Plutio vs AND CO: Complete Comparison (2026)

AND CO handled invoicing and contracts, but project management was limited to basic task lists. A client signed your proposal, paid the deposit, and the contract was recorded. But then you had months of work ahead with no Kanban boards, no Gantt charts, and no client portal. Most users juggled separate apps to manage the actual project work.

Plutio handles invoicing and proposals, then connects them to real project management: Gantt timelines with tasks from your templates, Kanban boards for visual workflow, and a branded portal where clients see their progress. Try Plutio free and see how much simpler client work gets when everything connects.

Last updated February 2026

4.6

Quick comparison (TLDR)

AND CO (later renamed Fiverr Workspace) was invoicing and proposals software built for solo freelancers. You could send proposals with contracts, track time, and invoice clients with Stripe or PayPal. The Freelancers Union partnership provided legal contract templates. But AND CO never grew beyond solo freelancer basics. No Kanban boards, no Gantt charts, no client portals, no custom domains, no team permissions. When projects got complex, most users opened other apps to manage the actual work. AND CO shut down March 1, 2026.

Plutio is an all-in-one platform that handles invoicing and proposals and the work that comes after. Proposals and contracts bring clients in. When a client signs, Plutio creates a project with tasks from your template automatically. Kanban boards, Gantt charts, and task dependencies manage complex multi-month projects. Time tracking at the task level connects directly to invoicing. Clients see their project progress in a branded portal instead of emailing you for updates.

Key differences at a glance

White-label branding: Plutio runs entirely under your brand with custom domains, branded login pages, custom SMTP emails, full interface theming, and complete white-labeling. AND CO showed AND CO branding everywhere. No custom domains. No branded login pages. Your clients knew exactly what software you used.
Invoicing and billing: Plutio has a drag-and-drop invoice builder, subscription management for recurring billing, payment plans, and accepts Stripe, Square, PayPal, and ACH. AND CO had template-based invoices with Stripe and PayPal only. No subscriptions. No visual invoice design. No ACH bank transfers.
Project management: Plutio includes Kanban boards, Gantt charts, subtasks, and task dependencies for managing complex multi-month projects. AND CO had simple task lists only, so when projects spanned months with dozens of tasks, you opened a separate project app and rebuilt your workflow there.
Time tracking: Plutio tracks hours on tasks with one-click timers and generates invoices directly from time logs, so clients see exactly what they paid for. AND CO had time tracking at the project level only, not tasks. You could not see which specific tasks consumed your hours.
Client visibility: Plutio clients log into a branded portal at your domain and see their tasks, files, and project status in real time, which eliminates constant status request emails. AND CO had no client portal. Documents were shared via email links. Clients had no central place to check progress.
Client communication: Plutio has a unified inbox where client emails auto-sort into their conversation threads, your team shares one inbox so no one misses urgent messages, and you can embed live chat on your website. AND CO had no unified inbox, no email integration, and no shared team communication.

The bottom line: AND CO was an invoicing tool for solo freelancers who needed basic proposals, contracts, and time tracking. Plutio handles the same invoicing but adds full project management, Gantt charts, Kanban boards, client portals at your domain, subscription billing, and team permissions in one platform.

Project and task management

You book a multi-month project. Now there are dozens of tasks across several months: kickoff call, milestone reviews, deliverable reviews, final send-off. Can you see it all on a timeline? Or is it a flat checklist you hope is complete?

AND CO

Basic task lists for simple tracking. AND CO gave you a flat list of tasks with due dates. A flat list works fine for a quick project, but when you're managing a multi-month engagement with dozens of deliverables, you can't see how it all fits together. AND CO had no Kanban boards, no Gantt charts, no subtasks, no task dependencies, no recurring tasks, and no project templates with tasks. Users ended up opening a separate project management app alongside AND CO to manage the actual work.

Basic task lists
Due dates on tasks
No Kanban or Gantt views
No subtasks or nesting
No task dependencies
No recurring tasks
No project templates with tasks
No task priorities or color coding

Plutio

See your work however makes sense to you. Some people think in Kanban boards, others need a Gantt chart to see the timeline. Plutio gives you five different views of the same project. Switch between them depending on what you're doing. When a project has dozens of tasks spanning months, you can nest subtasks under each milestone, link dependent tasks so deadlines shift together automatically, and build templates that recreate the whole structure every time you book a new client.

