Free Google Contacts alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

5 of the 7 Google Contacts alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Cardhop, ContactsPlus and Proton Mail rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Cardhop	Free plan + paid	—	No	macOS, iOS	4 of 4	68.8
2	ContactsPlus	Free plan + paid	$9.99/month billed annually	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	53.4
3	Proton Mail	Free plan + paid	$4.99 a month (Mail Plus), $3.99 billed yearly	Yes	Web, Windows, macOS +3	8 of 8	50.0
4	Nextcloud	Open source	From €71.29 per user/year (100 users)	Yes	Web, Windows, macOS +4	4 of 4	49.0
5	Microsoft Outlook	Free plan + paid	$19.99 a year or $1.99 a month (Microsoft 365 Basic)	No	Web, Windows, macOS +2	7 of 7	48.9

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
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
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
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
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)

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1. CardhopTop pick

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2. ContactsPlus

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3. Proton Mail

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4. Nextcloud

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5. Microsoft Outlook

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