Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | Calendly |
|---|---|---|
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Not available |
| Voice notes | ||
| Contact management | Core feature | Scheduling contacts |
| Meeting scheduling | Via integrations | Core feature |
| Follow-up reminders | Meeting reminders | |
| CRM integrations | 100+ | Calendar/CRM |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Contact capture | Meeting booking |
Calendly is Scheduling, Not Contact Management
Calendly is brilliant at one thing: eliminating scheduling back-and-forth. People book time, meetings happen. But Calendly doesn't manage relationships—it schedules them. For networking contacts, you need a different tool.
- No business card scanning
- No way to capture in-person contacts
- Contacts are just meeting attendees
- No context or relationship notes
- Not designed for networking
Key Differences
Capture Before Scheduling
Scan their card first. Then send them your Calendly link. Snowball + Calendly is a workflow.
Relationship Context
Voice notes and tags tell you who they are. Calendly just shows meeting times.
Full Contact Management
Track all your relationships. Calendly tracks all your meetings. Different problems.
Event-First Workflow
Meet someone, scan card, add context, send Calendly link. The complete flow.
When Calendly Excels
- You need to book meetings efficiently
- Scheduling is your bottleneck
- People find you online and want to book
- Calendar coordination is painful
When Snowball Wins
- You meet contacts in person first
- You need to capture relationship context
- Contact management is your challenge
- You attend events and conferences
Using Snowball + Calendly Together
Meet someone at an event
Scan their card in Snowball
Add voice note with context
Send follow-up with Calendly link
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Calendly scan business cards?
No. Calendly is scheduling software. Use Snowball for card scanning.
Do Snowball and Calendly integrate?
Not directly, but they work great together. Capture in Snowball, schedule with Calendly.
Should I use both?
If you network and schedule meetings, yes. They solve different problems.
Which one do I need?
For contact capture and management: Snowball. For meeting scheduling: Calendly. Many use both.