| | $12/month (Starter, $10/month annual) | $28-44/month (Starter plan, Dec 2025 pricing) |
| No free plan (14-day trial available) | No free plan (14-day trial) | No free plan (21-day trial) |
| | | 21-day free trial (all Premier features) |
Manage projects and tasks | Fully flexible project and task setup you can shape to your workflow | Projects with Table, Kanban, and Timeline views | Projects with task boards |
Project roles and permissions | Control exactly who can view or edit each part of a project | 4 project access levels (full, read-only, overview, hidden) | 3 fixed roles (Basic, Accountant, Admin) |
| Unlimited boards to run parallel workflows in the same project | | You cannot use task boards |
Embeddable project boards | Live project boards embedded into client portals or websites | No embeddable project boards | You cannot embed project views |
| Read-only public links for sharing progress without risk | Client portal access only (no public links) | You can share via the client portal only |
Project stages and milestones | Define custom project lifecycles for different types of work | Custom task statuses (no formal milestones) | You can use project statuses, but no milestones |
Connected proposals, contracts, and invoices | Everything related stays connected to the project automatically | Proposals auto-convert to contracts and projects | Proposals, contracts, and invoices live inside projects |
Custom project data fields | Track, sort, filter, and report on custom project data | Custom fields on CRM objects (limited on tasks) | |
| Drag-and-drop tasks across customizable columns | Kanban board view included | Kanban view added in Dubsado 3.0 (Nov 2025) |
| Bulk-edit tasks like a spreadsheet | | Table view is the default task display in Dubsado 3.0 |
| Clean task lists with clear hierarchy | No dedicated list view (table view used instead) | You can manage tasks in simple lists |
| See tasks and deadlines on a calendar | Homebase calendar with task dates | You can see deadlines and appointments on a calendar |
| Plan work visually with task order and dependencies | Timeline view functions as Gantt chart | You cannot view work on a gantt chart |
| Break work down into multiple nested levels | Subtasks as checkboxes (single level, not nested) | You cannot split tasks into subtasks |
| Turn emails into tasks without manual copying | No email-to-task conversion | You cannot create tasks from emails |
| Keep discussions tied directly to each task | Comments and @mentions on tasks | You cannot comment on tasks |
| Store files directly on the task they belong to | File attachments (50 MB limit per file) | You can upload files, but not attach them to tasks |
| Define priority levels that fit your workflow | No native priority levels | You cannot set task priorities |
Task labels & color coding | Use unlimited labels to visually organize tasks | No native labels or color coding | You cannot label or color-code tasks |
| Assign tasks to one or multiple teammates | Single assignee per task only | You cannot assign tasks to multiple people |
| Reuse task-level structures across projects | Project templates with tasks included | You can reuse workflows and form templates |
| Control access at the individual task level | 4 access levels per project (not per task) | You cannot set permissions per task |
| Prevent work from starting out of order | Basic task dependencies (limited configuration options) | You cannot link tasks together |
| Automate repeating work with flexible schedules | Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly recurring tasks | You cannot create recurring tasks |
| Add task-level fields for tracking custom details | Custom fields on CRM objects (limited on tasks) | |
| Easily track time using timers or manual entries | Start/stop timer and manual entry | Built-in time tracker (Premier plan only, enhanced in 3.0) |
| Log time directly against tasks and subtasks | Track time by client, project, and task | Time tracker available (Premier plan) |
| See time spent per project and per client | Track time at project level | Time tracked per project (Premier plan) |
| Clearly separate billable and non-billable time | Billable and non-billable toggle on time entries | Billable hours logged to invoices (Premier plan) |
| Turn tracked time into invoices without extra steps | Auto-populate invoices from tracked hours | Tracked time can be added to invoices (Premier plan) |
| View detailed time reports by task, project, or client | Time views by project, client, and month (no exportable reports or filters) | Basic time logs (Premier plan) |
| See how each team member tracks their time | Team time logging (no approval workflow) | You cannot see team time reports |
Create and send proposals | Create proposals clients can review, approve, and sign in one flow | Drag-and-drop proposal builder | Proposals with pricing tables |
Drag-and-drop proposal builder | Create custom, branded proposals without layout limits or code | Drag-and-drop with templates | You can build proposals using drag-and-drop forms |
