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Free Dex alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

2 of the 5 Dex alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Cardhop and Google Contacts rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Cardhop logoCardhopFree plan + paid—NomacOS, iOS4 of 464.8
2Google Contacts logoGoogle ContactsFree—NoWeb, Android4 of 461.8
  1. Cardhop logo

    1. CardhopTop pick

    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 Dex

    Mac and iOS contacts app that works on your existing address book, for quick lookups and adding contacts.

    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 Dex 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)
  2. Google Contacts logo

    2. 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 Dex

    Free and already synced to Gmail and Android, if reminders and LinkedIn sync aren't needed.

    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 Dex 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)