Head-to-head · Personal CRM Software
Covve vs Monica
Covve leads on 0 checks, Monica on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCovve · 8.9/10
- Free planonly Monica
- Free trialboth
Covve scores higher on our rubric for personal crm software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
Monica offers free plan; Covve doesn't.
Covve is the better fit for professionals connecting personal and business contacts. Monica is the better fit for self-hosters wanting a mature CRM.
- Covve fits best
Professionals connecting personal and business contacts
- Monica fits best
Self-hosters wanting a mature CRM
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Side by side
| Feature | Covve 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Monica 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Personal CRM Software | #5 in Personal CRM Software |
| Best for | Professionals connecting personal and business contacts | Self-hosters wanting a mature CRM |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $119/seat/yr | $90/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML | 2FA |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Covve 0/4 · Monica 0/4 | ||
| Follow-up reminders | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Email/calendar sync | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Import/export | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Interaction history | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Contact limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile apps | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Covve is a personal CRM and contact-management application for professionals who need to organize relationships, capture leads, and maintain consistent follow-up. It combines contact notes, interaction history, smart reminders, groups,… Read the review → |
Monica is a personal relationship management application for individuals and households. It brings contact details, custom information, relationships, notes, journal entries, activities, important dates, and reminders into a web-based… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Covve — where it wins
- Smart reminders, notes, groups, tags, and interaction history
- Business-card, QR-code, event-badge, and voice capture
- Syncs with major CRMs, Google Contacts, Outlook, and Zapier
Where it doesn't
- Requires a paid plan after the 14-day trial
- Advanced team features start with the Pro plan
- Enterprise features are available only on the Enterprise plan
Monica — where it wins
- Free self-hosting with the full open-source application
- Tracks relationships, notes, reminders, birthdays, and activity history
- Supports vCard, CSV, data export, and REST API automation
Where it doesn't
- Native iOS and Android applications are planned for a future version
- Company records are described as future v3 functionality
- Hosted use requires a monthly or annual subscription
- Covve8.9/10 · 14-day trial
A broad personal CRM for organized follow-up, scanning, and CRM-connected contacts.
Visit CovveFull verdict → - Monica8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A mature personal CRM with free self-hosting, reminders, history, and data control.
Visit MonicaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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