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# Why do I have to pay a subscription ?

At VKARD, we want to offer you a simple, secure, and accessible experience.  
That’s why **using VKARD’s standard features does not require any monthly subscription**.  
You can share and manage your contact details freely, with no limits or recurring fees.  

Moreover, all your data and your contacts’ data are **hosted in France**, on infrastructures that comply with the highest security standards (ISO27001).  
Our technical team works continuously to ensure:  

🔐 **Security**: encryption, secure hosting, ISO27001 certification.  
📊 **Reliability**: continuously monitored servers, disaster recovery plans.  
🚀 **Innovation**: regular updates and increasingly practical features.  

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## Standard Features: Free and Unlimited

As soon as you order your VKARD, you can:  
* Use your card as you wish, with no time limit and no usage restrictions.  
* Easily share your contact details and manage them at any time.  

➡️ No hidden costs or mandatory subscription to access these basic functions.  

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## The Pro Plan: Take It Further

If you want to benefit from advanced features and optimize your professional management, you can subscribe to our **Pro plan**.  
This paid plan provides you with a set of additional tools, designed for demanding users and teams.  

### Extra Features Included in the Pro Plan

* **Advanced CRM** – Boost efficiency with powerful contact management.  
* **CRM Synchronization** – Connect VKARD with your usual software to centralize your data.  
* **Multi-Administration** – Manage your card fleet with multiple collaborators.  
* **Multi-Language** – Share your information in several languages, ideal for international use.  
* **QuickView** – An optimized preview of your shared information.  
* **Advanced Statistics** – Track usage and interactions with detailed reports.  
* **AI Scanner** – Scan paper business cards and instantly retrieve the information.  

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## Discover the Pro Plan

| 👉 To learn more about the features offered by the Pro plan and discover how it can transform your use of VKARD, [click here.](https://help.vkard.io/fr/article/plan-gratuit-pro-et-entreprise-vouvdr/) |

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## In Summary

✅ **No subscription required to use VKARD Standard**: unlimited sharing and management included from the moment you order.  
✅ **The optional, paid Pro plan offers advanced tools** to meet professional and collaborative needs.  
✅ **Your data is protected**: security, hosting in France, ISO27001 certification.  

You are free to choose the option that matches your expectations, without restrictive commitments.