5 views: Kanban, Gantt, List, Table, Calendar
Subtasks with unlimited nesting levels
Task dependencies with visual links
Recurring tasks (daily, weekly, monthly, custom)
Project templates with auto-task creation
Custom fields, statuses, and priorities
Time estimates and actual time per task
File attachments on tasks

Time tracking and billing

Hourly work needs time tracking. When you cannot track time, you either estimate and lose money or use another app and lose context.

AND CO

Time tracking at the project level. AND CO had timers and manual entry for tracking hours. You could track billable time by project and generate invoices from time logs with one click. The feature worked for solo freelancers with simple billing. The limitation was granularity: no task-level tracking, so when a client asked why something took 8 hours, you couldn't show which specific tasks consumed the time. No team timesheets for agencies either.

Timer and manual time entry
Project-level tracking
Billable hours with invoicing
Time to invoice in one click
No task-level time tracking
No team timesheets
Basic time reports only

Plutio

Time tracking that connects to everything. You click a button on any task and the timer starts. When you're done, that time is already attached to the task, the project, and the client. At the end of the week, you pull up your time logs and generate an invoice with one click. The hours are already there, broken down exactly how you tracked them. You can set different rates for different clients or even different types of work. Your team's time shows up in one place where you can approve it before billing.

One-click timer on any task
Manual entry and timer options
Task-level AND project-level tracking
Billable vs non-billable separation
Custom rates per task, project, or client
Time reports by client, project, team
One-click invoice from time logs
Team timesheet approval workflow

Client visibility and communication

Clients email for status updates because they have nowhere to check progress themselves. A portal changes that.

AND CO

No client portal. AND CO shared documents via email links. Clients received proposals, contracts, and invoices as email notifications. There was no central place where clients could log in and see their project status. No file sharing workspace. No progress visibility. When clients wanted an update, they emailed you. Every time. AND CO never built the client portal feature that freelancers needed for ongoing project work.

Document sharing via email
Invoice and payment notifications
No client portal
No custom domain
No progress visibility
No file sharing workspace
No task visibility for clients

Plutio

Your clients get their own branded space. When your client logs in, they see your domain (like clients.yourcompany.com), not some third-party software. The portal shows their tasks, files, deadlines, and messages all in one place. They can check progress whenever they want instead of emailing you. When you finish a deliverable, they approve it right there. When they need to upload assets, they do it in the same place. You control what they see, so your internal workflow stays private.

Custom domain (yourcompany.com)
White-label branding (remove Plutio)
Custom CSS for full styling control
Tasks, files, deadlines visible to clients
In-app messaging tied to projects
Deliverable approval workflow
File uploads from clients
Invoice and payment history

Client communication and inbox

A client emails you a project change. Your associate asks about the deliverables. A partner sends updated timelines. Without a central place, you check three apps and still miss something urgent.

AND CO

No unified inbox. AND CO had no email integration and no unified inbox. Communication happened through a mix of AND CO notifications and regular email without any connection. When a client messaged you about a project, that message didn't automatically connect to their project history. No team inbox for collaboration. No live chat. No direct messages between teammates. You managed client communication entirely outside AND CO.

Mobile app for notifications
No unified inbox
No email integration
No team inbox
No live chat
No direct messages
No @mentions
No project messaging

Plutio

All your client conversations in one place. When a client emails you, that message shows up in their thread alongside every other conversation you've had with them: project updates, file shares, payment confirmations. Your whole team sees the same inbox, so when you're away and a client sends an urgent message, your assistant can handle it. You can reply from your regular email and the conversation syncs back to Plutio. If you want to chat internally about a client, create a team channel. Need to capture leads from your website? Embed live chat.

Multi-email integration (connect all accounts)
Shared team inbox (everyone sees client emails)
Auto-sort emails into client 1:1 threads
Project conversations stay with the project
Team channels for internal discussions
Direct messages between teammates
@mentions pull people into conversations
Embeddable live chat for your website

Proposals and contracts vs connected workflows

AND CO proposals used Freelancers Union contract templates. The question is what happens after the client signs and real work begins.

