Cardhop vs Haystack

Cardhop is a contacts app for iOS and macOS for searching, adding, editing, and acting on contact information. Its natural-language parser accepts text commands for finding people or changing details. Actions include calls, messages, FaceTime, group email, and group messaging. The app works with device contact accounts and can search Google Contacts, Google Workspace, and Exchange Global Address Lists. It also connects to Exchange, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace directories for organizational contacts. On iPhone and iPad, printed business cards can be scanned and parsed into new contacts. A visual view shows relationships between contacts, while Fantastical integration can create an event with a contact or group as invitees. Flexibits says contact accounts, passwords, and contacts remain on the device rather than being sent to its servers. The Free plan costs nothing and includes basic Cardhop and Fantastical features with existing accounts. Cardhop does not merge duplicate contacts.

Haystack provides branded digital business cards for networking and sharing contact details. Cards can be distributed by QR code, text, email, LinkedIn, iMessage, NFC, or unique link; recipients can open them without installing the app. Its paper-card scanner uses AI to turn received cards into contacts or CRM records. For teams, administrators can manage shared contact details, control which fields users may edit, customize designs, and track engagement. Named integrations include Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspaces, HRIS software, Zapier, webhooks, and a public REST API; Salesforce, MS Dynamics, and HubSpot are also named as connectable CRM platforms. Haystack says it has SOC 2 accreditation, complies with GDPR, conducts penetration testing and third-party cybersecurity audits, and does not sell user data to advertisers. The Personal plan is free at free. Pro costs $7.95 a month and Business costs $4.95 a month, both billed monthly and including 14 days free. The FAQ says the free version allows one card per email address; multiple cards for one address are available on paid plans. Haystack offers Android, iOS, web, and API access.