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Free ContactsPlus alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

3 of the 6 ContactsPlus alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Google Contacts, Cardhop and HubSpot CRM rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Google Contacts logoGoogle ContactsFree—NoWeb, Android4 of 468.8
2Cardhop logoCardhopFree plan + paid—NomacOS, iOS4 of 464.8
3HubSpot 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. HubSpot CRM logo

    3. 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)