Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Not available |
| Voice notes | ||
| Primary purpose | Contact management | Kanban boards |
| Follow-up reminders | Built-in | Card due dates |
| Offline mode | Limited | |
| CRM integrations | 100+ | Power-Ups |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Setup required | None | Board configuration |
Trello is Visual Task Management
Trello's kanban boards are great for visual workflows. Some people create "CRM" boards with contacts as cards. But Trello wasn't designed for this—no scanning, no voice notes, limited contact fields.
- No business card scanning
- No voice notes
- Cards designed for tasks, not contacts
- Limited contact fields
- No real CRM integration
Key Differences
Instant Card Capture
Scan business cards in seconds. Trello can't capture contacts.
Voice Notes
Record conversation context. Trello only has text comments.
Contact-Centric Design
Built for contacts from the ground up. Trello adapts tasks to contacts.
Real CRM Sync
Native CRM integrations. Trello needs Power-Ups and workarounds.
When Trello Works
- You want visual pipeline stages
- Your team already uses Trello
- You prefer kanban-style workflows
- You don't need card scanning
When Snowball Wins
- Business card scanning is essential
- Voice notes improve your recall
- You need CRM integration
- Contacts are your focus, not tasks
Moving from Trello
Export contact cards from Trello
Import as contacts to Snowball
Set up CRM integration
Keep Trello for projects if needed
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Trello be used as a CRM?
Some people try, but it's not designed for contacts. Use Snowball for proper contact management.
Does Trello scan business cards?
No. Use Snowball for card scanning, then sync to your CRM.
Should I use both?
If you like kanban workflows, use Trello for projects and Snowball for contacts.
Can they integrate?
Via Zapier. Create Trello cards from Snowball contacts if you want visual pipelines.