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Covve alternatives

Covve compared with 4 alternatives: Dex, Mesh, Monica Personal CRM and folk.

Covve has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 to $12.99 / month or $49.99 to $119.99 / year (US App Store listing). 2 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CovveThis toolFree plan · from $4.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android
DexFree trial · from $12/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
MeshFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Monica Personal CRMFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb
folkFree trial · from $24/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Covve

  1. Dex

    Personal CRM that syncs LinkedIn, email and calendar contacts

    • Dex starts at $12 / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Covve starts at $4.99 to $12.99 / month or $49.99 to $119.99 / year (US App Store listing).
    • Covve has a free plan. Dex does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dex lists a web app.
    • Only Dex lists a Windows app.
    • Only Dex lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Individuals who want to stay in touch with a large personal network

    Dex vs CovveDex pricing and details

  2. Mesh

    Personal CRM that builds itself from email, calendar and social

    • Mesh starts at $10 / month, billed annually at $120 ($20 billed monthly). Covve starts at $4.99 to $12.99 / month or $49.99 to $119.99 / year (US App Store listing).
    • Only Mesh lists a web app.
    • Only Mesh lists a Windows app.
    • Only Mesh lists a browser extension.
    • Covve is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Individuals who want a contact book that keeps itself up to date

    Mesh vs CovveMesh pricing and details

  3. Monica Personal CRM

    Open-source personal CRM for friends, family and colleagues

    • Monica Personal CRM starts at $9 / month per account, or $90 billed yearly. Covve starts at $4.99 to $12.99 / month or $49.99 to $119.99 / year (US App Store listing).
    • Only Monica Personal CRM lists a web app.
    • Only Covve lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Monica Personal CRM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Covve is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want a private record of friends and family, not a sales tool

    Monica Personal CRM vs CovveMonica Personal CRM pricing and details

  4. folk

    CRM that pulls contacts from LinkedIn, email and WhatsApp

    • folk starts at $24 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). Covve starts at $4.99 to $12.99 / month or $49.99 to $119.99 / year (US App Store listing).
    • Covve has a free plan. folk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only folk lists a web app.
    • Only folk lists a Windows app.
    • Only folk lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Small sales teams, agencies and founders who prospect on LinkedIn

    folk vs Covvefolk pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Covve

  • Mobile only: there is no web app, and Mac access means installing the iPhone and iPad app on a Mac with an Apple M-series chip.
  • The App Store lists several Covve Pro prices ($4.99 and $12.99 monthly; $49.99 to $119.99 annually) without saying which applies to new subscribers.
  • Contacts cannot be imported directly; they come from an address book synced with the phone, a scanned card or manual entry.
  • The plans on covve.com/pricing are for Covve's separate business card scanner, not for the personal CRM app.
Covve pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Covve?

The alternatives to Covve in this directory are Dex, Mesh, Monica Personal CRM and folk. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Covve.

Is there a free alternative to Covve?

Yes. Mesh and Monica Personal CRM have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Covve alternatives work on Windows?

The Covve listing does not include a Windows app. Dex, Mesh and folk list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Covve?

Monica Personal CRM is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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