Zoho Card Scanner captures information from business cards and QR codes, then saves it as a contact or lead in Zoho CRM. Its OCR reads card text into a local database arranged for syncing with CRM. The scanner can extract a person’s name, company, job title, email address, phone number, website, location address, and X (Twitter) ID, and reads business cards in 17 languages. Zoho says there is no limit to the number of cards stored in the app, and supports the scanner across all Zoho CRM editions. After scanning, users can schedule follow-ups, add notes, and use configured CRM email templates. Custom CRM workflows can bring new contacts into a sales process. When a record already exists in CRM, the app prompts the user to merge it; email is the default field for duplicate checks. Export destinations listed by Zoho include Books, Invoice, Contact Manager, Mail, and CRM, as well as Salesforce and Google Contacts. The app runs on Android and iOS. Its free plan is free, and there is no free trial. Zoho was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chennai, India.
Who it is for
Zoho Card Scanner suits teams capturing leads at webinars, trade shows, conferences, and other events, especially when sales teams need to follow up on contact records. It is also a fit for Zoho CRM users who want to scan cards on Android or iOS and route captured details into their CRM workflows.
What is good
- Scans business cards and QR codes into CRM contacts or leads.
- Reads business cards in 17 languages.
- Stores an unlimited number of business cards.
- Supports all Zoho CRM editions.
- Exports to Zoho apps, Salesforce, and Google Contacts.
- Includes follow-up scheduling, notes, and CRM email templates.
What to know first
- Available on Android and iOS only.
- There is no free trial.
Verdict
Choose Zoho Card Scanner if your team captures contact details at events and wants them available as CRM leads or contacts, with follow-up and workflow options. Look elsewhere if you need a desktop platform, since the listed platforms are Android and iOS.
Get started with Zoho Card Scanner
- Open the Zoho Card Scanner website.
- Install the app on Android or iOS.
- Use the free plan, which is listed at no cost.
- Scan a business card or QR code to capture its details.
- Save the details as a contact or lead in Zoho CRM.
What the free plan stops at
The free plan is listed at no cost. Zoho says there is no limit to the number of business cards stored, and the app is supported for all Zoho CRM editions.
Questions about Zoho Card Scanner
How much does Zoho Card Scanner cost?
The listed free plan is free.
Is there a free trial?
No. The app has a free plan and no free trial.
Which platforms does it support?
Zoho Card Scanner runs on Android and iOS.
What information can it capture?
It can extract names, companies, job titles, email addresses, phone numbers, websites, location addresses, and X (Twitter) IDs. It also scans QR codes.
Which services can receive exported records?
Zoho lists Books, Invoice, Contact Manager, Mail, and CRM, as well as Salesforce and Google Contacts.
Does it detect duplicate records?
Yes. If a scanned record already exists in CRM, the app prompts the user to merge records. Email is the default field for duplicate checks.
Zoho Card Scanner plans and pricing
All plansCompared on business card scanner software
- Free plan
- Yes
- CRM export
- Yes
- Address-book export
- Yes
- Mobile platforms
- both
- Duplicate detection
- Yes
