Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | AWeber |
|---|---|---|
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Not available |
| Voice notes | ||
| Email marketing | Via AWeber | Core feature |
| Lead capture at events | Specialized | Manual signup |
| Automation | Sync triggers | Email sequences |
| Segmentation | Event tags | List segments |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes (500 subs) |
| Best for | In-person capture | Email nurturing |
AWeber Nurtures Leads, But Can't Capture Them
AWeber is excellent email marketing for small businesses—simple automation, good deliverability, easy to use. But every subscriber needs to opt-in online. What about the contacts you meet at events, conferences, and trade shows?
- No way to capture in-person leads
- Relies on web forms and landing pages
- Business card contacts require manual entry
- No context about where you met someone
- Gap between networking and email list
How They Work Together
Event to List Pipeline
Scan cards at events, sync to AWeber as tagged subscribers. No manual entry.
Capture Context
Voice notes remind you who they are when you segment or personalize.
Smart Tagging
Event tags in Snowball become AWeber segments. Target event contacts specifically.
Automatic Sync
New contacts flow to AWeber. Start nurture sequences automatically.
Snowball + AWeber Workflow
Capture in person, nurture with email.
Scan card, record context, add event tag
Review and sync to AWeber
New subscriber with tags added
Nurture with targeted sequences
Why AWeber Excels
- Simple, reliable email marketing
- Great for small business and creators
- Easy-to-use automation
- Strong deliverability reputation
What Snowball Adds
- In-person lead capture AWeber lacks
- Business card scanning
- Event context and notes
- Seamless sync to AWeber lists
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Snowball integrate with AWeber?
Yes, via Zapier. New Snowball contacts can automatically become AWeber subscribers.
Can AWeber scan business cards?
No. AWeber is email marketing. Use Snowball for capture, AWeber for nurturing.
What about consent for email marketing?
Always get permission before adding contacts to marketing lists. Snowball helps you track consent.
Should I use both?
Yes—Snowball for capture, AWeber for email marketing. They complement each other.
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