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Covve alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

  • CamCard logo

    Best overall

    CamCard

    Free plan + paid

  • Cardhop logo

    Best free option

    Cardhop

    Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave Covve: no free plan beyond the trial, and native CRM integrations cost extra unless you are on Enterprise. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Covve, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. CamCard currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1CamCard logoCamCardFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android, Web4 of 468.8
2Cardhop logoCardhopFree plan + paid—NomacOS, iOS4 of 464.8
3Google Contacts logoGoogle ContactsFree—NoWeb, Android4 of 461.8
4folk logofolkPaid$24 per member/month billed yearly ($30 monthly)NoWeb, Browser extension, iOS +16 of 651.2
5HubSpot CRM logoHubSpot CRMFree plan + paidFrom $15 per seat/month (Starter)NoWeb, iOS, Android +18 of 850.0
6Nimble logoNimblePaid$24.90 per seat/month, billed annuallyNoWeb, Browser extension, iOS +17 of 749.0
  1. CamCard logo

    1. CamCardTop pick

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

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Covve

    Long-running card scanner with digital business cards and Salesforce sync.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 CamCard a good Covve 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)
  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 Covve

    Mac and iPhone contact manager with a natural-language entry box and card scanning.

    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 Covve 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. Google Contacts logo

    3. Google Contacts

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

    FreeWeb, Android

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Covve

    Free address book that already syncs with Android and Gmail, if you only need storage.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Google Contacts a good Covve 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)
  4. folk logo

    4. folk

    Best for: Founders, agencies and small teams managing networks and partnerships

    PaidWeb, Browser extension, iOS, Android

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Covve

    Relationship-focused CRM for keeping track of a network after the event.

    Pros

    • Quick to learn with a spreadsheet-like interface
    • Imports contacts from LinkedIn, Gmail and WhatsApp
    • Built-in enrichment and email campaigns

    Cons

    • Custom objects and API access need the Premium plan
    • Basic forecasting and reporting
    • No free plan on the pricing page
    Visit folk 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 folk a good Covve alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Starting price
    $24 per member/month billed yearly ($30 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026folk.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $48 per member/month billed yearly ($60 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026folk.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    5,000+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026folk.app(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Premium plan and up
    Checked Nov 8, 2026folk.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise plan
    From $80 per member/month billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026folk.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no card required
    Checked Nov 8, 2026folk.app(opens source in a new tab)
  5. HubSpot CRM logo

    5. 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

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Covve

    Free CRM with a mobile card scanner, if leads end up in HubSpot anyway.

    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 ×0.338
    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 Covve 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)
  6. Nimble logo

    6. Nimble

    Best for: Consultants and small teams who want enriched contact context inside their inbox

    PaidWeb, Browser extension, iOS, Android

    49.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Covve

    Builds contact records from email and social profiles, with light CRM pipelines on top.

    Pros

    • Works with both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
    • Contact enrichment and a sidebar that follows you across sites
    • Sequences and web forms included

    Cons

    • Reporting is basic
    • Smaller integration ecosystem than mainstream CRMs
    • Interface can feel cluttered
    Visit Nimble Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    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 Nimble a good Covve alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.nimble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft 365
    Yes, Outlook integration
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.nimble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Google Workspace
    Yes, Gmail integration
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.nimble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Web forms
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.nimble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $24.90 per seat/month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026nimble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly plan
    $29.90 per seat/month, billed monthly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026nimble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no credit card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026nimble.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Covve alternative for…

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

CamCard logo

Best Covve alternative for most people

CamCard

Long-running card scanner with digital business cards and Salesforce sync.

Google Contacts logo

Best Covve alternative for a free option

Google Contacts

Free address book that already syncs with Android and Gmail, if you only need storage.

Cardhop logo

Best Covve alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Cardhop

Mac and iPhone contact manager with a natural-language entry box and card scanning.

Cardhop logo

Best Covve alternative for Mac

Cardhop

Mac and iPhone contact manager with a natural-language entry box and card scanning.

folk logo

Best Covve alternative for iPhone and Android

folk

Relationship-focused CRM for keeping track of a network after the event.

HubSpot CRM logo

Best Covve alternative for working in the browser

HubSpot CRM

Free CRM with a mobile card scanner, if leads end up in HubSpot anyway.

Covve alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Covve?

CamCard ranks first right now. Long-running card scanner with digital business cards and Salesforce sync. Cardhop and Google Contacts follow it in our ranking.

Covve vs CamCard: what's the difference?

Covve is a paid product; CamCard is free with paid plans. Both run on iOS, Android and Web.

Is Covve free?

Covve is a paid product. Starting price: $12 per seat/month or $119 per seat/year (Essential); Free trial: 14 days on annual plans; Pro plan: $20 per seat/month or $199 per seat/year. Checked on Covve's own site, November 2026.

How much do Covve alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Covve alternatives: folk, $24 per member/month billed yearly ($30 monthly); HubSpot CRM, From $15 per seat/month (Starter); Nimble, $24.90 per seat/month, billed annually. 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 Covve?

Yes. CamCard (free plan + paid), Cardhop (free plan + paid), Google Contacts (free) 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 Covve?

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

Why do people switch from Covve?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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