Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | SurveyMonkey |
|---|---|---|
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Not available |
| Voice notes | ||
| Contact management | Core feature | Survey respondents |
| Data collection | Contact context | Survey responses |
| Follow-up reminders | Survey reminders | |
| Event capture | Built-in | Via forms |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes (limited) |
| Best for | Relationship management | Research & feedback |
SurveyMonkey Collects Responses, Not Relationships
SurveyMonkey is the leader in online surveys—research, feedback, polls. Some use it to collect contact info at events. But survey forms aren't contact management. You get data, not relationships.
- No business card scanning
- Contacts are just survey respondents
- No relationship context or notes
- Form-based, not conversation-based
- No CRM functionality
Key Differences
Instant Card Capture
Scan cards in 2 seconds. SurveyMonkey requires people to fill out forms.
Conversation Context
Voice notes capture your conversation. Survey responses are their answers to your questions.
Contact-Centric
Built for managing relationships. SurveyMonkey is built for collecting data.
No Forms Required
They don't fill anything out. You scan, add notes, done.
When SurveyMonkey Works
- You need to conduct research or surveys
- Collecting structured feedback
- Event registration forms
- Anonymous data collection
When Snowball Wins
- You meet people face-to-face
- Business cards are exchanged
- Relationship context matters
- You need CRM-like features
Different Tools, Different Jobs
SurveyMonkey: Research, feedback, polls
Snowball: Contact capture and management
Use both if you do both activities
They don't replace each other
Frequently Asked Questions
Can SurveyMonkey scan business cards?
No. SurveyMonkey is survey software. Use Snowball for card scanning.
Which is better for event lead capture?
Snowball. It's built for in-person capture. SurveyMonkey requires form completion.
Can I use both?
Yes—surveys for research, Snowball for contact capture. Different purposes.
Do they integrate?
Via Zapier. But they're typically used for different purposes.