Google Contacts

Google's free address book that syncs contacts across Gmail, Android and the web.

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Updated Oct 29, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · Web, Android

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Is Google Contacts free?

Yes, free to use

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Cardhop
Free plan + paid
ContactsPlus
Starting price: $9.99/month billed annually
Proton Mail
Starting price: $4.99 a month (Mail Plus), $3.99 billed yearly

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 7
Approved reviews: 0
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About Google Contacts

Google Contacts is the address book behind a Google Account. Every name, phone number and email address you save there shows up in Gmail, on Android phones and in other Google apps, and it can be opened directly at contacts.google.com in any browser. People you email but never save are kept in a separate "Other contacts" list so they still autocomplete, and that behaviour can be turned off in Gmail settings. Contacts can be sorted with labels, which double as email groups in Gmail, and a Merge & fix view suggests duplicates to combine. Each contact keeps an edit history, and the whole list can be exported as a Google CSV or vCard file when moving to another service. It is free with any Google Account; Workspace users also get a company directory. There is no dedicated desktop app, and on iPhone it works through the built-in Contacts app syncing with the Google account rather than its own app. It suits anyone already living in Gmail and Android.

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

What works

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

Why people leave

No standalone iPhone or desktop app
Auto-saving everyone you email can clutter the list
Few relationship features such as reminders or notes timelines

Google Contacts vs Cardhop, ContactsPlus and Proton Mail

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Attribute	Google Contacts	Cardhop	ContactsPlus	Proton Mail
Pricing	Free	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Verified price	—	—	$9.99/month billed annually	$4.99 a month (Mail Plus), $3.99 billed yearly
Free plan	Free app	Yes	1 account, 1,000 contacts	Yes, 1 GB storage
Open source	No	No	No	Yes
Self-hostable	No	No	No	No
Platforms	Web, Android	macOS, iOS	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

Top Google Contacts alternatives

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1
Cardhop
A faster, keyboard-driven contacts app for Apple devices that can still search your Google contacts.
68.8
2
ContactsPlus
Pulls Google, iCloud and Outlook contacts into one list and adds dedupe, enrichment and follow-up reminders.
53.4
3
Proton Mail
Proton's encrypted contacts come with Proton Mail, for people leaving Google over privacy.
50.0
4
Nextcloud
Self-hosted Contacts app with CardDAV sync, so your address book stays on your own server.
49.0
5
Microsoft Outlook
Outlook's People list is the natural home for contacts if you move from Gmail to Microsoft 365.
48.9

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Google Contacts: common questions

What is Google Contacts?

Google Contacts: Google's free address book that syncs contacts across Gmail, Android and the web. Best for gmail and Android users who want their contacts synced everywhere at no cost. Available for Web and Android.

Is Google Contacts free?

Yes, Google Contacts is free to use.

Is Google Contacts open source?

No, Google Contacts is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Proton Mail and Nextcloud.

What platforms does Google Contacts run on?

Google Contacts is available for Web and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Google Contacts?

The highest-ranked Google Contacts alternatives right now are Cardhop, ContactsPlus and Proton Mail. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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.

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Google Contacts facts

4 of 4 verified

Android sync: Yes; Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “Contacts saved to your Google Account will sync with Google Contacts and all your Android devices.”
Duplicate merging: Yes (Merge & fix); Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “duplicate listings for the same person in Google Contacts, you can merge them.”
Export formats: CSV, vCard; Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “Export contacts To add your contacts to another email account, first download them as a CSV or vCard file.”
Groups: Labels, usable as Gmail groups; Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “You can use the Contacts app to find someone’s contact info or organize contacts with labels like "friends" or "family." Create a group Go to Google Contacts .”