An open-source, AI-powered business card scanner syncing contacts to Google.
Product memo
Meishi offers a privacy-first alternative to traditional business card scanners. Users bring their own AI API keys from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini, gaining cost control and data privacy. This approach differentiates it from vendor-locked products and appeals to users seeking accuracy from large language models over legacy OCR.
For who
Users wanting control over AI and data
Solves what
Instantly converts business cards into contacts with AI accuracy.
- BYO AI API key
- Browser-based privacy
- vCard export & Google Sync
In their own words
Business cards to contacts, instantly.
Meishi is the open-source card scanner that puts you in control.
Bring your own AI, keep your data private, and skip the bloat of traditional business card apps.
Commercial cues
Model
subscription
Free tier
No
Trial
No
Pricing Strategy
- • BYO API key lets users control AI costs and data privacy.
- • Monthly plans keep buying commitment low.
Operator context
Operating setup
Team
Indie / lean
LLM classification
Founded
May 2026
Platform
Browser extension
Audience
Sales
Social footprint
Builder Strategy
- Strategy Type
- Niche Specialist
- Stage
- Bootstrapped Lean
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
About Meishi Business Card Scanner Expand
Meishi provides an open-source, AI-powered product for converting physical business cards into digital contacts. It targets users who prioritize data privacy and cost control by allowing them to use their own API keys from AI providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini.
The browser-based processing and vCard export, alongside Google Contacts sync, offer a flexible way to manage new connections. This helps users avoid the bloat and vendor lock-in common with traditional business card apps, focusing instead on accuracy and user autonomy.