The verdict
On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.
What the data says
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Tech stack ranking, Coda places 2 and Google Contacts 23 of 72.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $10/mo | €6.80/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
Coda
- FreeFree
- From $10.00/moStarting at $10.00 per month$10/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 Coda if…
Teams that build their own trackers, wikis and internal tools, and want documents and database tables in the same page with buttons and automations on top.
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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