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ContactsPlus alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

Common reasons people leave ContactsPlus: free plan syncs only once a day and one account, and free plan caps you at 1,000 contacts. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ContactsPlus, 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
2Cardhop logoCardhopFree plan + paid—NomacOS, iOS4 of 464.8
3BusyContacts logoBusyContactsPaid$49.99NomacOS4 of 461.8
4Covve logoCovvePaid$12 per seat/month or $119 per seat/year (Essential)NoiOS, Android, Web6 of 657.5
5Dex logoDexPaid$12/month (Premium)NoWeb, macOS, Windows +34 of 455.9
6HubSpot CRM logoHubSpot CRMFree plan + paidFrom $15 per seat/month (Starter)NoWeb, iOS, Android +18 of 851.2
  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 ContactsPlus

    Free and simple if you only need one Google address book.

    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 ContactsPlus 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. Cardhop logo

    2. Cardhop

    Best for: Mac and iPhone users who want a quicker way to find, edit and act on contacts

    Free plan + paidmacOS, iOS

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from ContactsPlus

    A polished Apple-only contacts app with quick natural-language entry.

    Pros

    • Natural-language input for adding, editing and acting on contacts
    • Works with existing iCloud, Google and Exchange accounts
    • Business card scanning on iPhone and iPad
    • One subscription also covers Fantastical

    Cons

    • 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
    Visit Cardhop Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Cardhop a good ContactsPlus alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Platforms
    Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro
    Checked Nov 8, 2026flexibits.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026flexibits.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business card scanning
    Yes (iPhone, iPad)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026flexibits.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Google Contacts search
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026flexibits.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. BusyContacts logo

    3. BusyContacts

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

    PaidmacOS

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from ContactsPlus

    A Mac app with deeper list views, tags and a per-contact activity history of emails and events.

    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 ×0.377
    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 ContactsPlus 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)
  4. Covve logo

    4. Covve

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

    PaidiOS, Android, Web

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from ContactsPlus

    Scans business cards and keeps contacts enriched with job changes and news, aimed at networking.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Covve a good ContactsPlus 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)
  5. Dex logo

    5. 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

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from ContactsPlus

    Personal CRM that syncs LinkedIn and reminds you to keep in touch, a step up from a contact address book.

    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 ×0.357
    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 Dex a good ContactsPlus 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)
  6. HubSpot CRM logo

    6. HubSpot CRM

    Best for: Small and mid-sized teams that want sales and marketing data in one easy CRM

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from ContactsPlus

    A free sales CRM if your contact list is really a pipeline of business leads.

    Pros

    • Free tier with no time limit covers the basics well
    • Sales, marketing and service activity on one contact timeline
    • Easy to set up without a consultant
    • Large integration marketplace

    Cons

    • Big price jump from Starter to Professional editions
    • Many automation features are locked to higher tiers
    • Less flexible data modelling than Salesforce
    Visit HubSpot CRM Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    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 HubSpot CRM a good ContactsPlus alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 2 users and 1,000 contacts
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit card for free plan
    Not required
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    2,000+ marketplace apps
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    306,000+ in 135+ countries
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026developers.hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From $15 per seat/month (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    From $50 per seat/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise plan
    From $75 per seat/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best ContactsPlus alternative for…

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

Google Contacts logo

Best ContactsPlus alternative for most people

Google Contacts

Free and simple if you only need one Google address book.

Google Contacts logo

Best ContactsPlus alternative for a free option

Google Contacts

Free and simple if you only need one Google address book.

Cardhop logo

Best ContactsPlus alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Cardhop

A polished Apple-only contacts app with quick natural-language entry.

BusyContacts logo

Best ContactsPlus alternative for Mac

BusyContacts

A Mac app with deeper list views, tags and a per-contact activity history of emails and events.

Dex logo

Best ContactsPlus alternative for Windows

Dex

Personal CRM that syncs LinkedIn and reminds you to keep in touch, a step up from a contact address book.

Covve logo

Best ContactsPlus alternative for iPhone and Android

Covve

Scans business cards and keeps contacts enriched with job changes and news, aimed at networking.

HubSpot CRM logo

Best ContactsPlus alternative for working in the browser

HubSpot CRM

A free sales CRM if your contact list is really a pipeline of business leads.

ContactsPlus alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to ContactsPlus?

Google Contacts ranks first right now. Free and simple if you only need one Google address book. Cardhop and BusyContacts follow it in our ranking.

ContactsPlus vs Google Contacts: what's the difference?

ContactsPlus is free with paid plans; Google Contacts is free to use. Only ContactsPlus runs on iOS.

Is ContactsPlus free?

ContactsPlus is free with paid plans. Free plan: 1 account, 1,000 contacts; Starting price: $9.99/month billed annually. Checked on ContactsPlus's own site, November 2026.

How much do ContactsPlus alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked ContactsPlus alternatives: BusyContacts, $49.99; Covve, $12 per seat/month or $119 per seat/year (Essential); Dex, $12/month (Premium); HubSpot CRM, From $15 per seat/month (Starter). 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 ContactsPlus?

Yes. Google Contacts (free), Cardhop (free plan + paid) and HubSpot CRM (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to ContactsPlus?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from ContactsPlus?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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