AND CO

Proposals and contracts with Freelancers Union templates. AND CO partnered with Freelancers Union to provide legally vetted contract templates. You could send proposals with contracts attached, get e-signatures, and convert signed proposals to invoices. The templates covered common freelance scenarios. The limitation was what came after: when a client signed, you still manually set up the project. No automatic project creation. No task mapping from proposal line items. Proposals worked in isolation from project execution.

Proposals with e-signatures
Freelancers Union contract templates
Proposal view tracking
One-click proposal to invoice
No automatic project creation
No task mapping from proposals
No interactive pricing
Template-based editor only

Plutio

Automation that continues into project execution. When a client signs a proposal, Plutio can automatically create a project from a template, assign tasks to team members, set deadlines based on the start date, send a welcome email to the client, and schedule the first invoice. The automation does not stop at booking.

Build workflows with a visual drag-and-drop builder. Start automations on form submission, payment received, task completion, project status change, or specific dates. Add conditional logic so different paths run based on project type or client tier. If a client pays their deposit, the welcome email goes out and the project moves to active. If a task is overdue, you get notified.

Visual drag-and-drop proposal builder
Auto-create projects from templates
Auto-assign tasks to team members
Interactive pricing tables
E-signature with audit trail
Conditional logic branching
Multi-step workflow sequences
Webhook integrations for external tools

Automation and workflow

A client signs a proposal. What happens next? Does someone manually create a project, or does automation handle the handoff?

AND CO

No automation builder. AND CO had basic automated reminders and payment follow-ups, but no visual automation builder. You couldn't create custom workflows that triggered on specific events. No workflows that start when a status changes. No multi-step sequences. No conditional branching. When a client signed, you manually created tasks and set up the project. AND CO automated payment reminders and invoice notifications, but project setup stayed manual.

Automated payment reminders
Invoice notifications
No automation builder
No event-based workflows
No multi-step sequences
No conditional branching
No webhooks or API automation
No cross-module actions

Plutio

Automation that responds to what happens. You build automations visually with drag and drop. When a project status changes, a task completes, a payment arrives, or a deadline passes, Plutio can do things automatically: create tasks, send emails, update statuses, assign work to your team, generate invoices. You can chain multiple actions with if-then logic. If a client pays their deposit, the welcome email goes out and the project moves to active. If a task is overdue, you get notified. Automation works across everything, not just reminders.

Visual drag-and-drop builder
Start on project status change
Start on task completion
Start on payment received
Start on form submission
Start on date or deadline
Conditional logic branching
Webhook integrations

Team and agency scaling

You hire your first team member or contractor. Can they see their assignments without accessing client payments? When permissions work, growth does not mean chaos.

AND CO

Solo freelancer only. AND CO was designed for individual freelancers. There were no team features. No way to add contractors or team members with different access levels. No role-based permissions. If you wanted to bring on an assistant or a subcontractor, they couldn't use AND CO to see their tasks. Scaling your business meant switching to a different platform that supported teams. AND CO stayed frozen as a solo tool.

Solo freelancer focused
No team members
No role-based permissions
No per-project access control
No contractor access
No multi-workspace support
No team timesheets
No workload views

Plutio

Add people without losing control. When you hire your first associate, you create a role for them. Maybe they can see their tasks but not client payments. Maybe they can access some projects but not others. You decide exactly what each person sees and does. If you bring on a contractor for one project, they only see that project. Your other clients stay private. When you grow into an agency with multiple brands, you run separate workspaces under one account. You see everyone's workload in one dashboard and approve timesheets before they hit invoices.

Custom role creation with granular permissions
Per-project and per-task access control
Contractor access (assigned tasks only)
Client access (portal permissions)
Internal notes hidden from clients
Multi-workspace for agencies
Team workload and capacity views
Timesheet approval workflow

White-label branding and customization

Your clients should see YOUR brand everywhere. Not your software vendor's logo. When clients log in, book meetings, receive invoices, and check progress, every touchpoint should reinforce your brand.

AND CO

Limited branding on Pro plan only. AND CO let you add your logo to proposals and invoices on the Pro plan. Basic color customization was available. But there were no custom domains, no client portal to brand (because there was no portal), and emails came from AND CO servers. The platform showed AND CO branding everywhere. Your clients knew exactly what software you used. For some freelancers that was fine. For others positioning themselves as a professional agency, it undercut the brand they'd built.

