Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | Dynamics 365 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Field lead capture | Enterprise CRM |
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Limited (mobile app) |
| Voice notes | ||
| Pipeline management | Via Dynamics 365 | Native |
| Offline mode | Full offline | Limited |
| Microsoft integration | Via Dynamics | Native (Teams, Outlook) |
| AI features | Card recognition | Copilot AI |
| Pricing | Affordable | Enterprise |
Dynamics 365 is Desktop-Centric
Dynamics 365 is a powerful enterprise CRM with deep Microsoft integration. But at conferences and trade shows, the mobile app is designed for accessing existing records—not rapid field capture. Business card scanning exists but is clunky.
How They Work Together
Fast Card Capture
Scan cards in 2 seconds. Dynamics 365 mobile card scanning is slow and unreliable.
Voice Context
Record conversation notes verbally. Dynamics 365 gets clean data with context.
True Offline Mode
Full offline functionality. Dynamics 365 mobile has limited offline capabilities.
Event Speed
Process 50+ cards at a conference. Dynamics 365 mobile would take forever.
Snowball + Dynamics 365 Workflow
Capture in the field, manage in Microsoft.
Scan card, record voice note
Review and sync to Dynamics 365
Lead created with full context
Work through Dynamics sales process
What Snowball Adds
- Fast, reliable card scanning
- Voice notes for context
- Full offline capability
- Quick sync to Dynamics 365
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Snowball integrate with Dynamics 365?
Yes, Snowball syncs contacts to Dynamics 365 as leads or contacts with all captured data.
Doesn't Dynamics 365 have card scanning?
Yes, but it's slow and requires good connectivity. Snowball is faster and works offline.
What about Microsoft ecosystem?
Snowball feeds Dynamics 365, which connects to Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft ecosystem.
Should I use both?
If you use Dynamics 365 and attend events, yes. Snowball captures, Dynamics manages.
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Capture contacts in the field and sync them automatically.