The badge scanner alternative

All the lead capture. None of the hardware.

Traditional lead-retrieval scanners can cost over a thousand dollars per device — before software fees, shipping and insurance. Moana Leads HQ gets the same job done on the smartphones your booth team already carries. Scan badge QR codes, qualify every lead, and follow up — free to start.

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No hardware required · Works offline · Free to start

What you get instead

Everything a hardware scanner does — and more — on the phones your team already owns.

Any Phone Is a Scanner

Scan badge QR codes with the camera your team already has. Add as many staff as you like — no per-device hardware to buy.

Instant Qualification

Score leads hot, warm or cold right at the booth, add notes, and keep every conversation searchable.

Scan-to-Win Built In

Run giveaways and competitions from your booth with branded self-registration QR codes — no extra tools or add-ons.

CSV Export and Follow-Up

Export leads any time with no vendor lock-in, and send personalised follow-up emails with one-click unsubscribe.

Badge scanner vs Moana Leads HQ

See why exhibitors are retiring hardware and scanning with phones instead.

  Traditional badge scanner Moana Leads HQ
Hardware cost Typically $1,000+ per device $0 — use the phones your team already has
Team coverage One scanner per person Every team member’s phone is a scanner
Venue connectivity Often needs a live connection Works fully offline, syncs later
Lead export Often locked-in formats Instant CSV export, no vendor lock-in
Campaigns Scan-to-win often costs extra Giveaways and scan-to-win built in
Getting started Buy, ship, charge, insure Create an account and go — free to start

Scanner costs vary by vendor and rental period. The comparison above reflects typical trade show lead-retrieval setups and is provided as general guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Switching from hardware scanners, answered.

Is a smartphone really as good as a badge scanner?
For badge QR codes and self-registration, yes. The camera scans attendee badges, stores the details in your dashboard, and adds qualification, notes and follow-up that basic scanners cannot do.
Do my staff need training to use it?
Very little. If they can take a photo, they can capture a lead. Most teams are scanning within minutes of creating an account.
What if the venue has no Wi-Fi or mobile data?
Moana Leads HQ is offline-first. Keep scanning with no connection — leads are stored on the phone and sync automatically when you are back online.
How much does it cost compared with renting scanners?
You can start for free — no credit card required — and export your leads at any time. For many exhibitors, that replaces a rental or purchase bill running into the thousands.

Ready to retire the hardware?

Join teams who capture more leads with technology they already own.

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