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Dex alternatives

Dex compared with 5 alternatives: Mesh, Covve, Monica Personal CRM, folk and Nimble.

Dex is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $12 / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
DexThis toolFree trial · from $12/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
MeshFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CovveFree plan · from $4.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android
Monica Personal CRMFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb
folkFree trial · from $24/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NimbleFree trial · from $24.90/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Dex

  1. Mesh

    Personal CRM that builds itself from email, calendar and social

    • Mesh starts at $10 / month, billed annually at $120 ($20 billed monthly). Dex starts at $12 / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Mesh has a free plan. Dex does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Mesh also covers notes.

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

    Mesh vs DexMesh pricing and details

  2. Covve

    Personal CRM app with reminders, notes and card scanning

    • Covve starts at $4.99 to $12.99 / month or $49.99 to $119.99 / year (US App Store listing). Dex starts at $12 / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • 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: Professionals who want reminders to stay in touch with their network

    Covve vs DexCovve 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. Dex starts at $12 / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Monica Personal CRM has a free plan. Dex does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dex lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Dex lists a browser extension.
    • Monica Personal CRM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

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

    Monica Personal CRM vs DexMonica 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). Dex starts at $12 / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • folk also covers sales pipeline and workflow automation.

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

    folk vs Dexfolk pricing and details

  5. Nimble

    Relationship CRM with contact enrichment and a browser extension

    • Nimble starts at $24.90 per license / month, billed annually ($29.90 month-to-month). Dex starts at $12 / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Dex lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Nimble also covers kanban boards, sales pipeline, marketing automation, workflow automation and forms.

    Suits: Solo professionals and small teams that work from Gmail or Outlook

    Nimble vs DexNimble pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Dex

  • No free plan is listed on the pricing page, and the 7-day trial requires a credit card.
  • Dex has no deals or pipelines; its makers say it is not a sales CRM.
  • Outlook integration, mail merge, multiple email accounts and API or Zapier access need Professional.
  • LinkedIn sync stops at 2,500 connections on Premium and 9,000 on Professional and Enterprise.
Dex pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Dex?

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

Is there a free alternative to Dex?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Dex?

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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