Reusable proposal templates | Reuse proven proposal layouts across clients | Pre-built professional templates | You can use proposal templates |
Real-time proposal analytics | See exactly when proposals are opened and reviewed | No view tracking or engagement analytics | You cannot see proposal view analytics |
Live messenger on proposals | Answer questions directly while clients review proposals | Client comments directly on proposals | You cannot chat inside proposals |
| Move from proposal to contract, invoice, or booking automatically | Auto-convert to contract and project on approval | You can add proposal items like services or products |
Convert proposal to invoice | Create invoices directly from approved proposals | Auto-create invoice when agreement is signed | Accepted proposals create invoices |
| Offer upsells and add-ons directly inside proposals | No interactive pricing tables or package selection | You can offer packages and add-ons |
Interactive pricing tables | Let clients choose options before approving | No interactive pricing tables | Pricing updates based on selections |
Dynamic data and variables | Auto-fill proposal content with client and project data | Basic merge fields (no dynamic data blocks) | |
| Automatically expire proposals after a set date | Expiration dates not confirmed in documentation | You cannot set proposal expiry dates |
| | Contracts stored in client profile (no standalone PDF export documented) | You can download proposal PDFs |
| Create reusable proposal sections you can reuse on demand | No reusable content blocks | You can reuse form sections |
Legally binding e-signatures | Collect secure electronic signatures on proposals | E-signatures on proposals | Clients can sign documents online |
Custom proposal data fields | Create custom proposal data you can sort, filter, and report on | Merge fields for client and project info (no sortable custom data) | |
Create and sign contracts | Create, send, and sign contracts in one continuous flow | Legally vetted contract templates | Contract creation with automation |
Drag-and-drop contract builder | Create fully custom contracts with flexible layouts, no code or formatting limits | Pre-built legal templates | You can build contracts using form blocks |
Legally binding e-signatures | Collect secure signatures with audit trails and signer verification | E-signatures on contracts with audit trail | Contracts support legal e-signatures |
Multi-signature / signees | Collect signatures from multiple people on the same contract | Single signer per contract (no multi-party signing) | You can collect multiple signatures, setup is limited |
Reusable contract templates | Reuse contract structures to create new agreements faster | Pre-built legal templates | You can use contract templates |
Auto-reminders automation | Automatically follow up until contracts are signed | Automatic follow-up reminders | Reminders send automatically |
| Auto-fill contract content with client and project data | Merge fields for client data (no dynamic data blocks) | You can use smart fields in contracts |
Contract automation triggers | Trigger automated workflows the moment a contract is signed | Signed contracts trigger project creation and invoice generation | Contracts trigger workflows |
| See when contracts are opened and reviewed | Real-time tracking (sent, viewed, paid, overdue) | You receive signing notifications |
PDF download with signature certificate | Download signed contracts with official proof of signature | Signed contracts stored in client profile (no signature certificate) | You can download signed PDFs |
Custom signer data fields | Collect structured signer information during signing | Standard signer fields (name and email only) | You cannot customize signer fields |
Custom contract data fields | Create custom contract data you can sort, filter, and report on | Merge fields only (no sortable or filterable custom data) | |
Create invoices and get paid | Send invoices and collect payments in one connected flow | Customizable invoice templates with online payments | Invoices with payment plans |
| Match invoices to your brand with custom logos, colors, and layout | | |
Drag and drop invoice builder | Create custom invoice layouts visually without formatting limits | Template-based editor (not drag-and-drop) | |
| Edit pricing, quantities, descriptions, and structure freely | Custom descriptions, quantities, and pricing per line | |
Item or invoice discounts | Apply discounts at the item or full invoice level | | |
| Create tax rules that match your location and use case | Basic tax calculations (not full tax automation) | |
| Accept bank transfers for lower-fee payments | | You can accept bank payments |
| Accept credit and debit cards instantly | Stripe integration included | You can accept payments via Stripe |
| Collect in-person payments when needed | | You cannot accept payments via Square |
| Let clients pay using PayPal | PayPal integration included | You cannot accept payments via PayPal |
Flexible partial payments | Collect deposits and split payments across milestones | Deposit requests (limited installment options) | You can accept partial payments |
