Many individuals and small businesses have simple needs when it comes to marketing materials. These specialized business card software programs do just business cards (and perhaps a few related itesm) but they do it well. Design from scratch or use the many included templates to produce cards in minutes. Print from your desktop as many or as few as you want. Some business card software programs even allow you to save your designs as graphics for use in other programs. For more desktop publishing software options, see the recommendations below this list.
1. Business Card Factory Deluxe
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Thousands of editable templates, images, and hundreds of logo elements and TrueType fonts in this Nova Development business card software package lets you create a variety of horizontal, vertical, and even folding card designs. Includes a built-in address book and paper sampler. A hefty program for around $30US that also includes an option to print camera-ready artwork for commercial printing. 
2. My Professional Business Cards
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Thousands of card templates and even more fonts and photos are included in this package with which you can also create matching envelopes, labels, and letterhead to go with those business cards. You can download a free trial to try it out.
3. The Print Shop Labels & Logos
The Print Shop Labels & Logos by Broderbund
Create tons of labels for your business as well as logos. And put that logo on a business card template. Other project templates in the software include greeting cards, calendars, and newsletters. If you need business cards and occasionally a few other print projects but also want tons of label options, this inexpensive program from Broderbund may be all you need.
4. Business Card Designer Plus 9
Business Card Designer Plus 9 Screenshot from CAM Development Site
A design wizard walks you through the design process. Some of the extras in this business card software include double-sided printing, folded cards, bar codes, and saving cards as a graphic file for use in other programs. Supports both standard letter size and A4 paper stock. Download a trial version. Most programs claim you can create a business card in 10 minutes, they say it only takes seconds.
5. Visual Business Cards
Visual Business Cards Screenshot from RKS Software Site
This easy-to-use RKS Software program creates standard size horizontal or vertical cards. Includes templates and background images, text effects, and simple drawing tools. You can add your own graphics. Download and try this business card software free for 30 days. Register and get free updates and upgrades.
