Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | Attio |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Mobile field capture | Flexible CRM & data model |
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Manual entry |
| Offline mode | ||
| Voice notes | Text notes only | |
| Data model | Contacts + context | Fully customizable |
| Relationships | Tags, notes, reminders | Graph relationships |
| Team collaboration | Shared capture | Full workspace |
| Integrations | CRM-focused | Broad ecosystem |
The Opportunity
Attio is the modern CRM for teams who want flexibility. Its data model is incredibly powerful. But when you're at a conference or client meeting, you need to capture contacts fast—and get them into Attio with context.
How They Work Together
Instant Capture to Attio
Scan a business card, add a voice note, done. The contact appears in your Attio workspace with all the context you captured in the moment.
Voice Notes → Rich Context
Record what you discussed, what they need, how you can help. This becomes a rich note attached to the Attio record—not just a name and email.
Offline for Events
Attio is web-based. At events without reliable wifi, you need Snowball. Capture everything offline, sync when you're connected.
Perfect Complement
Attio excels at managing relationships and deals. Snowball excels at capturing contacts in the field. Together, they cover the full workflow.
The Combined Workflow
Snowball captures. Attio manages.
Scan cards with Snowball, record voice notes with context
Add tags like "Investor," "Q2 Budget," "Hot Lead"
Contacts flow into Attio as new People or Company records
Add to collections, link relationships, manage pipeline
Real Scenario: VC Firm
A VC partner meets 25 founders at a demo day. She scans each card with Snowball and records a quick voice note: "Pre-seed, B2B fintech, strong technical founder, follow up for deep dive." All 25 contacts sync to Attio overnight, tagged by stage and sector. Her team can immediately see which founders to prioritize for follow-up meetings.
What Syncs to Attio
- People records with contact details
- Company records with enrichment
- Notes from voice transcripts
- Tags mapped to Attio attributes
- Activity timeline with scan metadata
Connect in Minutes
Open Snowball Settings > Integrations
Select Attio and authorize your workspace
Choose default record types (People, Companies)
Map tags to Attio attributes
Start capturing—watch records appear in Attio
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Snowball replace Attio?
No. Attio is your CRM—where you manage relationships, deals, and data. Snowball is your field capture tool that feeds contacts into Attio with rich context.
Can I map to custom Attio attributes?
Yes. Map Snowball tags to any Attio attribute. Create custom field mappings that match your workspace structure.
How does duplicate detection work?
Snowball checks for existing People records by email before creating new ones. Matching records are enriched with new notes and tags.
Is this available on all Attio plans?
The Snowball integration works with all Attio plans. API access for custom integrations may require Attio Pro.
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Capture contacts in the field and sync them automatically.