| Break invoices into scheduled installments | Recurring invoices (no milestone-based installment schedules) | You can split invoices into payments |
Automated recurring invoices | Automatically send invoices on a recurring schedule | Recurring invoices with custom frequency | You can schedule invoices, not subscriptions |
| Manage ongoing client subscriptions and billing | Recurring invoices only (no subscription portal or client self-service) | You cannot manage subscriptions |
Automated payment reminders | Follow up automatically until invoices are paid | Automatic follow-up reminders with late fees | Payment reminders send automatically |
Reusable invoice templates | Reuse invoice layouts without rebuilding each time | | You can reuse invoice templates |
Multiple currency support | Bill clients globally in their local currency | | You can use one account currency |
Invoice automation triggers | Trigger automated workflows when invoices are sent or paid | Pipeline stage triggers only (Pro plan) | Contracts trigger workflows |
| See when invoices are opened and paid | Real-time tracking (sent, viewed, paid, overdue) | You receive signing notifications |
Built-in expense tracking | Track project-related costs alongside invoices | Expense tracking with receipt attachment and Plaid bank sync | You cannot track expenses |
| Collect upfront payments before work starts | Deposit requests available | |
Auto-invoice billable time | Turn tracked time into invoices automatically | Auto-populate invoices from tracked hours | There is no time to convert |
Custom invoice data fields | Create custom invoice data you can sort, filter, and report on | Basic custom fields on invoices | |
Centralized unified inbox | Manage email, chat, and messages from one shared inbox | Communicator with email, SMS, and phone in one view (Pro plan) | Messages and emails live in one place |
| Connect and manage all your email accounts in one place | Two-way email sync via Communicator (Pro plan) | |
| Add real-time chat to your website and client portals | | You cannot add live chat to your site |
| Message teammates privately without leaving your workspace | Direct messages via Communicator | |
Contextual project conversations | Keep conversations tied directly to the project they belong to | Full conversation history in Communicator | Messages are tied to projects |
| Create shared spaces for team-wide discussions | | You cannot create team channels |
| Organize channels by team, topic, or workflow | | Channels are not supported |
| Notify teammates instantly inside conversations | @mentions supported in task comments | You cannot mention teammates |
| See when messages are read | Conversation history tracked (no read receipts) | You can see when clients read messages |
| Share files directly inside conversations | 50 MB attachments or external links (no native file storage) | You can share files in messages |
| Collaborate on incoming emails as a team | No shared team email inbox | |
| Access and respond to messages on mobile | | |
| Reply from your email client and keep conversations synced | Email replies sync to Communicator threads | Email replies sync to conversations |
| Keep all client and project files in one organized place | File attachments on tasks (50 MB limit, no file manager) | Files are stored per project only |
Advanced folder organization | Organize files by project, client, or structure you choose | Project-level organization (no complex hierarchy) | |
| Control who can view or edit folders | 4 project access levels apply to files | |
| Group files by person when needed | No person-based file organization | |
| Keep files scoped to each project | Files organized within projects | |
| Preview files instantly without downloading | Basic file previews within tasks | |
| Capture file metadata you can sort and filter | No custom file metadata fields | You can add custom fields to forms and records |
| Create and edit documents directly inside Plutio | Proposal and contract documents only | |
Comments on files and docs | Leave comments directly on files and documents | Comments and @mentions on tasks | |
| Move, tag, or manage many files at once | | |
| Find files quickly using search and filters | Search within project context | |
| Sync files with Google Drive or Dropbox | No native cloud storage sync | |
| Restrict access with permissions or passwords | 4 project access levels control file visibility | |
| Share files externally with controlled access | Share via task attachments or external links only | |
| Let clients book meetings directly without back-and-forth emails | Embeddable booking page with calendar sync | Custom scheduler with workflows |
| Build a fully branded, customizable booking system using a drag-and-drop editor | Customizable booking page with branding | Branding options are limited |
Advanced availability management | Define flexible availability rules applied automatically to bookings | Custom availability windows with calendar blocking | You can control availability |
