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Google Contacts alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

  • Cardhop logo

    Best overall

    Cardhop

    Free plan + paid

  • ContactsPlus logo

    Best free option

    ContactsPlus

    Starting price: $9.99/month billed annually

  • Proton Mail logo

    Best open source

    Proton Mail

    Starting price: $4.99 a month (Mail Plus), $3.99 billed yearly

Common reasons people leave Google Contacts: no standalone iPhone or desktop app, and auto-saving everyone you email can clutter the list. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Google Contacts, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Cardhop currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Cardhop logoCardhopFree plan + paid—NomacOS, iOS4 of 468.8
2ContactsPlus logoContactsPlusFree plan + paid$9.99/month billed annuallyNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 553.4
3Proton Mail logoProton MailFree plan + paid$4.99 a month (Mail Plus), $3.99 billed yearlyYesWeb, Windows, macOS +38 of 850.0
4Nextcloud logoNextcloudOpen sourceFrom €71.29 per user/year (100 users)YesWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 449.0
5Microsoft Outlook logoMicrosoft OutlookFree plan + paid$19.99 a year or $1.99 a month (Microsoft 365 Basic)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +27 of 748.9
6Fastmail logoFastmailPaid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 548.2
7Covve logoCovvePaid$12 per seat/month or $119 per seat/year (Essential)NoiOS, Android, Web6 of 642.3
  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

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Contacts

    A faster, keyboard-driven contacts app for Apple devices that can still search your Google 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 ×0.3100
    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 Cardhop a good Google Contacts 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. ContactsPlus logo

    2. ContactsPlus

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    53.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Contacts

    Pulls Google, iCloud and Outlook contacts into one list and adds dedupe, enrichment and follow-up reminders.

    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 ×0.349
    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 Google Contacts 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)
  3. Proton Mail logo

    3. Proton Mail

    Best for: Privacy-minded people and teams who want encrypted email without running servers

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Contacts

    Proton's encrypted contacts come with Proton Mail, for people leaving Google over privacy.

    Pros

    • End-to-end and zero-access encryption by default
    • Open-source, audited apps on every major platform
    • Bundles with Proton VPN, Drive, Calendar and Pass

    Cons

    • Free plan has little storage and one address
    • Search and third-party integrations are more limited than Gmail
    • Using desktop clients needs the paid Bridge app
    Visit Proton Mail 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 Proton Mail a good Google Contacts alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 1 GB storage
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Mail Plus price
    $4.99/month, or $3.99/month billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Jurisdiction
    Switzerland
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, independently audited
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    License (web clients)
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $4.99 a month (Mail Plus), $3.99 billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Proton Unlimited plan
    $12.99 a month, $9.99 billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Nextcloud logo

    4. Nextcloud

    Best for: Organisations and tinkerers who want Google Drive features on their own server

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    49.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Contacts

    Self-hosted Contacts app with CardDAV sync, so your address book stays on your own server.

    Pros

    • Free, open source and fully self-hostable
    • Large app ecosystem beyond files
    • Data stays wherever you choose to run it

    Cons

    • You handle updates, backups and performance
    • Can feel slow on modest hardware
    • Quality varies across community apps
    Visit Nextcloud 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 Nextcloud a good Google Contacts alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise price
    From €71.29 per user/year (100 users)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Client apps
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Microsoft Outlook logo

    5. 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 Google Contacts

    Outlook's People list is the natural home for contacts if you move from Gmail to 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 Google Contacts 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)
  6. Fastmail logo

    6. Fastmail

    Best for: People and families who want private, ad-free email on their own domain

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    48.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Contacts

    Paid email with built-in contacts that sync over standard CardDAV, a common pick when leaving Google's ecosystem.

    Pros

    • Fast web app with excellent search
    • Masked Email aliases and easy custom domains
    • Standard IMAP, CalDAV and JMAP support for any client

    Cons

    • No free plan
    • Not end-to-end encrypted
    • No desktop apps of its own
    Visit Fastmail Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.332
    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 Fastmail a good Google Contacts alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastmail.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    1999
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastmail.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Headquarters
    Melbourne, Australia
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastmail.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Masked Email
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastmail.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    EU or USA
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastmail.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Covve logo

    7. 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 Google Contacts

    Adds business card and badge scanning that exports to Google Contacts.

    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 Google Contacts 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)

The best Google Contacts alternative for…

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

Cardhop logo

Best Google Contacts alternative for most people

Cardhop

A faster, keyboard-driven contacts app for Apple devices that can still search your Google contacts.

Nextcloud logo

Best Google Contacts alternative for a free option

Nextcloud

Self-hosted Contacts app with CardDAV sync, so your address book stays on your own server.

ContactsPlus logo

Best Google Contacts alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

ContactsPlus

Pulls Google, iCloud and Outlook contacts into one list and adds dedupe, enrichment and follow-up reminders.

Proton Mail logo

Best Google Contacts alternative for open source

Proton Mail

Proton's encrypted contacts come with Proton Mail, for people leaving Google over privacy.

Nextcloud logo

Best Google Contacts alternative for self-hosting

Nextcloud

Self-hosted Contacts app with CardDAV sync, so your address book stays on your own server.

Microsoft Outlook logo

Best Google Contacts alternative for Mac

Microsoft Outlook

Outlook's People list is the natural home for contacts if you move from Gmail to Microsoft 365.

Proton Mail logo

Best Google Contacts alternative for Windows

Proton Mail

Proton's encrypted contacts come with Proton Mail, for people leaving Google over privacy.

Proton Mail logo

Best Google Contacts alternative for Linux

Proton Mail

Proton's encrypted contacts come with Proton Mail, for people leaving Google over privacy.

Fastmail logo

Best Google Contacts alternative for iPhone and Android

Fastmail

Paid email with built-in contacts that sync over standard CardDAV, a common pick when leaving Google's ecosystem.

Covve logo

Best Google Contacts alternative for working in the browser

Covve

Adds business card and badge scanning that exports to Google Contacts.

Google Contacts alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Google Contacts?

Cardhop ranks first right now. A faster, keyboard-driven contacts app for Apple devices that can still search your Google contacts. ContactsPlus and Proton Mail follow it in our ranking.

Google Contacts vs Cardhop: what's the difference?

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

Is Google Contacts free?

Google Contacts is free to use.

How much do Google Contacts alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Google Contacts alternatives: ContactsPlus, $9.99/month billed annually; Proton Mail, $4.99 a month (Mail Plus), $3.99 billed yearly; Nextcloud, From €71.29 per user/year (100 users); 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). 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 Google Contacts?

Yes. Cardhop (free plan + paid), ContactsPlus (free plan + paid), Proton Mail (free plan + paid) and Nextcloud (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Google Contacts?

Yes: Proton Mail and Nextcloud. Nextcloud can also be self-hosted.

Which Google Contacts alternatives work on Linux?

Proton Mail and Nextcloud run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Google Contacts?

The complaints we hear most: no standalone iPhone or desktop app; auto-saving everyone you email can clutter the list; few relationship features such as reminders or notes timelines.

How is this list ranked?

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