Best Google Sheets alternative for contacts
Google Sheets is great for generic records,
folk is better for managing contacts.
Interact with contacts, not records
folk's contact page is purpose-built for managing contacts, including reminders, comments, interactions and company details
A contact page on folk
folk offers a clear, purpose-built contact page
A contact page on Google Sheets
Google Sheets provides generic cells, nothing specific for contacts
Manage relationships, not databases
Contacts are enriched, deduplicated, and made more actionable with relationship insights
A contact list on folk
folk lists relationships
A database on Google Sheets
Google Sheets provide raw data, without any insights related to contact
Keep your contacts lists alive, not dead
folk automatically synchronizes interactions and contacts in real time
A contact page on folk
folk automatically imports all your interactions with your contact's details
A contact page on Google Sheets
Update a contact manually in Google Sheets
Reach out to your contacts directly, no need to export in CSV
Send bulk messages to a group of contacts, personalize individual messages, and collaborate on emails with your team
Sending an email from folk
folk lets you collaborate on message drafts as a team and send in bulk
Sending an email from Google Sheets
Exporting a CSV to a mail merge tool is the only way to activate contacts
Why use a spreadsheet as a CRM?
Spreadsheets are familiar and flexible. They help small teams list contacts, add simple columns, and sort basic data. They work for early experiments, but they lack reminders, activity timelines, permissions, and collaboration that keep relationships moving.
Why switch from a spreadsheet to a CRM for contacts?
A CRM manages relationships from first touch to closed deal. You get enrichment, deduplication, reminders, activity timelines, and reporting so contacts progress without constant manual updates and version conflicts.
What is the best alternative to spreadsheets for contact management?
For teams that want simple contact views, enrichment, shared pipelines, and built in outreach, folk CRM is the best alternative. It replaces fragile sheets with a focused relationship hub that scales with your team.
How is folk CRM different from a spreadsheet for managing contacts?
folk is contact centric. It offers dedicated people and company views, shared pipelines, tasks and reminders, team comments in context, and a continuous activity stream on each record. Updates and emails live with the contact instead of scattered across files.
Can I email contacts and run sequences directly in folk?
Yes. You can send personalized bulk emails and sequences, collaborate on drafts with teammates, and choose the sender without exporting CSV files or leaving your CRM.