ConnectMachine vs CamCard, an honest comparison
CamCard is built to scan paper cards. ConnectMachine is a digital card, a card scanner and a memory of everyone you meet. Here is how they compare, and how to move your contacts across.
ConnectMachine vs CamCard at a glance
What it is
ConnectMachine: Digital business card, card scanner and contact memory
CamCard: Business card scanner and card holder
Free plan
ConnectMachine: Up to 4 cards, 3 paper card scans, wallet passes, widgets, WhatsApp Assistant, CSV export
CamCard: Card scanning with a recognition limit, with ads
Paid plan
ConnectMachine: $5.99 a month or $59.99 a year, everything included
CamCard: Premium, listed on the App Store at $4.49 a month or $49.99 a year
Export your contacts
ConnectMachine: CSV export on the free plan
CamCard: Excel or VCF export, listed as a Premium feature in the app stores
Your own digital card
ConnectMachine: Yes, shared by QR, link or wallet pass. Nothing for the other person to download
CamCard: Scanner first
Remember where and why you met
ConnectMachine: Notes on every contact, AI Concierge to search your network in plain language, AI Notetaker
CamCard: Notes on scanned cards
Teams
ConnectMachine: $5.99 per seat a month
CamCard: CamCard Business, priced on request
CamCard details are from CamCard's FAQ and its App Store and Google Play listings in October 2026. Store prices vary by country, so check the app for yours.
Where ConnectMachine stands apart
Your card and your scanner in one app
Share your own card by QR, link or Apple and Google Wallet. Scan the paper cards you are handed into the same contact list.
A memory, not just a card holder
Add notes on where you met and what you talked about. Ask the AI Concierge things like "who did I meet at TechSparks".
Export without paying
CSV export is on the free plan. Your contacts stay yours, whichever plan you are on.
Who should pick which.
Choose ConnectMachine if…
- You want your own digital card as well as a scanner.
- You want to remember the context behind each contact, not just store it.
Choose CamCard if…
- You only scan paper cards and never share your own.
- You scan in high volume and want a scanner-only app.
How to switch from CamCard
Four steps. Your CamCard contacts end up in your phone, where ConnectMachine can use them.
Export from CamCard
In CamCard, open CardHolder, then Group, open a group, tap Select, choose the cards, then More, Export and Export as Excel file. The app stores list export as a Premium feature.
Turn the file into contacts
Open the Excel file, save it as CSV, then convert it to a .vcf file with our free CSV to VCF converter. The file never leaves your browser.
Add them to your phone
On iPhone, open the .vcf and choose Add All Contacts. On Android, use Google Contacts, then Import from file.
Create your free ConnectMachine card
Download the app, build your card and bring in your phone contacts. Add notes to the people who matter.
Moving from more than one app? See switching to ConnectMachine for export steps from Blinq, HiHello, Popl, Mobilo and Linq.
Frequently asked questions.
Everything people usually ask before switching from paper. Still curious? See the full FAQ.
It depends on what you need. If you only scan paper cards, another scanner app may do. If you also want your own digital card and notes on every contact, ConnectMachine covers both in one app, with a free plan.
Keep the contacts. Remember the conversations.
Bring your CamCard contacts across, share your own card, and remember why every connection matters.
CamCard is a trademark of INTSIG Information Co., Ltd. ConnectMachine is not affiliated with or endorsed by INTSIG. Competitor details are from public sources in October 2026 and may change.