Dex vs Monica in 2026
Dex vs Monica compared by what each tool's own pages say it does, what it costs, how to start, and what to check before you choose.
Uncommon Comforts is published by the team behind Connections, whose products are compared here alongside other tools.
This page compares Dex, Monica, and Connections by what their own pages and approved product claims say, so that a person who runs things can match each tool to the needs it meets.
| Option | Own fee | Card fee |
|---|---|---|
| Dex | Premium: $12 per month; Professional: $20 per month; Team: $40 per user per month, billed monthly. [1] [1] [1] | not published |
| Monica | Monica says its code is free to run on your own server; the hosted price is not published. [2] [2] | not published |
| Connections | Connections Free costs $0; Connections Pro is $39.99 a month; Connections Business is $99.99 a month. [3] [3] [3] | not published |
The short answer
Dex's page says its Premium plan costs $12 per month. [1] Monica's page says the code is free and can be run on your own server without paying anything. [2] Connections lets a person keep a contact book of the people in their life, with folders, tags, ratings, and follow-up flags. [3] [3]
The right tool depends on the need. Connections' claims say it meets a need for logging meetings and conversations on each contact. [3]
What Dex and Monica are built for
Dex's page says its Premium plan includes mobile, extension, web, and desktop access. [1] The prices and plan details are listed in the pricing table below.
Monica's page says its web application already works on a phone. [2] The pricing table below shows the published price details.
What Connections is built for
Connections is made by the team that publishes this site. Connections lets a person keep a contact book of the people in their life, and the core contacts stay free on every plan. [3] A person can organize contacts with folders, tags, five-star ratings, and follow-up flags. [3] A person can log every meeting or conversation on a contact to see when they last spoke. [3] Connections provides a relationship follow-up digest outside the app. [3] A person can bring contacts in from Google, Apple, or a CSV file. [3] The app reads business cards, flyers, and documents. [3] A person can paste or screenshot a note, and the app files the details to a contact. [3] A person can paste free text, and AI turns it into structured contact and relationship details. [3] A person can share one contact's name, phone, email, and photo with one tap. [3] A person can make a public digital business card page with a QR code and a vCard download. [3] Two people can swap contact cards in person by tapping phones or scanning a QR code. [3]
Pricing and fees
Dex's prices and plans are shown in the table below. Dex's sources do not state a separate card fee.
Monica's hosted price is not published.
Connections Free costs $0, and going over a limit stops the feature rather than billing you. [3] Connections Pro is $39.99 a month and includes premium access across every Connections product. [3] Connections Business is $99.99 a month, with higher limits across every Connections product. [3]
Getting started
Dex's page says Premium and Professional start with a 7-day free trial. [1]
Monica's first steps depend on the option you choose, so check the setup details before deciding.
Connections lets a person bring contacts in from Google, Apple, or a CSV file when starting. [3] A person can add details by pasting or screenshotting a note, and the app files them to a contact. [3] A person can also create a public digital business card page with a QR code and a vCard download. [3]
Things to check before you choose
A person choosing a relationship tool should check which contact sources they need to bring in, such as Google, Apple, vCard, or CSV files, and whether each tool supports them. They should check whether they want a hosted service or prefer running software on their own server, and what each option asks them to maintain. They should check which access options matter for daily use, such as a browser, a phone, or a desktop, and what each tool's sources say about mobile apps. They should check how they want to record conversations, reminders, and follow-ups, and whether that record should sit inside the tool or in another app. Finally, they should check how pricing works for the number of contacts and features they plan to use, and what happens to their data if they change plans.
How to choose
Choose based on the needs each tool's sources say it meets. A person who wants to organize contacts with folders, tags, and follow-up flags, and log every conversation, can look at Connections' organization and touch log claims. [3] [3] A person who wants AI to turn free text into contact details can look at Connections' claim about that. [3]
Frequently asked questions
Is Dex free or paid?
A person comparing Dex should check which plan includes the access they need before deciding.
Can Monica be used without paying?
The hosted price is not published, so a person comparing should check it before deciding which route suits them.
Can Connections store contact details and follow-ups?
Connections lets a person keep a contact book of the people in their life. [3] It lets a person organize contacts with folders, tags, five-star ratings, and follow-up flags. [3] A person can log every meeting or conversation on a contact to see when they last spoke. [3] Connections also provides a relationship follow-up digest outside the app. [3]
Does Monica support importing and exporting contacts?
A person comparing tools should check which file types and workflows they need before choosing.
Does Connections have a free plan?
Connections Free costs $0, and going over a limit stops the feature rather than billing you. [3] Connections Pro is $39.99 a month and includes premium access across every Connections product. [3] Connections Business is $99.99 a month, with higher limits across every Connections product. [3] A person should check which features each plan includes before relying on it.
Connections Free costs $0, and going over a limit stops the feature rather than billing you. [3] Connections Pro, the first paid plan, is $39.99 a month and adds premium features across every Connections product. [3]
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