Tapestry PRMTapestry PRM vs. Dex
Dex and Tapestry PRM are both personal CRMs. Dex runs as a service, hosted in the US, across web, desktop and mobile apps. Tapestry PRM keeps your relationship memory in a folder on your device, with read-only access to your sources.
Side by side
| Compare | Tapestry PRM | Dex |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A private personal CRM for Mac, built from your own email, calendar, messages and contacts | “Personal CRM for your relationships” |
| Where your data lives | In a folder on your device; unless you turn on Always-on, no Tapestry server stores it or can read it | On Dex’s servers, “hosted in the US with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified providers” |
| Account | Required and free. It holds your email address and sign-in records, not your relationship data | Required; the free trial asks for a credit card |
| Price, as listed | The local version is free; paid plans are planned | Premium $12/month, Professional $20/month, billed yearly ($20 and $34 billed monthly); a 6-day free trial and no free plan |
| Platforms | Mac first, with more platforms planned | Web, desktop and mobile apps, and a browser extension |
| Sources | Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Contacts, Apple Contacts, iMessage, WhatsApp, Signal, FaceTime and phone calls, Google Voice, LinkedIn and Granola | LinkedIn, Gmail, Outlook, Google Calendar, WhatsApp, Granola and more |
| AI assistants | A read-only MCP server for the assistant you choose, off until you turn it on, with every access recorded on your device | MCP for Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and other MCP clients |
| Acts for you | Never; every source is read-only | Reminders, and automatic job-title updates |
| Works offline | Yes | Not stated |
Which is right for you
Choose Dex if
- You want mobile apps and a web workspace today.
- You want automatic job-title updates and built-in reminders.
Choose Tapestry PRM if
- You want your relationship memory to stay on your device.
- You want read-only access to your sources, with the original messages, emails and meetings kept alongside each detail.
Questions
Can I import my contacts from Dex?
Not directly yet; CSV import is planned. Tapestry builds most of your relationship memory from your own email, calendar, messages and contacts, so there’s usually little to import.
Does Tapestry PRM work with AI assistants like Dex does?
Yes. Tapestry gives an MCP-capable assistant you choose read-only access, off until you turn it on, and records every access on your device before anything is read.
Sources
- Dex homepage, checked 23 September 2026
- Dex pricing, checked 23 September 2026
- Dex security, checked 23 September 2026
- Tapestry PRM: what leaves your device, and to whom