Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | GoldMine |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Field lead capture | Traditional CRM |
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Not available |
| Voice notes | ||
| Contact management | Mobile-first | Desktop-based |
| Offline mode | Desktop offline | |
| Deployment | Cloud | On-premise focus |
| Mobile app | Native iOS | Limited |
| Architecture | Modern | Legacy |
GoldMine is On-Premise Legacy
GoldMine has been a CRM staple for decades, especially for on-premise deployments. But mobile capture at events? GoldMine is desktop software. Getting contacts from trade shows into GoldMine is a manual process.
How They Work Together
Event Lead Capture
Scan business cards at events. GoldMine requires returning to the office.
Voice Context
Record conversation notes on the spot. GoldMine gets the context.
True Mobile
Native mobile app for field capture. GoldMine is desktop-first.
Modern + Legacy
Snowball modernizes capture while you keep your GoldMine investment.
Snowball + GoldMine Workflow
Capture in the field, import to GoldMine.
Scan card, add voice note
Review and export contacts
Contact records created
Manage with existing workflow
What Snowball Adds
- Business card scanning
- Voice notes for context
- True mobile capture
- Bridge to GoldMine
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Snowball integrate with GoldMine?
Export from Snowball as CSV, import via GoldMine import tools.
Can GoldMine scan business cards?
Not natively. Use Snowball for mobile card scanning.
Should I migrate from GoldMine?
That's your choice. Snowball works with GoldMine or modern CRMs.
Should I use both?
If you keep GoldMine and attend events, yes. Snowball modernizes capture.
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Capture contacts in the field and sync them automatically.