Comparison
Anexus Connect vs Kado: digital business card + CRM comparison
Kado (KADO Networks) is a US-based digital business card and relationship-management platform aimed at teams — software-first, with contact capture, reminders, and CRM sync, using NFC cards you source from third-party suppliers. Anexus Connect is a Canadian NFC-first alternative that designs its own premium metal hardware and pairs it with a built-in mini CRM, per-visitor source attribution, and AI Gmail follow-ups. Here is the honest side-by-side.
Verdict
If you want a team-focused relationship manager that plugs into Microsoft and Google stacks (Outlook, Gmail, Dynamics) and you are happy to bring your own NFC cards, Kado is a strong software choice. If you want first-party engraved metal hardware, a mini CRM that attributes every visitor by source and engagement, AI follow-ups sent from Gmail, and Canadian data handling (Ontario, CAD, PIPEDA), Anexus Connect is built for that.
At a glance
| Feature | Anexus Connect | Kado |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Digital NFC business card platform + mini CRM | Digital business card + relationship-management software for teams (software-only) |
| Headquarters | Ontario, Canada | New York, United States |
| Physical hardware | Metal Black, Stainless Steel, Phone Tap sticker | Software-only — works with third-party NFC cards / tags (Kado does not make its own) |
| Free tier | Yes — Basic plan is free forever | Yes — free plan available |
| Apple Wallet pass | Yes — auto-updates from your profile | Yes |
| Built-in mini CRM | Yes — every visitor logged with source, device, engagement score | Yes — relationship manager with notes and reminders (its core focus) |
| AI-drafted follow-ups | Yes — AI drafts based on the visitor’s activity, sent via Gmail | AI notes / reminders, but not per-visitor Gmail drafts |
| CRM integrations | 10 CRMs — HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zoho, Freshsales, Copper, Apollo, ActiveCampaign, Close, monday.com | HubSpot, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Outlook, Gmail, Zapier |
| Sell from your profile | Yes — Profile Shop with Stripe Connect for products, services, digital downloads | No native storefront |
| Localised for | English | Multiple languages (English, French, Spanish, and more) |
| Starter price | $0 free · $24.99 Phone Tap · $59.99 metal · PRO $6.99/mo (yearly $59.99/yr) | Free plan + paid team tiers (see Kado for current pricing); NFC cards sourced separately |
Choose Anexus Connect if…
- You want a premium engraved metal card that Anexus designs and ships itself — Kado is software-only and expects you to source NFC cards from a third-party supplier
- You want a mini CRM that attributes every visitor by source (which card, tap, or link), device, and engagement score
- You need native CRM sync to Pipedrive, Zoho, Freshsales, Copper, Apollo, ActiveCampaign, Close, or monday.com (Kado leans on HubSpot / Salesforce / Dynamics / Outlook / Gmail)
- You want AI-drafted follow-ups sent from Gmail, tied to each visitor’s activity
- You want a Canadian vendor — Ontario-based, CAD pricing, PIPEDA-aligned, with EN / FR support — a free-forever Basic plan, and a Stripe-powered Profile Shop to sell from your profile
Choose Kado if…
- You want a team-first relationship manager with centralised admin, branding, and CRM-style contact management at its core
- Your stack is Microsoft or Google — you want Outlook, Gmail, or Microsoft Dynamics synced natively
- You would rather bring your own NFC cards (or skip hardware entirely) and pay for software only
Frequently asked
Does Kado make its own NFC cards, and how is Anexus Connect different on hardware?
Kado is software-only — it does not manufacture cards; you connect NFC cards or tags sourced from third-party suppliers. Anexus Connect designs and ships its own hardware: laser-engraved Metal Black and Stainless Steel cards plus the Phone Tap sticker, each linked to your Anexus profile out of the box.
Which is better for teams — Kado or Anexus Connect?
Both support teams. Kado is built around team relationship management with centralised admin and Microsoft / Google sync, which suits larger orgs living in Outlook or Dynamics. Anexus Connect fits 5–50 person teams that want per-visitor source attribution tied to each rep, sync across 10 CRMs, first-party metal hardware, and Canadian data handling.
Can I switch from Kado to Anexus Connect and keep my contacts?
Yes — export your contacts from Kado as CSV and import them into Anexus Connect, or sync directly from your CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce, and others). Any NFC card you programmed to a Kado profile will keep pointing at Kado, so you would set up a fresh Anexus card or Phone Tap sticker.
Ready to try Anexus Connect?
Free Basic plan. Metal cards from $59.99. Phone Tap sticker $24.99. PRO $6.99/mo (yearly $59.99).