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CardExchange Software Comparison
Free 6-Week Trial	GO $128.99	PREMIUM $231.99	PROFESSIONAL $607.99	BUSINESS $775.99	ENTERPRISE $1,383.99
GATEWAY FEATURES
Multiple Languages
Support Plans Available
Local Single User License
Concurrent Network Licensing
Centralized Application Management w/Network Licensing
Share Data Between Users w/Network Licensing
Application Type	Desktop	Desktop	Desktop	Desktop	Desktop
PRODUCER FEATURES
Various Card Sizes	CR-80	All Sizes	All Sizes	All Sizes	All Sizes
Create Card Templates	5	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Card Template Manager
Template Migration Tool
Editable Sample Card Templates
Step-by-Step Card Design Wizard
Enhanced Properties for Text, Image, and Drawing Objects
Content Allignment Tools
Border Object Features
Image Opacity Masking
Resize Font to Fit Feature
1D Barcodes
Manual Data Entries
Import & Export Card Templates
Drag & Drop Database Field on Layout - No Mapping
Grouping of Templates
Background Removal
2D Barcodes
Export Card Preview as Image
Automate Manual Insert Actions
Unlimited Layouts per Template
Customize w/ Python Scripting Language
External Plug In Support
PRINTING FEATURES
Print to Windows Printers
Single and Double Sided Printing
Batch Printing
UV Panel Printing
Windows Print Manager
Print Production Reports
Autoprint Server
PHOTOS AND SIGNATURES
Directshow Webcam Support
Image Tools Editor
Twain Image Acquisition
Canon Camera Support
Advanced Photo Options
Signature Capture Support
Advanced Signature Options
Automatic Face Recognition/Face Crop
DATABASE OPTIONS
Internal Database (gateway)	200	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
MS Excel Connectivity (all Office versions)
CSV and Text DB Connectivity
Paradox Connectivity
MS Access Connectivity (all Office versions)
SQLite Database Connectivity
MS SQL Server Connectivity (native)
Oracle Connectivity (native)
MySQL Connectivity (native)
DB2 Connectivity (native)
PostgreSQL Connectivity (native)
ODBC Connectivity
Active Directory Read and Write (LDAP)
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT FEATURES
Database Record Edit Window
Enhanced Data Record Presentation (Datagrid)
Record Column Filter and Sorting
Store Photos in Database
Add, Update, and Delete Database Records
Store Signatures and Images in Database
Automate Record Insert Options
Store Global Counters in Database
Store Print Counters in Database
Store Environment Variables
Create Picklist with Drop-down Menu
Create and Store Database Filter per Template
CREATE AND STORE USER SPECIFIC RECORD LOOKUP FILTERS		5	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Live Database Record Lookup Filter
Database Column Management (Visible, Editiable)
Advanced Primary Key Options
Advanced Error Behavior Options
Create Internal Views/Queries
Multiple Database Server Connections
Store Production Data in Multiple Connected Databases
Store Photos, Signatures, and Images in Multiple Databases
Display Live Record Data w/ Push-Pull
Create Column Requirements for Inserting/Updating Records
Create Column Requirements for Record Printing
Prompt Value before Printing Records
Customize Database Record Layout
Customize Field Labels
SECURITY FEATURES
Login Feature
Create User Profile w/Permissions
Temporary Block Users
CUSTOMIZE INTERFACE PER USER
Hide Database Data Access per User
Create User Groups
Create User Group Profiles w/ Permissions
Assign/Remove User(s) To/From Groups
Customize Interface per Group
Hide Database Data Access per Group
ENCODING FEATURES
Magnetic Encoding
HID^® Proximity Reading
MIFARE^® Setup Wizard
MIFARE^® Classic 1K and 4K
MIFARE^® DESFire EV1
MIFARE^® SAM AV2
ID SCAN FEATURES
Store ID Image/Photo/OCR
FINGERPRINT CAPTURE FEATURES
Store Fingerprint
Verify Fingerprint
3RD PARTY SYSTEM INTEGRATION^*
Paxton Access Control Read and Write				M	M
^*M: Available as Additional Module

Choose the Right ID Software

The Card Exchange ID Software Suite goes beyond basic ID card design & printing. Use this guide to select the right edition for your business or operation.

Single-License Editions

Card Exchange Professional - $607.99

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

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

Card Exchange Premium - $231.99

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

Store unlimited amounts of cardholder information (database stores text only)
Connect to Microsoft Access, Excel, SQLite Databases, & Text-based databases
Design & switch between multiple card templates
Create & print 1D or 2D barcodes
Capture, store & print signatures (compatible with Topaz devices)
Security options include password protection & user-defined privileges

Card Exchange GO - $128.99

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

Limited to the built-In database (up to 200 records)
Includes basic pre-designed template to help you get started
Create 5 custom templates with the ID Card Design Wizard

Card Exchange Business - $775.99

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
HID Proximity (read only)
Support for Customization with Python Scripting

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Network License Editions

Business Network Master License - $1,295
Enterprise Network Master License - $1,995

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.