Edition Comparison Chart

Edition Selection Guide

AlphaCard ID Suite Software Comparison
Free 6-Week Trial	LIGHT $175	STANDARD $600	PROFESSIONAL $900	ELITE $1350
CARD DESIGN
Paper & Plastic ID Badge Creation
Label Creation
Rich Text Formatting
Alignment & Formatting Tools
Import Images
Multiple Layers
Ghosting / Opacity Effects
1D & 2D Barcodes	1D only
Card Template Design Wizard
Pre-defined Templates
Image Background Removal
Conditional Elements and Layers
Multiple Layouts per Template
CARDHOLDER RECORD CREATION	200 Limit	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Date & Time
Serial Numbers
Customizable Record Screen Layout
Custom Drop-down Lists
Prompted Data Entry
Advanced Record Field Formatting
PRINTING
Inkjet, Laser, Thermal & Plastic Card Printer Support
Selective Black (K) Panel Printing
Dual-sided Printing
Batch Printing
Post-print Database Updates
Automatic Print Server
ENCODING
Magnetic Stripe Encoding
MIFARE Classic 1k and 4k
MIFARE DESFire EV1
HID Proximity				Read Only
DATABASE
Store Text, Date & Time Data in Database
Store Photos in Database
Store Photo Paths in Database
Store Record Search Filters
Stand-alone Database
MS Access Connectivity	Static Database
MS Excel Connectivity
Text DB Connectivity
MS SQL Connectivity
MySQL Connectivity
SQLite Connectivity
Oracle Connectivity
ODBC / OLE DB Connectivity
Database View Connectivity
Export Database Images
Advanced Database Filters
Multiple Simultaneous Database Connectivity
IronPython Scripting Support
DEVICE SUPPORT
Logitech Web Camera Support
Canon SDK Camera Support
Auto-Populate Records from Driver's License, Passport, Military ID or Business Card Scan
TWAIN Signature Capture Support
Fingerprint Capture Support
SECURITY
File Password Protection
User Authorization
Customizable User Group Access Levels
Ability to Block Users
BUSINESS SERVER EDITIONS
Portable PC License with USB Key Available
Business Server Edition Available
Print Server Edition Available
Print Server Manager Edition Available

Choose the Right ID Software

AlphaCard ID Suite goes beyond basic ID card design & printing. Use this guide to select the right edition.

Single-License Editions

AlphaCard ID Suite Professional - $900

This edition provides advanced database connectivity & data capture functionality. If you need any of the following features, choose Professional:

MySQL, MSSQL, SQLite, Oracle, ODBC/OLE database connectivity
Connect with multiple databases simultaneously
Capture, store & print fingerprints (compatible with Topaz devices)
Import driver's license information (compatible with Scanshell devices)
Conditional selection of card template based on database information
Include custom drop down menus in your design for easy data entry

AlphaCard ID Suite Standard - $600

This edition is the most popular, with flexible design & printing functionality. If you need any of the following features, choose Standard:

Store unlimited amounts of cardholder information (database stores text only)
Connect to Microsoft Access, Excel & Text-based databases
Multiple single-license editions can connect to the same database
Design & switch between multiple card templates
Create & print 1D or 2D barcodes, including QR codes
Capture, store & print signatures (compatible with Topaz devices)
Security options include password protection & user-defined privileges

AlphaCard ID Suite Light - $175

This edition offers flexible ID card design & printing functionality. If you don't require advanced features, but do need any of the following, choose Light:

Limited to the built-In database (up to 200 records)
Includes basic pre-designed template to help you get started
Create custom templates with the ID Card Design Wizard

AlphaCard ID Suite Elite - $1,350

This is the most advanced edition, with smart card encoding & scripting functionality. If you need any of the following advanced features, choose Elite:

Read & write MIFARE Classic 1k and 4k, MIFARE DESFire EV1
HID Proximity (read only)
IronPython-based databases scripting support

Portable Secure USB Key - $100

The single-license editions may only be installed on one computer. To move the license between multiple computers, request the Secure USB Key add‑on. This is only available with the Standard, Professional, and Elite editions.

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Network License Editions

Professional Business Server - $2,250
Standard Business Server - $1,750
Elite Business Server - $2,750

These enterprise editions are perfect for large organizations. They are installed on a network server & accessed by up to 5 users simultaneously. The software functionality is the same as the single-license editions.

Print Server - $350

The Print Server streamlines printing by managing up to 5 ID card printers. This add-on is only available with the Business Server editions.

Print Server Manager - $450

The Print Server Manager extends the functionality of Print Server to streamline printing with up to 25 ID card printers, and includes load balancing functionality. This add-on is only available with the Business Server editions, and requires Print Server.

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