Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | Evernote |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Contact management | Note organization |
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Document scan |
| Contact database | Native feature | Not available |
| Follow-up reminders | ||
| Voice notes | Per-contact | Generic |
| CRM integration | 100+ | Limited |
| Document storage | Not available | Native |
| Web clipper | Not available | Native |
Notes App vs Contact CRM
Evernote is excellent for organizing notes, documents, and web clippings. But when you need to manage business relationships—track follow-ups, remember conversation context, sync to CRM—it falls short.
Key Differences
Built for Relationships
Snowball structures data around people. Name, company, when you met, what you discussed. Evernote structures data around documents.
Instant Card Scanning
Scan a business card in 2 seconds and create a full contact record. Evernote scans documents, not contacts.
Follow-Up System
Set reminders, track interactions, get notified when it's time to reconnect. Evernote has no relationship tracking.
CRM Integration
Sync contacts to HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive. Evernote integrations focus on documents, not contacts.
When Evernote Makes Sense
- You need document and note organization
- Web clipping is important to your workflow
- You're storing research, not relationships
- Team wiki and knowledge base is the priority
When to Choose Snowball
- You need to manage business relationships
- You scan business cards regularly
- Follow-up tracking is essential
- You want contacts in your CRM automatically
How to Switch
Export any contact-related notes from Evernote
Import contact information to Snowball
Add context and set follow-up reminders
Use Snowball for contacts, Evernote for documents
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use both Snowball and Evernote?
Yes—they serve different purposes. Use Snowball for contact management and Evernote for document organization.
Does Snowball store documents?
Snowball focuses on contacts and relationships. For document storage, continue using Evernote or similar tools.
Can I link Evernote notes to Snowball contacts?
Not directly, but you can add note references in Snowball contact notes.
Which is better for conference follow-up?
Snowball—it's built for scanning cards, capturing context, and managing follow-ups. Evernote is for general notes.