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Head-to-head · Personal CRM Software

Monica vs Rumo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 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
Rumo #7 in Personal CRM Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Rumo

Monica leads on 1 check, Rumo on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 planonly Monica
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresRumo · 2 of 4

Monica scores higher on our rubric for personal crm software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Monica offers free plan; Rumo doesn't.

Monica is the better fit for self-hosters wanting a mature CRM. Rumo is the better fit for social-network-heavy reconnecting.

  • Monica fits best

    Self-hosters wanting a mature CRM

  • Rumo fits best

    Social-network-heavy reconnecting

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Side by side

Feature Monica 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Rumo 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #5 in Personal CRM Software #7 in Personal CRM Software
Best for Self-hosters wanting a mature CRM Social-network-heavy reconnecting
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $90/yr $4.99/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance 2FA GDPR
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Monica 0/4 · Rumo 2/4
Follow-up reminders Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Email/calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Import/export Not checked yet Not checked yet
Interaction history Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Contact limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Web
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
  • Imports contacts from LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Gmail, and Google Contacts
  • Unlimited contacts on both annual and monthly plans
  • Combines timelines, cadence settings, reminders, and AI reconnecting suggestions
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
  • No free plan is available
  • The monthly plan costs more than the annual billing option
  • The current platform mix is web and Chrome extension
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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Rumo is a personal CRM for organizing personal and professional relationships. It suits professionals, entrepreneurs, freelancers, job seekers, sales professionals, friends, and families who want one place for contact details, interaction…

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  1. MonicaPersonal CRM Software 8.6Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. RumoPersonal CRM Software 8.414-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

  • Rumo — where it wins

    • Imports contacts from LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Gmail, and Google Contacts
    • Unlimited contacts on both annual and monthly plans
    • Combines timelines, cadence settings, reminders, and AI reconnecting suggestions

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The monthly plan costs more than the annual billing option
    • The current platform mix is web and Chrome extension
  • Monica8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

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

    Visit MonicaFull verdict →
  • Rumo8.4/10 · 14-day trial

    A social-first personal CRM with broad imports, reminders, timelines, and AI suggestions.

    Visit RumoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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