ContaQ Live vs VahanTag
Both ContaQ Live and VahanTag let someone reach a vehicle owner without seeing their phone number. The difference is mostly in how you're reached and how you get the tag. Here's a plain comparison.
VahanTag details below are summarised from its public website in October 2026 and may change. ContaQ Live is currently in invite-only beta. Always check each provider's site for the latest.
| Feature | ContaQ Live | VahanTag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for life for beta users | One-time price for physical tag or digital e-tag |
| How you get the sticker | Generate your QR in the app and print it | Shipped weatherproof tag, or instant PDF e-tag |
| How people reach you | Voice call or message | WhatsApp & SMS alert |
| App needed to contact you | No | No |
| Your number hidden | Yes — and you don't see theirs either | Yes — never shown to the scanner |
| Emergency live-location alert | Not offered | Yes — SOS to up to 3 contacts |
| Bulk / reseller programs | Not yet | Partner & distributor programs |
| Availability | Invite-only beta (India) | Available across India |
Choose VahanTag if…
You want a professionally printed, weatherproof tag delivered to your door, and SOS live-location alerts to your emergency contacts. It's a mature, widely available product.
Choose ContaQ Live if…
You want a free option (free for life for beta users), you're happy to print your own QR sticker, and you'd rather people be able to call or message you directly — with neither number ever shown.
Frequently asked questions
Is ContaQ Live free compared to VahanTag?
ContaQ Live is free for life for beta users. VahanTag lists a one-time price for a physical tag or digital e-tag. Check each site for current pricing.
Does ContaQ Live need a physical tag?
No. You generate your vehicle's QR in the app and print it. VahanTag ships a weatherproof tag or an instant PDF e-tag.
Can people call me on VahanTag?
VahanTag's public information describes WhatsApp and SMS alerts rather than voice calling. ContaQ Live supports voice call or message. Confirm on VahanTag's site.
Which should I choose?
Want a shipped tag and SOS location alerts? VahanTag. Want a free option (free for life for beta users) with call-or-message and two-way privacy? ContaQ Live.
Try the free, private option
Join the ContaQ Live waitlist and generate your car's QR sticker — no purchase, no number shared.
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