Haystack
Haystack: A low-cost contact hub centered on digital cards, scanning, and team sharing. Ranked #8 of 39 in Contact Management Software by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for affordable digital-card teams with contact storage.
At a glance
- Editor score8.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forAffordable digital-card teams with contact storage
- Free planYes
- Founded2014 · Murarrie, Queensland, Australia
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan with unlimited digital cards and card shares
- AI scanning, contact storage, notes, tags, and synchronization
- CRM, mailing-list, team permission, and analytics connections
Where it doesn't
- Digital business cards remain the product's main focus
- Advanced controls and identity integrations require Enterprise
- Follow-up scheduling is not a documented focus
Our verdict on Haystack
Haystack combines digital business card creation with professional contact management for individuals, teams, and enterprise organizations. Users can create cards, add logos, photos, contacts, and social profiles, then share them through QR codes, email, text, NFC, or links. The platform also stores contacts, supports notes and tags, scans paper business cards with AI, and synchronizes contacts with mobile devices and Outlook. Web, iOS, Android, and API access support use across different workflows.
The pricing structure covers both individual and organizational needs. Personal includes unlimited digital cards, unlimited card shares, AI card scanning, and contact and social profile additions. The published annual plans show Pro at $4.50 per user per month and Business at $2.50 per user per month. Pro adds customized card design, user permissions, customizable links, smart email signatures, CRM integrations, and exposure analytics. Business includes Pro features plus teams for organizing shared contact information. Monthly pricing shows Pro at $7.95 per user per month and Business at $4.95 per user per month. A free plan and a 14-day free trial are also available.
Haystack fits teams that want contact storage connected to digital identity and sharing. Its integrations include Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Outlook, Zapier, Webhooks, REST API, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, and HRIS systems. Enterprise adds dedicated customer success, HRIS integrations, custom fields, advanced security, SSO, and automated provisioning. Choose Haystack when digital cards, contact capture, synchronization, and team administration are central requirements. Choose another contact management product if the priority is a broader relationship-management workflow rather than card creation and sharing.
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Haystack fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Contact limit | Not verified |
| Company contacts | Yes |
| Email sync | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Both |
| Import sources | phone contacts; paper business cards |
| Reminders | Not verified |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, HRIS systems, Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | thehaystackapp.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Haystack integrations
Haystack lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Google Workspace
- HRIS systems
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Mailchimp
- Outlook
- Zapier
- Webhooks
- REST API
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Alternatives to Haystack
- Google ContactsA strong free choice for contact management centered on Google services.9.1
- ContactsPlusA flexible contact hub with strong synchronization, enrichment, and team features.8.8
- ClozeA full contact-and-follow-up CRM with unlimited contacts, email sync, and team tools.8.6
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