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Head-to-head · Relationship Intelligence Software

Connect The Dots vs Village

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 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
Village #7 in Relationship Intelligence Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Village

Connect The Dots leads on 1 check, Village on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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
  • Lowest starting priceConnect The Dots · $20/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresConnect The Dots · 4 of 4

Connect The Dots scores higher on our rubric for relationship intelligence software: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Connect The Dots is cheaper to start at $20/user/mo against $79/user/mo.

Connect The Dots is the better fit for teams wanting broad value with a free plan. Village is the better fit for prospecting teams needing relationship-led outreach.

  • Connect The Dots fits best

    Teams wanting broad value with a free plan

  • Village fits best

    Prospecting teams needing relationship-led outreach

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Side by side

Feature Connect The Dots 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Village 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #1 in Relationship Intelligence Software #7 in Relationship Intelligence Software
Best for Teams wanting broad value with a free plan Prospecting teams needing relationship-led outreach
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $20/user/mo (best) $79/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Chrome extension
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 8 integrations 500+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Connect The Dots 4/4 · Village 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
  • Warm introduction paths, relationship scoring, and LinkedIn intelligence
  • Free plan includes search, browser extension, API, and MCP access
  • Business adds 500+ integrations, unlimited exports, and team billing
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
  • Free plan limits connections and provides 100 credits per month
  • Pro and Business require monthly paid subscriptions
  • VIP costs $5,000 per campaign per month
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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Village is an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform for sales professionals, recruiters, founders, and business development teams. It maps professional networks from LinkedIn, Gmail, calendars, team members, alumni, and VC groups,…

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  1. Connect The DotsRelationship Intelligence Software 9.3Free plan
  2. VillageRelationship Intelligence Software 8.7Free plan

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

  • Village — where it wins

    • Warm introduction paths, relationship scoring, and LinkedIn intelligence
    • Free plan includes search, browser extension, API, and MCP access
    • Business adds 500+ integrations, unlimited exports, and team billing

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits connections and provides 100 credits per month
    • Pro and Business require monthly paid subscriptions
    • VIP costs $5,000 per campaign per month

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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