Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | Zoho Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Not available |
| Voice notes | ||
| Contact management | Core feature | Project clients |
| Project management | Via integrations | Core feature |
| Follow-up reminders | Built-in | Task milestones |
| Zoho integration | Via Zoho CRM | Zoho ecosystem |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Contact capture | Project tracking |
Zoho Projects is Project Management, Not Contact Management
Zoho Projects is solid project management within the Zoho ecosystem. It tracks tasks, timelines, and team collaboration. But it doesn't capture contacts—that's what Zoho CRM does. And even Zoho CRM doesn't have card scanning.
- No business card scanning
- No voice notes capability
- Contacts are project stakeholders only
- Project-focused, not relationship-focused
- Need Zoho CRM for contact management
Key Differences
Instant Card Capture
Scan cards at events. Zoho Projects doesn't capture contacts.
Voice Context
Record meeting notes. Zoho Projects is task-focused.
Relationship Focus
Built for networking. Zoho Projects is built for project delivery.
Zoho CRM Ready
Capture with Snowball, sync to Zoho CRM, track projects in Zoho Projects.
When Zoho Projects Works
- Project planning and execution
- Deep Zoho ecosystem integration
- Team collaboration on deliverables
- Time tracking and resources
When Snowball Wins
- You need to capture contacts
- Business card scanning matters
- Voice notes add context
- CRM integration is the goal
Snowball + Zoho Workflow
Capture contacts with Snowball
Sync to Zoho CRM
Link CRM contacts to Zoho Projects
Each tool does what it's best at
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Snowball integrate with Zoho Projects?
Snowball integrates with Zoho CRM. Projects connects to CRM for contacts.
Can Zoho Projects scan business cards?
No. Use Snowball for scanning, sync to Zoho CRM.
Should I use both?
Different purposes: Snowball for capture, Zoho Projects for project delivery.
What about Zoho CRM card scanner?
Zoho CRM has basic scanning. Snowball is faster with voice notes.