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Head-to-head · Relationship Intelligence Software

Connect The Dots vs Affinity

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Connect The Dots #1 in Relationship Intelligence Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Try Connect The Dots
Affinity #5 in Relationship Intelligence Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Affinity

Connect The Dots leads on 1 check, Affinity on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreConnect The Dots · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Connect The Dots
  • Most featuresConnect The Dots · 4 of 4

Connect The Dots scores higher on our rubric for relationship intelligence software: 9.3 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Connect The Dots offers free plan; Affinity doesn't.

Connect The Dots is the better fit for teams wanting broad value with a free plan. Affinity is the better fit for large teams wanting a mature relationship platform.

  • Connect The Dots fits best

    Teams wanting broad value with a free plan

  • Affinity fits best

    Large teams wanting a mature relationship platform

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Side by side

Feature Connect The Dots 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Affinity 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.9
Ranking #1 in Relationship Intelligence Software #5 in Relationship Intelligence Software
Best for Teams wanting broad value with a free plan Large teams wanting a mature relationship platform
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $20/user/mo $2,000/user/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Chrome extension
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 8 integrations 40+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Connect The Dots 4/4 · Affinity 0/4
Warm intro paths ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Relationship scoring ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Account engagement ✓ (best) Not checked yet
CRM writeback ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Network data sources Multi-source Not checked yet
Team visibility Organization Not checked yet
Relationship history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Maps relationship strength, warm paths, and introduction requests
  • Combines email, LinkedIn, CRM, mobile, API, and MCP access
  • Free plan includes unlimited data sources and useful relationship features
  • Relationship graphs and warm-path discovery support sourcing workflows
  • Automatic activity capture builds shared interaction histories
  • AI agents, automations, APIs, and broad integrations extend workflows
Cons
  • Free plan limits AI searches, ghost emails, lists, and summaries
  • Business pricing is custom rather than publicly stated
  • Advanced company-wide network and SSO features require Business
  • Essential starts at $2,000 per user per year, billed annually
  • Advanced relationship and workflow features require higher tiers
  • Its focus is private-capital operations rather than general-purpose CRM use
Our verdict

Connect The Dots is relationship intelligence software for individuals and teams that need a clearer view of contacts, interactions, and shared connections. It supports sales, recruiting, partnerships, venture capital, private equity, and…

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Affinity is an AI-first relationship intelligence CRM for private capital firms, including venture capital, private equity, investment banking, private credit, and family offices. It combines relationship graphs, relationship-strength…

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  1. Connect The DotsRelationship Intelligence Software 9.3Free plan
  2. AffinityRelationship Intelligence Software 8.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Connect The Dots — where it wins

    • Maps relationship strength, warm paths, and introduction requests
    • Combines email, LinkedIn, CRM, mobile, API, and MCP access
    • Free plan includes unlimited data sources and useful relationship features

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits AI searches, ghost emails, lists, and summaries
    • Business pricing is custom rather than publicly stated
    • Advanced company-wide network and SSO features require Business

  • Affinity — where it wins

    • Relationship graphs and warm-path discovery support sourcing workflows
    • Automatic activity capture builds shared interaction histories
    • AI agents, automations, APIs, and broad integrations extend workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Essential starts at $2,000 per user per year, billed annually
    • Advanced relationship and workflow features require higher tiers
    • Its focus is private-capital operations rather than general-purpose CRM use

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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