Comparison

Tap2Star vs other Google review plates

Not all Google review plates are equal. Here, in full transparency, is what sets Tap2Star apart — on quality, security, price and service.

Criterion
Tap2Star
Other plates
Material & finish
Tap2StarPremium epoxy resin (domed, glossy, resistant)
Other platesOften plain PVC — flat, scratches quickly
Chip fixing
Tap2StarChip set into the resin, nothing to peel off
Other platesOften an NFC sticker glued to the back
Metal surface
Tap2StarAnti-metal protection included
Other platesOften not recommended on metal
NFC chip
Tap2StarWrite-locked (tamper-proof)
Other platesOften rewritable (can be hijacked)
Customization
Tap2StarAll our products customisable (logo, colours, size)
Other platesOften standard only
Price
Tap2Star€21.90 incl. VAT, one-time payment
Other platesOften more expensive, sometimes shown excl. VAT or with a subscription
Technology
Tap2StarNFC + QR code (universal compatibility)
Other platesNFC or QR only, depending on the model
Data hosting
Tap2StarServers hosted in Europe, operated by Alpanet
Other platesVaries — often third-party services, sometimes outside the European Union
Range
Tap2StarPlate, card, stand, appointment, multi-site, social networks, custom
Other platesOften limited

Epoxy resin, not plain PVC

The domed relief and glossy look give a premium finish that resists scratches. Learn more

Anti-metal protection

Place the plate even on a metal counter: NFC works. An advantage many don't have. Learn more

Locked NFC chip

The chip cannot be rewritten to hijack your plate. Your destination stays under your control. Learn more

Chip embedded, not a sticker

Many competing plates are plexiglass with an NFC sticker glued to the back: it peels away over time, and it shows. Ours has the chip set into the resin — invisible, and part of the plate itself.

No number printed on it

Most makers print a serial number on the front face. Convenient for them, unsightly on your counter. Our identifier stays on the back, so the visible face carries nothing but your message.

Fair price, no subscription

€21.90 incl. VAT, one-time payment. No monthly fees, no VAT surprise at checkout.

All our products are customisable

Logo, colours, size, another network or destination: we adapt plates, cards and stands to your brand. Tell us about your project.

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Frequently asked questions

Plate, card or stand: which should I choose? +
The plate sits or is fixed near the till and stays put: it is the default choice. The card slips into a bill or is handed over in person. The wooden stand holds itself upright on a counter and suits warmer interiors. Many businesses combine a plate at the till with cards for the team.
Why epoxy resin rather than PVC? +
Epoxy resin stands up to knocks, damp and cleaning products, where printed PVC scratches and fades within months. On a counter handled all day long, the difference shows within the first year.
Does the plate work on metal? +
Yes. An anti-metal layer is built in, so the plate can sit on a zinc counter, a metal display or a till without losing signal. Without that layer, the NFC simply would not be read.
What does « locked NFC chip » mean? +
The chip is write-protected after programming: nobody can re-encode it to divert your customers to another page. You keep control of the destination from your account, but the chip's contents can no longer be altered from outside.
Is the chip glued to the back or embedded? +
It is set into the resin during manufacture. Plexiglass plates sold elsewhere often carry an NFC sticker glued to the back, which peels off with use and leaves a mark of adhesive. Here there is nothing to peel: the chip is part of the plate.
Is there a subscription or any recurring fee? +
No. You pay for the product once and it works for life. Changing the destination from your account costs nothing either. That is the main difference with most competing offers, which bill monthly.
Does the customer need an app? +
No. They hold their phone near the NFC chip, or scan the printed QR code if they have no contactless. Either way, the review page opens straight in the browser.

Make the right choice

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