Genify vs Dex
Choose Dex if your relationships mostly live online, in LinkedIn, email, calendar, and messaging apps, and you want them synced into one personal CRM. Choose Genify if you meet many people in person and want to scan cards, capture context by voice, share a digital card, and follow up, with a free plan to start.
David Knox
Head of Growth, Brightline
Notes
Wants a Q1 pilot for the sales team. Loves data, hates fluff.
Tasks
Send the pricing deck
Due Friday
Documents
Pilot scope.pdf
AI insights
Brightline just opened an Austin office. A good way to open your next message.
Genify and Dex, side by side
Dex and Genify are both personal relationship managers rather than sales CRMs. Both help you remember people and keep in touch. Where they differ is where your relationships start: Dex pulls them in from LinkedIn, your inbox, your calendar, and messaging apps, while Genify is built for the moment you meet someone face to face.
| What to compare | Genify | Dex |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | GenifyMeeting people in person and following up with context | DexA personal CRM fed by LinkedIn, email, calendar, and messaging sync |
| Getting contacts in | GenifyCard, badge, and QR scanning, voice capture with Lily, and imports from phone, Google, Outlook, and spreadsheets | DexLinkedIn sync (up to 2,500 or 9,000 connections by plan), contact import, and two-way contact sync |
| Business card scanning | GenifyOn every plan, plus Batch Scan for stacks | DexNot mentioned on Dex's pricing page |
| Keeping in touch | GenifyDated tasks, reminders, and AI drafts that use your notes | DexKeep-in-touch reminders and birthday reminders |
| AI | GenifyLily assistant, AI follow-up drafts, and contact insights | DexResearch credits for briefings on people; voice mode on Professional and Team |
| Digital business card | GenifyIncluded, shared by QR code | DexNot mentioned on Dex's pricing page |
| Price for one person | GenifyFree; Pro $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year | DexPremium from $12 a month billed annually ($20 monthly); 7-day trial |
Dex details were checked on October 13, 2026 from Dex pricing. Plans and prices change, so check their site for the latest.
Which should you choose?
If most of your network lives in LinkedIn and your inbox, and you want those connections organized and synced automatically, Dex is designed for that. If your relationships usually start with a handshake at an event and the hard part is capturing them before you forget, Genify fits better, and you can start for free.
When Genify is the better fit
- People who meet contacts at events, meetups, and conferences
- Anyone who wants to scan cards and badges or capture a contact by voice
- Professionals who also need a digital business card to share
Compare what happens after the introduction.
This decision matters most after you meet someone. The better fit is the tool that helps you retain context, stay organized, and act on the relationship instead of letting it disappear into a contact list.
Sarah Lee
VP of Partnerships
Northwind Labs
sarah@northwindlabs.co
Details found
Smart scanning
Scan cards, badges, and QR codes.
Tell Lily who you met
Just met Sarah Lee from Northwind. She wants a demo next week and knows David from Brightline.
Lily created
Voice capture
Create contacts and notes by speaking.
Elena Rodriguez
VP of Sales, Northstar
Digital cards
Shareable cards with your QR code.
Frequently asked
Is Dex a personal CRM?
Yes. Dex is a personal CRM that syncs contacts from LinkedIn, email, calendar, and messaging apps and reminds you to keep in touch.
Does Dex have a free plan?
Its pricing page lists paid plans starting with Premium at $12 a month billed annually, with a 7-day free trial that requires a card. Genify has a free plan.
Which is better for people I meet at events?
Genify. You can scan a card or badge, record a voice note about the conversation, and set a follow-up on the spot.
Which is better for LinkedIn-heavy networking?
Dex. LinkedIn sync is one of its core features, with limits of 2,500 or 9,000 connections depending on the plan.
Can I use both?
Yes. Some people keep their online network in one tool and capture in-person contacts in another. Genify can send contacts on to other tools through webhooks on Pro.
Try it with your next introduction.
Scan a card, add what you talked about, and let Genify keep the follow-through moving.