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Cardhop alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll contact managers

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Cardhop: apple platforms only, no Windows, Android or web app, and several features sit behind the Premium subscription. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Cardhop, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Contacts currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Google Contacts logoGoogle ContactsFree—NoWeb, Android4 of 468.8
2BusyContacts logoBusyContactsPaid$49.99NomacOS4 of 457.5
3ContactsPlus logoContactsPlusFree plan + paid$9.99/month billed annuallyNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 555.9
4Microsoft Outlook logoMicrosoft OutlookFree plan + paid$19.99 a year or $1.99 a month (Microsoft 365 Basic)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +27 of 748.9
5Covve logoCovvePaid$12 per seat/month or $119 per seat/year (Essential)NoiOS, Android, Web6 of 642.3
6Dex logoDexPaid$12/month (Premium)NoWeb, macOS, Windows +34 of 442.3
7CamCard logoCamCardFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android, Web4 of 442.3
  1. Google Contacts logo

    1. Google ContactsTop pick

    Best for: Gmail and Android users who want their contacts synced everywhere at no cost

    FreeWeb, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cardhop

    Free and cross-platform, a better fit if you also use Android or Windows.

    Pros

    • Free and built into every Google Account
    • Syncs automatically with Gmail and Android phones
    • Suggests duplicate contacts to merge
    • Exports to CSV or vCard for easy moving

    Cons

    • No standalone iPhone or desktop app
    • Auto-saving everyone you email can clutter the list
    • Few relationship features such as reminders or notes timelines
    Visit Google Contacts Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Google Contacts a good Cardhop alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Android sync
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Duplicate merging
    Yes (Merge & fix)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Export formats
    CSV, vCard
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Groups
    Labels, usable as Gmail groups
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. BusyContacts logo

    2. BusyContacts

    Best for: Mac users who manage many contacts across work and personal accounts and want CRM-style views

    PaidmacOS

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cardhop

    A fuller Mac contact manager with tags, smart filters and an activity list of emails and events for each person.

    Pros

    • Syncs with iCloud, Google, Exchange and any CardDAV server
    • Activity list ties emails and events to each contact
    • Tags and smart filters for large address books

    Cons

    • Mac only, with no iPhone or iPad app
    • Paid, while the built-in Contacts app is free
    Visit BusyContacts Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is BusyContacts a good Cardhop alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    $49.99
    Checked Nov 8, 2026busymac.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026busymac.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    iCloud, Google, Office 365, Exchange, CardDAV
    Checked Nov 8, 2026busymac.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Setapp
    Included
    Checked Nov 8, 2026busymac.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. ContactsPlus logo

    3. ContactsPlus

    Best for: People and small teams who need to merge and clean contacts across several accounts

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cardhop

    Works on web, iPhone and Android, merging Google, iCloud and Outlook contacts into one list with duplicate cleanup.

    Pros

    • Merges Google, iCloud and Microsoft contacts into one list
    • Duplicate cleanup and contact enrichment
    • Shared team address book on the Teams plan

    Cons

    • Free plan syncs only once a day and one account
    • Free plan caps you at 1,000 contacts
    • Pipeline features are basic next to a real CRM
    Visit ContactsPlus Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ContactsPlus a good Cardhop alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    1 account, 1,000 contacts
    Checked Nov 8, 2026contactsplus.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $9.99/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026contactsplus.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, iOS, Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026contactsplus.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync interval
    About every 15 minutes (paid)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026contactsplus.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team size
    Up to 50 users
    Checked Nov 8, 2026contactsplus.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Microsoft Outlook logo

    4. Microsoft Outlook

    Best for: People and companies already on Microsoft 365 or Exchange

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    48.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cardhop

    Keeps contacts alongside mail and calendar if your work runs on Microsoft 365.

    Pros

    • Strongest calendar, scheduling and delegation features for Exchange users
    • Free Outlook.com mailbox kept separate from OneDrive storage
    • Apps on every major platform plus a solid web version

    Cons

    • Classic and new Outlook for Windows differ, which confuses users
    • Busy interface with many features most people never use
    • Free accounts show ads and get less storage
    Visit Microsoft Outlook Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Microsoft Outlook a good Cardhop alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free mailbox storage
    15 GB
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free cloud storage
    5 GB (OneDrive and attachments)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft 365 mailbox
    100 GB
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $19.99 a year or $1.99 a month (Microsoft 365 Basic)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft 365 Personal plan
    $99.99 a year or $9.99 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft 365 Family plan
    $129.99 a year or $12.99 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    1 month (Microsoft 365 Personal)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Covve logo

    5. Covve

    Best for: Sales and event teams scanning business cards and badges into contacts or a CRM

    PaidiOS, Android, Web

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cardhop

    Cross-platform card scanner with offline recognition and CRM sync.

