Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | ClickUp |
|---|---|---|
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Not available |
| Voice notes | ||
| Setup required | None—works immediately | Build your own CRM |
| Primary purpose | Contact management | Project management |
| Follow-up reminders | Built-in | Task-based |
| Offline mode | Limited | |
| CRM integrations | 100+ | Via integrations |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
The ClickUp CRM Trap
ClickUp is incredibly flexible—you can build anything, including a CRM. But building and maintaining a ClickUp CRM takes hours. And you still can't scan business cards or record voice notes.
- Hours configuring custom fields and views
- No business card scanning
- No voice notes for context
- Designed for tasks, not relationships
- Maintenance overhead never ends
Key Differences
Instant Card Capture
Scan business cards in 2 seconds. ClickUp has no capture capability—manual entry only.
Voice Notes
Record conversation context on the spot. ClickUp is text-only.
Zero Setup
Download and start using immediately. ClickUp CRM requires custom configuration.
Purpose-Built
Snowball is designed for contacts. ClickUp is designed for tasks that happen to store contacts.
When ClickUp Makes Sense
- Your team already uses ClickUp for everything
- You need project management + light CRM
- You enjoy building custom systems
- You never attend networking events
When Snowball Wins
- You attend events and conferences
- Business card scanning is essential
- Voice notes improve your recall
- You want zero setup time
- You need CRM integration
Switching from ClickUp
Export contacts from ClickUp as CSV
Import to Snowball via CSV import
Set up CRM integration if needed
Keep ClickUp for projects, use Snowball for contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ClickUp scan business cards?
No. ClickUp is project management. Use Snowball for card scanning.
Is ClickUp good for CRM?
ClickUp can be configured as a basic CRM, but it's not purpose-built. Snowball is designed for contacts.
Should I use both?
Yes—use ClickUp for projects and Snowball for contacts. They solve different problems.
Can Snowball integrate with ClickUp?
Integration available via Zapier. Create ClickUp tasks from Snowball contacts.