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SignalBox vs Dex
Dex is a personal CRM for keeping in touch with your network. SignalBox does that too, and is built for people whose network is their business: consultants, coaches and advisers who also need to track deals, referrals and the value of their relationships.
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Choose SignalBox if your network is where your work comes from, and you want follow-ups, deals and referrals in one place.
| Feature | SignalBox | Dex |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Expert businesses whose work comes from their network. | People keeping in touch with their personal and professional network. |
| Deals and pipelines | Several pipelines with stages, products and services, and totals in your own currency. | No deals or pipelines. Dex describes itself as built for people, not sales pipelines. |
| Relationship health | A grade for every contact and circle, based on how recently you have been in touch. | No relationship health grade. |
| Referrals | Who referred whom, as a chain, and what each introduction led to. | No built-in referral tracking. |
| Introductions | Pick two people and an email to both opens in Gmail or Outlook, ready for your words. | No dedicated introductions feature. |
| Price | Free during the private beta. | From $12 per user per month, billed annually, after a 7-day trial that needs a card. |
Dex details checked against Dex’s published website and pricing, October 2026.
When your network is your business
A personal CRM helps you remember birthdays and keep in touch. For an expert business, the same relationships are also where the work comes from. SignalBox keeps the warmth of a personal CRM and adds what a business needs: deals, pipeline value and a record of who sends you work.
SignalBox is likely the better fit if
- You sell your expertise and want to see what your pipeline is worth.
- Referrals are a big part of how you win work.
- You want a grade that tells you, at a glance, whether you are keeping up.
- You want to make introductions without leaving your CRM.
Questions
Is SignalBox a Dex alternative?
Yes, for anyone whose network is also their business. SignalBox has follow-up rhythms, LinkedIn capture and email, and adds deals, pipelines, relationship health and referral tracking.
Can I move from Dex to SignalBox?
Yes. Export your contacts from Dex as a CSV file and import it into SignalBox, matching the columns to SignalBox’s fields as you go.
Does SignalBox remind me to keep in touch?
Yes. Give each circle a rhythm and SignalBox sets every follow-up date from it, then shows who is due each morning in Reach out today.
Show up for the people who matter most.
SignalBox is free during the private beta. Beta members lock in low founder pricing at launch, forever.
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