Head-to-head · Event Lead Capture Software
LeadLens vs Capture Show Leads
LeadLens leads on 2 checks, Capture Show Leads on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLeadLens · 9.3/10
- Free planonly LeadLens
- Most featuresLeadLens · 6 of 6
LeadLens scores higher on our rubric for event lead capture software: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
LeadLens offers free plan; Capture Show Leads doesn't. LeadLens offers crm sync; Capture Show Leads doesn't.
LeadLens is the better fit for teams wanting broad, affordable lead capture. Capture Show Leads is the better fit for exhibitors wanting practical multi-device capture.
- LeadLens fits best
Teams wanting broad, affordable lead capture
- Capture Show Leads fits best
Exhibitors wanting practical multi-device capture
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Side by side
| Feature | LeadLens 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Capture Show Leads 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Event Lead Capture Software | #7 in Event Lead Capture Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting broad, affordable lead capture | Exhibitors wanting practical multi-device capture |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $23.25/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat | Email, Phone |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features LeadLens 6/6 · Capture Show Leads 4/6 | ||
| Badge scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline capture | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lead qualification | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lead enrichment | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRM sync | ✓ (best) | — |
| Lead routing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Export formats | CSV, XLSX, vCard | CSV |
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| Our verdict | LeadLens is an event lead-capture tool for booth representatives, event marketers, and teams. It runs on the web and iOS, scanning badges, QR codes, and business cards before extracting contact fields. Teams can add notes, tags, scores,… Read the review → |
Capture Show Leads is a browser-based event lead capture product for exhibitors and booth teams. It runs on web, iOS, and Android, with support for phones, tablets, and laptops. Teams can scan attendee badges with a phone camera, use… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
LeadLens — where it wins
- Scans badges, QR codes, and business cards with AI extraction
- Offline scan queue syncs automatically when connectivity returns
- Supports qualification, enrichment, routing, exports, and analytics
Where it doesn't
- Full AI enrichment starts with the Starter plan
- HubSpot integration is highlighted on Pro and Unlimited
- Unlimited scans are available on the Unlimited plan
Capture Show Leads — where it wins
- Scans attendee badges and business cards with phone cameras
- Captures notes, photos, voice memos, tags, ratings, and lead scores
- Works across web, iOS, and Android with offline synchronization
Where it doesn't
- Offline capture is described as a beta capability
- CRM workflows may require CSV export and import
- Paid access is organized around active trade shows and seat counts
- LeadLens9.3/10 · Free plan
Broad event lead capture with offline scanning, enrichment, qualification, and exports.
Visit LeadLensFull verdict → - Capture Show Leads8.5/10 · Paid
A practical multi-device toolkit for scanning, qualifying, and exporting show leads.
Visit Capture ShowFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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