Logo on documents (Pro plan)
Basic color customization
No custom domain
No client portal to brand
No custom SMTP
No interface theming
No CSS customization
AND CO branding visible

Plutio

Your clients see your brand everywhere. When a client logs in, they go to yourcompany.com, not some third-party URL. The login page has your logo and colors. The interface matches your brand. Emails come from you@yourcompany.com because you connect your own email server. If you want to embed the entire client workspace into your own website, you can. You can even write custom CSS if you need exact control. Your clients never see 'Powered by Plutio' anywhere. As far as they know, you built this yourself.

Custom domain (clients see yourcompany.com)
Full white-label (remove all Plutio branding)
Custom interface theme (your brand colors everywhere)
Branded login and signup pages
Custom SMTP (emails from your domain)
Full workspace embedding into your site
Custom CSS for complete styling control
Custom logo throughout the platform

Invoicing, billing, and subscriptions

Getting paid is more than sending invoices. Billing means recurring charges, payment plans, and invoices that reflect your brand.

AND CO

Invoicing with Stripe and PayPal. AND CO had invoicing that connected to Stripe and PayPal. You could create invoices, track payments, set up recurring invoices, and generate invoices from time logs with one click. Multi-currency was supported. The features covered basic freelancer needs well. Limitations appeared with visual design: template-based invoices only, no drag-and-drop builder. No ACH bank transfers. Deposits were supported but not full payment plan installments. No subscription billing for retainer clients.

Invoice creation and sending
Stripe and PayPal integration
Invoice from time logs
Recurring invoices
Multi-currency support
No drag-and-drop invoice builder
No subscription management
No ACH bank transfers

Plutio

Billing that works like you're running a real business. You open the invoice builder and drag elements where you want them. Logo here, line items there, payment terms at the bottom. The result looks like something you designed, not a template you filled in. When you have retainer clients, you set up subscriptions that charge them automatically every month. When someone needs to pay in installments, you split the invoice and schedule the charges. All your payment processors connect: Stripe, Square, PayPal, bank transfers. At the end of the week, you pull up your time logs and turn them into invoices with one click.

Drag-and-drop invoice builder (visual design)
Subscription management (auto-billing)
Recurring invoices on schedule
Payment plans with installments
Multiple gateways: Stripe, Square, PayPal, ACH
Full transaction history and tracking
Fully branded invoice design
One-click invoice from time logs

Running a client project: AND CO vs Plutio

A client finds your website, likes your work, and fills out your inquiry form. What happens next?

With AND CO, here is how it usually went:

You send a proposal with the Freelancers Union contract template
They sign and pay the deposit through Stripe or PayPal
The booking is confirmed and you are excited
Now you need to manage months of tasks: kickoff calls, milestone reviews, revisions, sending final files
You open Trello or Asana because AND CO task lists cannot handle complex timelines
The client emails you for updates because they have no portal to check progress

With Plutio, here is how it works:

You send a proposal with pricing and contract
They sign and pay the deposit
A project is automatically created with your template: dozens of tasks across months
You see everything on a Gantt chart timeline
The client logs into a branded portal and sees tasks, files, and progress in real time
You upload deliverables to the project. They download from the same place.

AND CO covered basic invoicing and proposals with legally vetted contracts. Plutio handles invoicing and proposals plus the entire project lifecycle that follows: automatic project creation, task management on Gantt charts, and client portals where clients track every milestone from kickoff to sending the final files.

Where Plutio wins (the proof)

These are verifiable differences, not opinions.

1. Project management: Plutio has it, AND CO didn't

AND CO: Basic task lists only. No Kanban boards. No Gantt charts. No subtasks. No task dependencies. No recurring tasks. No project templates with tasks.

Plutio: Five project views (Kanban, Gantt, List, Table, Calendar). Subtasks with unlimited nesting. Task dependencies that shift deadlines together automatically. Project templates that recreate your entire workflow for each new client.

The proof: G2 reviews for AND CO consistently mentioned needing to pair it with Trello, Asana, or other project tools for actual work management.

2. Client portals: Your brand vs no portal at all

AND CO: No client portal. Documents shared via email links only. Clients had no central place to check project status.

