CiraSync vs. Contacts+

Here’s Why Businesses Choose CiraSync

CiraSync delivers what Contacts+ doesn’t: seamless, real-time synchronization of your Microsoft 365 contacts and calendars to every smartphone in your organization.

Unlike Contacts+, CiraSync offers enterprise-grade security with GDPR, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 compliance, protecting your sensitive contact data without compromise. See how we compare below.

CiraSync vs. Contacts+

Compare CiraSync features with Contacts+ features


Contact Syncing Global Address List, Microsoft 365, Public Folder, CRM	Contact Syncing Contacts+ does not offer Global Address List or Public Folder contact syncing
Calendar Syncing Instantly sync shared calendars to all employee phones	Calendar Syncing Contacts+ does not sync employee calendars
Security Compliance SOC II, ImmuniWeb GDPR	Security Compliance Security strength depends on your on-prem security implementations
Cloud Based Can be ran completely from the cloud	Cloud Based Can be ran completely from the cloud
Scalability (Users) Scale to thousands of users	Scalability (Users) Best for small businesses
Contact Cleanup Bulk cleanup of emails, names, numbers, or specific fields	Contact Cleanup No ability to do bulk contact cleanup
Self Service Portal Manage your sync automations from your online portal	Self Service Portal Contacts+ does have access to an online self-service portal
Contact Problem Diagnostics Identifies and resolves contact-related errors at scale	Contact Problem Diagnostics Unable to identify and resolve contact-related issues
Obfuscation Access to data is only granted with user authorization	Obfuscation No access to obfuscation
Pricing Model Subscription with lifetime support	Pricing Model Licensing fee with potential maintenance costs

CiraSync vs. Contacts+

Compare CiraSync features with Contacts+ features


Contact Syncing	Global Address List, Microsoft 365, Public Folder, CRM	Contacts+ does not offer Global Address List or Public Folder contact syncing
Calendar Syncing	Instantly sync shared calendars to all employee phones	Contacts+ does not sync employee calendars
Security Compliance	SOC II, ImmuniWeb GDPR	Security strength depends on your on-prem security implementations
Cloud Based	Can be ran completely from the cloud	Can be ran completely from the cloud
Scalability (Users)	Scale to thousands of users	Best for small businesses
Contact Cleanup	Bulk cleanup of emails, names, numbers, or specific fields	No ability to do bulk contact cleanup
Self Service Portal	Manage your sync automations from your online portal	Contacts+ does have access to an online self-service portal
Contact Problem Diagnostics	Identifies and resolves contact-related errors at scale	Unable to identify and resolve contact-related issues
Obfuscation	Access to data is only granted with user authorization	No access to obfuscation
Pricing Model	Subscription with lifetime support	Licensing fee with potential maintenance costs

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Total Control: From Contact Creation to Syncing

CiraSync puts you in the driver’s seat of your organization’s contact management. Our intuitive dashboard offers full control over the process to sync Microsoft contacts with iPhone or Android, allowing you to customize schedules to suit your needs; whether that’s hourly, daily, or on-demand.

Leverage existing distribution lists for precise control over which contacts sync to specific users or groups. Real-time monitoring and detailed reporting provide a clear picture of your Global Address List iPhone or Android sync status.

For organizations with compliance requirements, CiraSync ensures secure, audited syncs, supporting compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR.

Don’t let outdated Information hold your business back.

Every missed call or meeting could mean a lost opportunity. CiraSync eliminates that risk by continuously syncing Microsoft contacts with iPhone or Android, ensuring that your team always has the most up-to-date contact information. It doesn’t just update contact lists; it transforms how your business communicates.

With CiraSync, you’re not just staying connected – you’re staying ahead.

How CiraSync Syncs the Microsoft Global Address List to Smartphones

Once connected to your Microsoft 365 account, CiraSync extracts contact information and pushes it to designated users iPhone or Android based on your configured settings. This allows you to easily sync iCloud, Android and Global Address List contacts

The process to sync Microsoft contacts with iPhone or Android is fully automated and runs on your preferred schedule. CiraSync intelligently processes GAL data, mapping key fields like name, email, phone number, and job title to the corresponding fields on users’ smartphones. It also handles common data challenges like duplicates and conflicts automatically, ensuring only the most accurate, up-to-date information is synced when you sync the Global Address List to iPhone or Android.