In the case of ID card software, every program falls into one of three categories: entry-level, mid-level, or fully featured. All these levels of ID card software are capable of designing and printing ID cards but some offer more advanced features when compared to others. It can be confusing for you to find the ID card software that is suitable for your business. Here, we share an overview of the different features and benefits of each level of ID card software. 

Entry Level ID Card Software 

This type of ID card software is suitable for small businesses that only need to print simple graphics without much data printed on the ID cards. If the ID card printer you use comes with free software, it will fall in this category. This type of ID card software lets the user perform basic ID card designing and printing jobs. Mostly, entry-level ID card software is restricted as it can have limitations on the number of images, layout options, etc.

In the case of some ID card software, the number of permitted records will be 200. If you are looking to print more than 200 ID cards, then mid-level ID card software is a suitable option.

Mid-Level ID Card Software 

Mid-level ID card software can be the best choice for small and medium-sized businesses. This software allows the user to maintain an MS Access database of the ID cards that have been printed with the software. This can make it easy to reprint ID cards when an ID card is stolen or lost. There is also some ID card software that lets you import or export data. This feature can let you save money and time on data entry.

Mid-level ID care software programs also include batch printing which can be useful when you need to print a group of ID cards. Password protection and multiple login capabilities are also available, which can make the software more secure as access can be restricted to a selected group of users.

Fully Featured Software 

This is the most robust type of ID card software and is recommended for businesses with many locations or for users who operate over a corporate network. This type of ID card software is compatible with SQL and Oracle databases and has a user-friendly interface for customers who need to capture data from different image sources. Fully featured ID card software can be used with ID card printers to print 2D barcodes to ensure the safety of ID cards.