Netly
Netly is mobile-first, EU-hosted, uncompromisingly designed for one person - and integrates AI directly into contacts, notes, calendar, tasks.
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Netly vs Folk
Two AI personal CRMs for modern solos and teams - where the paths diverge.
Last updated2026-05-28Deutsche Version
Folk
Folk is web-first, comes from France, and targets small teams. LinkedIn import via Chrome extension is the marquee feature. Groups, pipelines and mailings on top.
Head to head
| Category | Netly | Folk | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary use-case | One person · keeping relationships alive | Solo to mini-team · shared contact list | Tie |
| Platform focus | Mobile-first (native iOS + Android) · Web alongside | Web-first · mobile as companion | Netly |
| AI categorization | Automatic, in the background | Folk AI (Smart Fields, Magic Notes) | Tie |
| Voice notes | Native after every meeting | Not built-in | Netly |
| LinkedIn import | via vCard / CSV | Own Chrome extension - very fast | Other |
| Calendar sync | Google · Apple · Microsoft automatically | Google · Outlook | Tie |
| Team workspace | No (intentional choice) | Yes, with permissions | Other |
| Data residency | EU servers (AWS Frankfurt) | EU servers (Folk hosts in France) | Tie |
| EU AI Act documentation | Published (Limited Risk AI) | Not publicly published | Netly |
| Pipelines / deal tracking | No classical pipeline model | Pipelines + Kanban included | Other |
| Mailings & sequences | Not built-in | Built-in | Other |
| Pricing (as of 2026) | Free · Pro launches with the app | Standard from ~$20/month · Pro/Premium above | Tie |
When Netly fits you
- You work solo and on the move - mobile is mandatory.
- Voice capture after meetings saves you 15 minutes a day.
- You don't want pipelines or Kanban - tags + reminders are enough.
- Transparent EU AI Act compliance matters to your customers.
When Folk is the better choice
- You work in a mini-team and share contacts with co-founders.
- Your workflow starts 80% in LinkedIn - the Chrome extension is gold.
- You need pipelines + Kanban views for lead stages.
- Email sequences should ship from the CRM - not Mailchimp.
FAQ
Can I migrate from Folk to Netly?
Yes - Folk lets you export contacts as CSV. Import into Netly, AI sorts them. Custom properties are mapped to dynamic fields.
Does Netly have a LinkedIn extension like Folk?
Not currently. You can export LinkedIn connections as vCard and import to Netly. A native browser extension is on the roadmap for a later version.
Is Folk more expensive than Netly?
Folk's paid plans start around $20/user/month. Netly has a free plan, with Pro launching with the app - the Pro-tier comparison will be made concrete then.
Which AI is 'better'?
Folk has AI Smart Fields and Magic Notes - great for structured contact enrichment. Netly's AI acts more as a co-pilot for creating, tagging and summarizing. The choice depends on whether you want AI as data enricher or workflow accelerator.
When your day happens on the go, Netly comes along.
Voice note after every call, AI structures, you keep the overview - even when the next meeting starts in 5 minutes.