    Pros

    • Offline card scanning with recognition in 60+ languages
    • Syncs with Outlook, Google Contacts and Zapier on the base plan
    • Pro plan adds event badge scanning and a team web portal

    Cons

    • No free plan beyond the trial
    • Native CRM integrations cost extra unless you are on Enterprise
    • Little left of the old personal-CRM reminders; focus is now lead capture
    Visit Covve Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Covve a good Cardhop alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Starting price
    $12 per seat/month or $119 per seat/year (Essential)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026covve.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days on annual plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026covve.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline scanning
    Yes, 60+ languages
    Checked Nov 8, 2026covve.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Outlook, Google Contacts, Zapier
    Checked Nov 8, 2026covve.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Payment
    App Store, Google Play or website
    Checked Nov 8, 2026covve.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $20 per seat/month or $199 per seat/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026covve.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Dex logo

    6. Dex

    Best for: Founders, investors and job seekers who want reminders to keep up with a large network

    PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cardhop

    Adds LinkedIn sync, job-change updates and keep-in-touch reminders across web and mobile.

    Pros

    • Syncs LinkedIn connections and updates job changes automatically
    • Pulls contacts from email, calendar and messaging apps
    • Keep-in-touch reminders and notes in one place
    • MCP access lets AI assistants use your contact context

    Cons

    • No free plan, only a short trial that needs a card
    • LinkedIn sync is capped by plan
    • Pricier than built-in contacts apps for simple address book needs
    Visit Dex Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Dex a good Cardhop alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $12/month (Premium)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026getdex.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $40 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026getdex.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Student discount
    50% off for a year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026getdex.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI integration
    MCP
    Checked Nov 8, 2026getdex.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. CamCard logo

    7. CamCard

    Best for: Professionals who exchange many business cards and want them saved and synced quickly

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cardhop

    Card scanner on iOS and Android with digital business cards.

    Pros

    • Scans cards, QR codes and email signatures into contacts
    • Syncs to Salesforce, Google Contacts and Outlook
    • Free digital business card for individuals

    Cons

    • Advanced scanning and team features need a subscription
    • Interface and features vary between regions
    • Pushes digital card features more than plain contact management
    Visit CamCard Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is CamCard a good Cardhop alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Integrations
    Salesforce, Google Contacts, Outlook
    Checked Nov 8, 2026camcard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    60M+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026camcard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Security
    ISO/IEC 27001 certified
    Checked Nov 8, 2026camcard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    INTSIG Information
    Checked Nov 8, 2026camcard.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Cardhop alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Google Contacts logo

Best Cardhop alternative for most people

Google Contacts

Free and cross-platform, a better fit if you also use Android or Windows.

Google Contacts logo

Best Cardhop alternative for a free option

Google Contacts

Free and cross-platform, a better fit if you also use Android or Windows.

ContactsPlus logo

Best Cardhop alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

ContactsPlus

Works on web, iPhone and Android, merging Google, iCloud and Outlook contacts into one list with duplicate cleanup.

BusyContacts logo

Best Cardhop alternative for Mac

BusyContacts

A fuller Mac contact manager with tags, smart filters and an activity list of emails and events for each person.

Microsoft Outlook logo

Best Cardhop alternative for Windows

Microsoft Outlook

Keeps contacts alongside mail and calendar if your work runs on Microsoft 365.

Covve logo

Best Cardhop alternative for iPhone and Android

Covve

Cross-platform card scanner with offline recognition and CRM sync.

Dex logo

Best Cardhop alternative for working in the browser

Dex

Adds LinkedIn sync, job-change updates and keep-in-touch reminders across web and mobile.

Cardhop alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Cardhop?

Google Contacts ranks first right now. Free and cross-platform, a better fit if you also use Android or Windows. BusyContacts and ContactsPlus follow it in our ranking.

Cardhop vs Google Contacts: what's the difference?

Cardhop is free with paid plans; Google Contacts is free to use. Only Cardhop runs on macOS and iOS. Only Google Contacts runs on Web and Android.

Is Cardhop free?

Cardhop is free with paid plans. Free plan: Yes. Checked on Cardhop's own site, November 2026.

How much do Cardhop alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Cardhop alternatives: BusyContacts, $49.99; ContactsPlus, $9.99/month billed annually; Microsoft Outlook, $19.99 a year or $1.99 a month (Microsoft 365 Basic); Covve, $12 per seat/month or $119 per seat/year (Essential); Dex, $12/month (Premium). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Cardhop?

Yes. Google Contacts (free), ContactsPlus (free plan + paid), Microsoft Outlook (free plan + paid) and CamCard (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Cardhop?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Cardhop?

The complaints we hear most: apple platforms only, no Windows, Android or web app; several features sit behind the Premium subscription; relies on your existing contact accounts for storage and sync.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Cardhop, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.