are coming soon.
- The Pro plan covers one shop. Beyond that, you need the Business plan: 3 shops and 3 programs included for €59.90/month tax included, then €10/month tax included per additional location, with no limit on the number.
- Cartia is a young platform: we don’t publish customer case studies or revenue figures that we couldn’t back up.
Frequently asked questions
Cartia or Stamp Me: the questions that come up
Is Cartia cheaper than Stamp Me?
For one shop, Stamp Me Lite costs £39, $49 or €29 a month after a 30-day trial. Cartia is free up to 50 customers, then Pro at £25 or $29 a month, with no tax added. Stamp Me lists one location per plan; Cartia Business covers 3 shops for £49 or $59 a month. Stamp Me prices checked on November 6, 2026.
Do customers need an app with Stamp Me or Cartia?
With Cartia, no: the card is added to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. Stamp Me has its own app, but also offers a web and Wallet card with no download, when staff validate with the Stamp Business app.
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