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Head-to-head · Personal CRM Software

Dex vs Monica

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Dex #1 in Personal CRM Software 9.2/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Dex
Monica #5 in Personal CRM Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Monica

Dex 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 scoreDex · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Monica
  • Free trialboth

Dex scores higher on our rubric for personal crm software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Monica offers free plan; Dex doesn't.

Dex is the better fit for power users needing broad integrations. Monica is the better fit for self-hosters wanting a mature CRM.

  • Dex fits best

    Power users needing broad integrations

  • Monica fits best

    Self-hosters wanting a mature CRM

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Side by side

Feature Dex 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Monica 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #1 in Personal CRM Software #5 in Personal CRM Software
Best for Power users needing broad integrations Self-hosters wanting a mature CRM
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $12/mo $90/yr
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 7 days 30 days
Free trial length 7 days · card required 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web
Support Email Email, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML 2FA
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Dex 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
Our review
Pros
  • Imports contacts from major networks, email services, devices, and CSV files
  • Syncs email, calendars, contacts, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and messaging
  • Offers reminders, timelines, mobile apps, browser extension, API, and Zapier
  • 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
Cons
  • No free plan; paid access starts at $12 per month
  • Premium LinkedIn sync is limited to 2,500 connections
  • Premium and Professional trials require a credit card
  • 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
Our verdict

Dex is a personal CRM for organizing personal and professional relationships across web, desktop, iOS, Android, and Chrome. It brings together contacts from LinkedIn, Facebook, Gmail, Outlook, Google Contacts, iCloud, phone contacts, and…

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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…

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  1. DexPersonal CRM Software 9.27-day trial
  2. MonicaPersonal CRM Software 8.6Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Dex — where it wins

    • Imports contacts from major networks, email services, devices, and CSV files
    • Syncs email, calendars, contacts, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and messaging
    • Offers reminders, timelines, mobile apps, browser extension, API, and Zapier

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid access starts at $12 per month
    • Premium LinkedIn sync is limited to 2,500 connections
    • Premium and Professional trials require a credit card

  • 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
  • Dex9.2/10 · 7-day trial

    A broad personal CRM for connected contact management, reminders, and interaction history.

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  • 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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