Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | HiHello |
|---|---|---|
| Paper card scanning | AI-powered, 2 seconds | Basic OCR |
| Voice notes | ||
| Offline capture | ||
| Digital card creation | QR code profile | Full design tools |
| Email signatures | Not available | Built-in |
| Follow-up reminders | Basic | |
| CRM integrations | 100+ | Some |
| Contact management | Full CRM | Basic |
Different Focus Areas
HiHello is primarily a digital business card platform. It's great for creating and sharing beautiful digital cards. But for capturing contacts from others and building relationships, it's limited. Snowball focuses on the full contact lifecycle.
Key Differences
Superior Card Scanning
Snowball's AI achieves 98%+ accuracy on paper cards. HiHello's basic OCR requires more manual correction.
Voice Context Capture
Record what you discussed while the conversation is fresh. HiHello has no voice note feature.
Offline Mode
Capture contacts at events without wifi. HiHello requires connectivity.
Full Relationship Management
Tags, reminders, notes, activity tracking. Snowball is a CRM, not just a card collector.
When HiHello Makes Sense
- You want to create beautiful digital business cards
- You need email signature card integration
- You want multiple card designs for different contexts
- Digital card creation is your primary need
When to Choose Snowball
- You receive paper cards and need fast, accurate scanning
- You want voice notes for each contact
- You need offline mode at events
- You want robust CRM integrations
- Contact management is more important than card design
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Snowball create digital business cards?
Yes. Snowball creates a personal QR code profile others can scan. It's simpler than HiHello's design tools but gets the job done.
Which has better card scanning?
Snowball's AI is specifically trained for business cards with 98%+ accuracy. HiHello's OCR is more basic.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many users create digital cards with HiHello and manage all contacts (including scanned paper cards) with Snowball.
Does HiHello have voice notes?
No. Voice notes for context capture are unique to Snowball among digital business card tools.