Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | Typeform |
|---|---|---|
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Not available |
| Voice notes | ||
| Contact management | Core feature | Form submissions |
| User experience | Instant scan | Beautiful forms |
| Follow-up reminders | ||
| Event capture | Built-in | Via forms |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes (limited) |
| Best for | In-person capture | Form collection |
Typeform is Beautiful Forms, Not Contact Management
Typeform revolutionized online forms with conversational design. Some use it for contact collection at events. But even the best form requires people to type. Cards are faster, and relationships need more than form fields.
- No business card scanning
- Requires people to fill out forms
- Contacts are just form submissions
- No relationship context or notes
- No CRM-style management
Key Differences
Zero Friction Capture
Scan a card in 2 seconds. Even the best Typeform takes a minute to complete.
Your Context, Not Theirs
Voice notes capture your impression. Forms capture what they type.
Built for Relationships
Tags, reminders, CRM sync. Typeform is built for data collection.
Respects Their Time
They hand you a card. Done. No form to fill out.
When Typeform Works
- You need to collect detailed information
- Online lead capture forms
- Surveys and questionnaires
- Beautiful form experience matters
When Snowball Wins
- You meet people in person
- Business cards are exchanged
- Speed of capture matters
- You need relationship management
Different Tools, Different Purposes
Typeform: Online lead capture and surveys
Snowball: In-person contact capture
Both sync to your CRM
Use the right tool for each channel
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Typeform scan business cards?
No. Typeform creates forms. Use Snowball for card scanning.
Which is faster for event capture?
Snowball. Card scanning takes 2 seconds. Typeform requires form completion.
Should I use both?
Maybe—Typeform for online, Snowball for in-person. They serve different channels.
Do they integrate with the same CRMs?
Both integrate widely. Your CRM can receive leads from both sources.