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Contact Book vs Dex: keep-in-touch reminders, two takes
Dex is the canonical "never lose touch" tool. We do that and a few things more. Here's how to choose.
At a glance
Dex is sharply focused on "don't lose touch" - it adds reminders + activity tracking on top of LinkedIn-style integrations. Contact Book does that too, and adds gifts, life events, pets, family relationships, and a journal. If keep-in-touch reminders are 80% of what you want, Dex is excellent. If you also remember birthdays, family details, gift histories, and want all of it in one place, you're more at home with us.
Contact Book vs Dex: feature comparison
When to pick which
Pick Contact Book when
Pick Dex when
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Written by
Julia Yukovich
Co-Founder + CEO
Julia is one of the Co-Founders. She handles design, product direction, and most of the support replies that arrive in the morning.
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