Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | Act! |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Field lead capture | Contact & CRM |
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Not available |
| Voice notes | ||
| Contact management | Mobile-first | Desktop-first |
| Offline mode | Limited | |
| Marketing automation | Via CRM | Act! Marketing |
| Mobile app | Capture-focused | Companion app |
| History | Modern | 30+ years |
Act! is Desktop-Oriented
Act! has been a trusted contact manager for decades. But it's desktop-first software. At trade shows, capturing contacts means waiting to get back to the office. The mobile app helps but doesn't scan cards.
How They Work Together
Event Lead Capture
Scan business cards instantly. Act! requires manual entry.
Voice Context
Record what you discussed. Act! gets context with the contact.
Works Offline
Capture contacts without wifi. Sync to Act! later.
Mobile-First
Built for field capture. Act! was built for desktop first.
Snowball + Act! Workflow
Capture in the field, manage in Act!.
Scan card, record voice note
Review and export contacts
Contact created with notes
Manage relationship in Act!
What Snowball Adds
- Business card scanning
- Voice notes for context
- Offline event capture
- Modern mobile capture
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Snowball integrate with Act!?
Export from Snowball as CSV, import to Act! Universal import handles the rest.
Can Act! scan business cards?
Not natively. Use Snowball for card scanning at events.
Is Act! still relevant?
Act! has loyal users. Snowball complements it with modern mobile capture.
Should I use both?
If you use Act! and attend events, yes. Snowball captures, Act! manages.
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Capture contacts in the field and sync them automatically.