Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | Bizzabo |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Contact management | Event management |
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Not available |
| Voice notes | ||
| Year-round use | Event-focused | |
| Event registration | Not available | Native |
| Venue management | Not available | Native |
| Attendee networking | Via contacts | Native app |
| CRM integrations | 100+ | Major CRMs |
Event Platform vs Contact CRM
Bizzabo is a full event management platform—registration, ticketing, venue management, attendee engagement. It's excellent for running events. But after the event, where do those relationships go?
Key Differences
Post-Event System
Bizzabo manages the event. Snowball manages the follow-up. Where do those contacts live after the conference ends?
Business Card Scanning
Scan cards from anyone you meet—not just registered attendees. Bizzabo only knows about event registrations.
Voice Notes
Record context about every conversation. Bizzabo tracks attendance, not conversation details.
Universal Contact Hub
Snowball works at any event, anywhere. Not tied to specific Bizzabo-powered events.
When Bizzabo Makes Sense
- You're organizing/hosting the event
- You need registration and ticketing
- You want built-in attendee networking
- Event analytics are important
When to Choose Snowball
- You're attending, not organizing events
- You need to capture non-attendee contacts
- Voice notes for context are valuable
- You want one system for all events
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Snowball integrate with Bizzabo?
Not directly. They serve different purposes. Use Bizzabo for events, Snowball for contact management.
Can Bizzabo scan business cards?
No. Bizzabo is an event platform, not a contact capture tool.
Should event organizers use Snowball?
Yes—for capturing contacts you meet personally. Bizzabo tracks registrations; Snowball tracks relationships.
What about attendee data from Bizzabo?
Export attendee lists from Bizzabo and import to Snowball for ongoing relationship management.