The verdict
On the data we hold, Google Contacts comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Only Google Contacts has a free plan to start on.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Tech stack ranking, Google Contacts places 23 and Alohi 51 of 72.
Side by side
| At a glance | ALAlohi | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $6.99/mo | €6.80/mo |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
AL
Alohi
- Basicoccasional fax users$6.99/mo
- Premiumregular single-user workflows$13.99/mo
- Businessteams needing multiple numbers$27.99/mo
Google Contacts
- FreeFree with a personal Google account.Free
- Google Workspace StarterBusiness plan; Contacts is part of Workspace.€6.80/mo/seat
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Google Contacts if…
Lean founders and small teams who want a free address book synced across Gmail and mobile devices rather than a full sales CRM.
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