Pally

Pally could be a solid choice if you’re trying to keep track of all your contacts without losing your mind. Think of it like having all your business cards, LinkedIn connections, and text conversations in one place – pretty handy for busy business owners who meet tons of people.

The AI features are where things get interesting. Before that important client meeting, Pally pulls together what your contact has been up to online, so you’re not scrambling to remember if they just launched a new product or moved to a different city. That kind of prep work usually takes forever when you do it manually.

For small business owners who wear multiple hats, the automated reminders could be a lifesaver. Instead of that sinking feeling when you realize you forgot to follow up with a potential client from three months ago, Pally keeps tabs on when you should reach out. The natural language search is also nice – you can type something like “everyone I met in Denver last month” and actually find them.

The biggest downside? No mobile app. That’s rough when you’re at a conference or coffee meeting and want to quickly add someone new or check your notes. Privacy is another thing to think about – you’re giving one platform access to all your contacts across different services, which might not sit well with everyone.

Price-wise, you’ll need to weigh if the time savings justify the cost. If you’re currently using spreadsheets or sticky notes to manage relationships, this is a big upgrade. But if you’ve already got a CRM system that works for you, Pally might be solving a problem you don’t have. The lack of a public affiliate program suggests they’re still focused on building the product rather than aggressive marketing, which could be good or bad depending on how you look at it.