Head-to-head · Contact Management Software
ContactsPlus vs KADO
ContactsPlus leads on 0 checks, KADO on 1, 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 scoreContactsPlus · 8.8/10
- Lowest starting priceKADO · $2.50/user/mo
- Free planboth
ContactsPlus scores higher on our rubric for contact management software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
KADO is cheaper to start at $2.50/user/mo against $9.99/user/mo.
ContactsPlus is the better fit for teams needing broad contact management and integrations. KADO is the better fit for low-cost networking and CRM contact workflows.
- ContactsPlus fits best
Teams needing broad contact management and integrations
- KADO fits best
Low-cost networking and CRM contact workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | ContactsPlus 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | KADO 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in Contact Management Software | #6 in Contact Management Software |
| Best for | Teams needing broad contact management and integrations | Low-cost networking and CRM contact workflows |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $9.99/user/mo | $2.50/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 6,000+ integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ContactsPlus 3/3 · KADO 3/3 | ||
| Company contacts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Contact limit | 1000 contacts | Not checked yet |
| Mobile apps | Both | Both |
| Import sources | CSV, Excel, vCard, LinkedIn | Google Contacts, Outlook Contacts, Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics |
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| Our verdict | ContactsPlus brings contacts from Google, iCloud, Microsoft 365, Outlook, and Exchange into a unified address book. It is designed for professionals, teams, and small businesses that need contact synchronization across web, iOS, and… Read the review → |
KADO combines digital business cards, contact capture, and relationship management for professionals, sales teams, event participants, and enterprises. Users can create branded cards and share them through QR codes, links, email, NFC, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ContactsPlus — where it wins
- Two-way sync across Google, iCloud, Microsoft 365, Outlook, and Exchange
- AI business-card scanning, duplicate merging, and contact enrichment
- Team tools include shared address books, roles, and shared notes
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits synchronization to one account and 1,000 contacts
- Real-time sync and enrichment begin with the Premium plan
- Teams features are limited to plans supporting up to 50 members
KADO — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited contacts and interactive digital business cards
- Syncs contacts and relationships with major CRM, email, and calendar tools
- Supports web, iOS, and Android with AI card and badge scanning
Where it doesn't
- Advanced team administration starts above the free plan
- Enterprise capabilities are separated into a higher-tier offering
- Its focus is networking and contact workflows rather than a full CRM suite
- ContactsPlus8.8/10 · Free plan
A flexible contact hub with strong synchronization, enrichment, and team features.
Visit ContactsPlusFull verdict → - KADO8.2/10 · Free plan
A low-cost networking tool that connects digital cards with contact workflows.
Visit KADOFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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