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ConnectMachine compared with Orbit
DetailConnectMachine logo ConnectMachineOrbit logo Orbit
What it doesAI agent for digital business cards and contact management Local project workspace for developers on macOS
StageNot given Not given
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Based inUS GB
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: up to 4 cards and 3 paper card scans. Individual: $5 per month billed annually (was $8 monthly). Team: $25 per 5 seats per month billed annually (was $40 monthly). Annual billing saves up to 20%. Free: up to 3 projects with all core features. Pro: $29/year for unlimited projects, priority email support, all future updates, and activation on 3 devices.
Key features
  • Create unlimited digital business cards for different contexts
  • Share cards via QR code, Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or link
  • AI business card scanner converts paper cards to digital contacts
  • AI Note Taker transcribes meetings and identifies speakers
  • AI Concierge searches network in natural language
  • Works on iPhone, Android, Apple Watch, and web
  • Export contacts to CSV or integrate with CRM via Zapier and webhooks
  • Multiple personas allow different cards for work, personal, or speaking
  • Supports six languages including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, and Chinese
  • Keep repositories, tasks, notes, and files together in one workspace
  • GitHub and GitLab integration with repository activity in project inbox
  • Dependency checking for security advisories and updates
  • AI-powered note-to-task conversion via scratchpad
  • MCP integration for AI client connections
  • Task boards and lists
  • Document and assets management
  • Local storage with no cloud upload required
  • Support for multiple linked repositories per project
  • Works on Apple silicon and Intel Macs
What makes it different
  • AI remembers context of every meeting and follow-up automatically
  • No downloads needed for recipients to view your card
  • GDPR compliant with encrypted data, no ad tech or data selling
  • Natural language AI Concierge queries your entire network like asking a friend
  • Syncs across web, mobile, and watch automatically
  • Everything stays on your Mac with no cloud upload
  • Keeps code in original folders while organizing project context
  • GitHub and GitLab activity surfaced directly in projects
  • Optional AI features without vendor lock-in
  • Free tier supports up to 3 projects with all core features
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes02
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)33 no change since last check12 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)711
Citation Flow (Majestic)2314
Referring domains (Majestic)3948

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