| Add buffer time automatically between meetings | Configurable buffer between meetings | |
| Create unlimited booking types with different rules and setups | Multiple meeting types with unique settings | You can offer multiple appointment types |
Calendar sync (Google/Outlook) | Two-way calendar sync that stays up to date automatically | Google, Outlook, iCloud, CalDAV | |
Customizable booking confirmations | Fully customizable confirmation pages with no layout or branding limits | Automated confirmations and reminders | Confirmation customization is limited |
| Send bookers anywhere after scheduling, not just a fixed thank-you page | Customizable confirmation pages | You cannot redirect after booking |
Booking automation triggers | Trigger automated workflows the moment a meeting is booked | Automated reminders and confirmations | Contracts trigger workflows |
| Send automatic reminders without manual follow-ups | Automated meeting reminders | Meeting reminders send automatically |
Automatic timezone detection | Handle timezones automatically without manual adjustments | Calendar sync handles timezones (no explicit detection documented) | Timezones adjust automatically |
Paid appointments (Stripe/PayPal) | Collect payments during booking without extra steps | Require payment before meeting is booked | |
| Build booking forms with full control over questions and layout | Custom intake forms on meeting types | |
Minimum notice / daily booking limits | Set booking limits to control lead time and daily volume | Booking limits not confirmed in documentation | You can set booking limits |
Rescheduling and cancellation controls | Define flexible rules for rescheduling and cancellations | Clients can reschedule or cancel bookings | Clients can reschedule or cancel |
Automated workflows builder | Build advanced workflows visually without code or rigid templates | Visual workflow builder (Pro plan only) | Visual node-based Flows builder |
| Start workflows from real events across projects, clients, and payments | Pipeline, form submission, and invoice triggers (Pro plan only) | You can automate automation actions with workflows |
| Run workflows on schedules you control, not fixed intervals | No independent time-based triggers | Workflows cannot repeat on a schedule |
| Chain multiple actions into one continuous automation | Multi-step sequences with branching | Workflows can include multiple steps |
| Create conditional paths instead of one-size-fits-all flows | Decision widget with AND/OR logic | Branching exists, but is limited |
| Add precise timing between steps, down to minutes or days | Wait For conditions only (no timed delays) | You can delay workflow steps |
| Create, update, or move records automatically across the system | Create projects, send invoices, send agreements | Creation actions are limited |
| Reorganize work automatically without manual cleanup | Change pipeline stage only (no move/duplicate/archive) | Items cannot be duplicated automatically |
| Automatically archive or remove records based on rules | No auto-delete or archive rules | Items cannot be deleted automatically |
| Trigger or receive real-time events from external systems | Webhook events (Pro plan only) | You cannot use APIs or webhooks |
| Send automated emails tied to real workflow events | Send email from templates with tokens | Workflows can send emails |
| Add notes or comments automatically where work happens | | You cannot post comments via automation |
| See exactly what ran, when, and why | No automation activity logs | You cannot view automation logs |
| Pass data between steps dynamically without manual mapping | Basic token replacement in emails and agreements | |
| Run workflows that span projects, tasks, proposals, invoices, and more | Pipeline-triggered only (limited cross-entity scope) | Forms, payments, and bookings trigger workflows |
| Build fully branded forms that match your workflow and client experience | Unlimited form creation with templates | Branded forms with smart fields |
Drag-and-drop form builder | Design forms visually with full layout control, no code required | Form builder with reusable templates | You can build contracts using form blocks |
| Reuse form structures without rebuilding from scratch | | You can reuse form templates |
| Collect structured data you can sort, filter, and report on | Custom fields (text, select, radio, checkbox) | You can add custom fields to forms and records |
| Show or hide fields based on responses, not static forms | Conditional show/hide fields with AND/OR logic | Fields can change based on answers |
Instant email notifications | Get notified immediately when forms are submitted | Auto-responses on submission | You can email on submission |
| Trigger automated workflows when a form is submitted | Form submissions can feed into automations (Pro plan) | Contracts trigger workflows |
| Embed forms anywhere without layout restrictions | | |
Advanced field preferences | Control required, hidden, and default field behavior | | Field behavior is limited |
