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Cards+ vs Orbit

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Cards+ compared with Orbit
Detail Cards+Orbit logo Orbit
What it doesPrivate digital wallet for IDs, cards, and documents on iPhone Local project workspace for developers on macOS
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Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingCards+ Free (free, up to 15 cards), Cards+ Lite (€1.99 one-time purchase), Cards+ Pro (€4.99 one-time purchase) Free: up to 3 projects with all core features. Pro: $29/year for unlimited projects, priority email support, all future updates, and activation on 3 devices.
Key features
  • Local encrypted storage
  • OCR text recognition and smart fields
  • Expiry reminders and automatic deletion
  • Apple Wallet export
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Keep repositories, tasks, notes, and files together in one workspace
  • GitHub and GitLab integration with repository activity in project inbox
  • Dependency checking for security advisories and updates
  • AI-powered note-to-task conversion via scratchpad
  • MCP integration for AI client connections
  • Task boards and lists
  • Document and assets management
  • Local storage with no cloud upload required
  • Support for multiple linked repositories per project
  • Works on Apple silicon and Intel Macs
What makes it different
  • Works universally for any physical document, not restricted to supported cards
  • Smart reminders before documents expire
  • Everything stays on your Mac with no cloud upload
  • Keeps code in original folders while organizing project context
  • GitHub and GitLab activity surfaced directly in projects
  • Optional AI features without vendor lock-in
  • Free tier supports up to 3 projects with all core features
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes02
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)20 no change since last check12 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)511
Citation Flow (Majestic)1814
Referring domains (Majestic)158

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