VignetteGo vs official state portals
Every country we sell for has its own official state portal where you can buy a vignette directly. So why use VignetteGo? This page is an honest, transparent comparison so you can decide what is right for your trip.
What each option offers
| Feature | 🛣️ VignetteGo | Official state portals (per country) |
|---|---|---|
| Countries per checkout | Up to 7 in one cart, one payment | One country per portal — separate account on each |
| Languages | 31 languages | Typically national language + English |
| Payment currency | EUR, CZK, CHF, BGN, HUF, RON, PLN, DKK, SEK, NOK, GBP, USD | Local currency only (CZK on edalnice, HUF on ematrica, …) |
| Payment methods | Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay (Stripe) | Card (sometimes only local banks) |
| Confirmation email | One email listing all countries purchased | Separate email from each portal |
| Vignette legitimacy | Identical — registered in the same state database | Identical — registered in the same state database |
| Price | State tariff + service fee for convenience | State tariff only |
| Support | Email + phone, in 31 languages | Local language only |
✅ Use VignetteGo when…
- your trip crosses more than one country
- you do not speak the destination language fluently
- you want to pay in your home currency
- you want a single email confirmation for your records or expense report
- you are buying for someone else (family, employee, gift)
🏛️ Use the official state portal when…
- you need only one country and speak the local language
- you want to pay the absolute minimum with no service fee
- you need a truck or bus vignette (only state portals sell these)
- you have time to navigate the official UI and customer support in the local language
Official portals we are talking about
For transparency: these are the official state portals for each country. We are an authorized commercial reseller, not the state issuer.
Is VignetteGo legitimate?
Yes. We are operated by KarmaPower s.r.o. (Czech Republic, registered company). Every vignette we sell is registered in the issuing state authority's official database — your license plate appears as paid there within seconds of your payment. Roadside cameras check that database; they do not care which website registered you. The state-issued digital vignette is the same legal document whether bought via VignetteGo or directly.
Bottom line
VignetteGo trades a small service fee for time, language friction, and the convenience of one checkout for an entire trip. If that trade-off makes sense for your situation, use us. If not, buy directly — we will respect that.