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Mesh alternatives

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

Mesh has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 / month, billed annually at $120 ($20 billed monthly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 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
MeshThis toolFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
DexFree trial · from $12/moTrial onlyWeb, 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 Mesh

  1. Dex

    Personal CRM that syncs LinkedIn, email and calendar contacts

    • Dex starts at $12 / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Mesh starts at $10 / month, billed annually at $120 ($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 to stay in touch with a large personal network

    Dex vs MeshDex 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). Mesh starts at $10 / month, billed annually at $120 ($20 billed monthly).
    • 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: Professionals who want reminders to stay in touch with their network

    Covve vs MeshCovve 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. Mesh starts at $10 / month, billed annually at $120 ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Mesh lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Mesh lists a browser extension.
    • Monica Personal CRM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Monica Personal CRM also covers daily notes.

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

    Monica Personal CRM vs MeshMonica 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). Mesh starts at $10 / month, billed annually at $120 ($20 billed monthly).
    • Mesh has a free plan. folk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • folk also covers sales pipeline and workflow automation.
    • Mesh also covers notes.

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

    folk vs Meshfolk 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). Mesh starts at $10 / month, billed annually at $120 ($20 billed monthly).
    • Mesh has a free plan. Nimble does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mesh lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Nimble also covers kanban boards, sales pipeline, marketing automation, workflow automation and forms.
    • Mesh also covers notes.

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

    Nimble vs MeshNimble pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Mesh

  • The free Personal plan stops at 1,000 contacts and still asks for a credit card at sign-up.
  • Sign-up starts a 14-day Pro trial automatically; you have to downgrade to Personal to stay on the free plan.
  • The Team plan allows up to 4 team members; larger teams and SAML SSO need Enterprise.
  • Paying monthly doubles the Pro price: $20 a month against $10 a month on the annual plan.
Mesh pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Mesh?

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

Is there a free alternative to Mesh?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Mesh?

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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