Comprehensive field types | Collect text, files, dates, selections, and more | Text, select, radio, checkbox (no regex or conditional validation) | |
| Collect legally binding signatures directly inside forms | E-signatures via contract documents | Forms can include signatures |
| Accept file uploads as part of form submissions | File attachments (50 MB limit) | |
Redirect after submission | Send submitters to a custom next step, not a fixed thank-you page | Custom redirect after form submission | You cannot redirect after submit |
| Manage contacts and companies in one connected system | Client profiles with lifetime earnings and sales pipeline | CRM with auto-created client records |
| Track organizations, not just individual contacts | Client records (no separate company entities) | Companies exist, contacts come first |
Custom contact data fields | Collect and manage structured contact data you define | Custom fields on CRM objects | |
Complete activity timeline | See every interaction with a client in one place | Historical data per client (not a formal timeline) | You can see full activity history |
Contacts labeling and grouping | Organize contacts flexibly without rigid pipelines | Prospect vs Client record types (no tags) | You can tag and segment contacts |
Comprehensive knowledge base | Create an internal wiki for processes, docs, and guides | No wiki or knowledge base | You cannot create an internal wiki |
Beautiful rich text pages | Write structured, formatted content without complexity | | |
| Build deep knowledge hierarchies without limits | | |
Granular page permissions | Control exactly who can view or edit each page | | |
Custom dashboards and pages | Build dashboards around what matters to you, not fixed metrics | Homebase dashboard (not fully customizable) | Dubsado has a home page, not custom dashboards |
Drag-and-drop dashboard builder | Design dashboards visually with full layout control | No drag-and-drop dashboard builder | |
| Visualize data with customizable charts | Basic pipeline and revenue charts | |
| Track key numbers without manual reporting | Revenue and time metrics (no custom KPIs) | |
| Monitor progress toward defined goals | | |
| Add contextual notes directly to dashboards | No notes widget on dashboard | |
| View upcoming events alongside work and metrics | Calendar widget on homebase | |
| Track revenue and expenses in the same view | | |
| Run the entire platform under your brand | White-label on Pro plan ($25/month) only | Dubsado branding, not white-label |
| Apply your brand colors across the system | Logo, colors, fonts on client portal (Pro plan) | Color themes on Deliver+ (no Free plan theme customization) |
| Fine-tune styling beyond basic theming | | You cannot apply custom CSS |
Custom login/signup pages | Use branded authentication pages instead of generic screens | Branded portal welcome page (Pro plan) | Login pages cannot be customized |
| Send all system emails with your branding | | You can brand outgoing emails |
| Use your own fonts throughout the platform | Custom fonts and logo on portal (Pro plan) | You cannot use custom fonts |
| Replace all platform logos with your own | Custom fonts and logo on portal (Pro plan) | |
| Run everything on your own domain | Custom domain via CNAME (Pro plan only) | |
| Send emails from your own email infrastructure | SMTP configuration for sending from your own email address | |
| Embed Plutio directly into your website or product | | |
| Shape the platform to match how your business works | Workspace configuration included | Dubsado has fixed workspace |
| Add, remove, or reorder navigation items freely | Toggleable portal modules (not full menu editor) | You cannot customize navigation |
| Show different navigation for different roles | No user-based menu customization | Menus are the same for all users |
| Create role types beyond preset permissions | Fixed roles only (no custom role creation) | You cannot define custom roles |
Advanced user permissions | Control access at a granular level | No granular per-task permissions | Permissions are not configurable |
| Support enterprise-grade single sign-on | | |
| Integrate with external systems without lock-in | Native: Stripe, PayPal, QuickBooks, Google/Outlook Calendar, Zoom, Google Meet, Plaid | |
| Connect to thousands of apps without custom code | Zapier integration (Pro plan only) | You can connect Dubsado to Zapier |
| Build advanced automation scenarios visually | Make.com integration (Pro plan only) | You cannot connect via Make |
| Connect services without usage-based limits | Pabbly Connect integration (Pro plan only) | You cannot connect via Pabbly |
| Build custom integrations with full system access | Public API with 29 endpoints (Pro plan only) | |
Incoming & outgoing webhooks | Send and receive real-time events | Webhook events (Pro plan only) | |
| Access your business from native mobile apps | | iOS and Android with Tap to Pay |
| | | You can use Dubsado on iOS |
| Full-featured Android app | | You can use Dubsado on Android |
| Native macOS app for desktop workflows | | |
| Native Windows app for desktop workflows | | |