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Head-to-head · Personal CRM Software

Monica vs Dextr

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Monica #5 in Personal CRM Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Monica
Dextr #8 in Personal CRM Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Dextr

Monica leads on 0 checks, Dextr on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMonica · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresDextr · 3 of 4

Monica scores higher on our rubric for personal crm software: 8.6 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Monica is the better fit for self-hosters wanting a mature CRM. Dextr is the better fit for apple users wanting an inexpensive full CRM.

  • Monica fits best

    Self-hosters wanting a mature CRM

  • Dextr fits best

    Apple users wanting an inexpensive full CRM

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Side by side

Feature Monica 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Dextr 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.3
Ranking #5 in Personal CRM Software #8 in Personal CRM Software
Best for Self-hosters wanting a mature CRM Apple users wanting an inexpensive full CRM
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $90/yr $14.99/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web iOS, macOS
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Monica 0/4 · Dextr 3/4
Follow-up reminders Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Email/calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Import/export Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Interaction history Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Contact limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Free plan includes contact organization, tags, and follow-up reminders
  • Relationship mapping, interaction logs, and social graph visualization add context
  • Apple Contacts synchronization, import/export, and business-card scanning
Cons
  • 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
  • Available only on iOS and macOS
  • Mac app access requires the Pro plan
  • Advanced features are split between Free and annual Pro
Our verdict

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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Dextr is a personal CRM for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that adds relationship context to Apple Contacts. It supports contact tagging and grouping, relationship types, follow-up and recurring reminders, interaction journals, events and place…

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  1. MonicaPersonal CRM Software 8.6Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. DextrPersonal CRM Software 8.3Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Dextr — where it wins

    • Free plan includes contact organization, tags, and follow-up reminders
    • Relationship mapping, interaction logs, and social graph visualization add context
    • Apple Contacts synchronization, import/export, and business-card scanning

    Where it doesn't

    • Available only on iOS and macOS
    • Mac app access requires the Pro plan
    • Advanced features are split between Free and annual Pro
  • Monica8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A mature personal CRM with free self-hosting, reminders, history, and data control.

    Visit MonicaFull verdict →
  • Dextr8.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    An affordable Apple-focused CRM with reminders, relationship context, and contact history.

    Visit DextrFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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