Plutio: Custom domain (clients see yourcompany.com). Branded login pages. White-label interface. Clients see tasks, files, deadlines, and progress without emailing you.

The proof: AND CO's official documentation had no client portal feature. Clients could only access individual documents through email links.

3. Team features: Collaboration vs solo-only

AND CO: Solo freelancer only. No team members. No role permissions. No way to add contractors.

Plutio: Custom roles with granular permissions. Per-project access control. Contractor access for specific projects. Multi-workspace for agencies.

The proof: AND CO was marketed specifically as a solo freelancer tool. Team features were never added before the shutdown.

When AND CO was a good fit

No tool fits every workflow. AND CO was a good fit if:

You needed quick invoicing without complexity. AND CO's invoice-from-time feature worked smoothly for freelancers who just needed to track hours and bill clients.
You valued the Freelancers Union contract templates. The partnership with Freelancers Union provided legally vetted contracts that gave peace of mind to freelancers without legal expertise.
You worked solo and always would. If you had no plans to add team members or contractors, AND CO's solo focus wasn't a limitation.
You wanted the Fiverr ecosystem connection. When AND CO became Fiverr Workspace, it integrated with the Fiverr marketplace for freelancers already earning through that platform.

But if you manage multi-month projects, want client portals, need team permissions, or want to grow beyond solo freelancing, Plutio fits better.

Why they switched: real outcomes

What happens when freelancers switch to Plutio?

West 7th Design Studio reduced client support requests by 90% after switching. Clients got one branded portal to see progress instead of emailing for every update. Their work stayed in one place instead of scattered across invoicing software and separate project tools.

YazMarketing increased their sales pipeline by 80% after moving to Plutio. Connecting proposals directly to projects meant less manual handoff, faster client onboarding, and more capacity to take on new work.

These results come from connecting the full workflow. When proposals flow into projects automatically, when clients can check their own portal, and when everything runs under your brand, the admin overhead drops and capacity for real work increases.

Final verdict

AND CO and Plutio served freelancers from different angles. AND CO focused on invoicing, proposals, and contracts for solo freelancers. Plutio extends beyond invoicing into complete business management.

AND CO built the basics. Proposals with Freelancers Union contract templates gave legal peace of mind. Time tracking with one-click invoicing worked smoothly. Stripe and PayPal integration made payments easy. For solo freelancers who needed invoicing and contracts, AND CO delivered. Plutio holds a 4.4/5 on G2.

The limitations appeared with anything beyond solo basics. AND CO had no Kanban boards, no Gantt charts, no client portals, no custom domains, no team permissions. When projects got complex or freelancers grew into small agencies, AND CO stopped scaling. Most users added Trello or Asana for project work and accepted that clients couldn't see their own progress. And then AND CO shut down entirely in March 2026.

Plutio handles invoicing and proposals, then continues into complete business management. Run everything under your own domain with full white-labeling. Design invoices visually with drag-and-drop. Set up subscription billing for monthly retainers. Track time at the task level and convert to invoices in one click. Clients see progress in a branded portal that looks like it was built for your business. Add team members with custom permissions as you grow.

The bottom line: AND CO was an invoicing tool for solo freelancers with simple project needs. Plutio handles the same invoicing but adds full project management, Gantt charts, Kanban boards, client portals at your domain, subscription billing, and team permissions, all in one platform that won't shut down.

How to switch from AND CO to Plutio

If you still have AND CO data exports, you can migrate to Plutio.

Step 1: Locate your AND CO exports
AND CO allowed data export as CSV files before shutdown. If you exported clients, invoices, and time entries, locate those files now.

Step 2: Sign up for Plutio
Create your free Plutio account. Explore the interface and see how features compare to what you used in AND CO.

Step 3: Import your client data
Upload your client CSV to Plutio. Map fields like Client Name, Email, Company, and Address. Your client database transfers directly.

Step 4: Set up your project templates
Create project templates for your common workflows. Include all the tasks, subtasks, dependencies, and automations that AND CO never supported.

Step 5: Configure your client portal
Set up your custom domain, add your branding, and configure what clients can see. Client portals are a feature AND CO never offered, so take time to explore the options.

Step 6: Start using Plutio
Send your first proposal through Plutio. Create your first project with Kanban boards. Invite a client to their portal. Once comfortable, fully switch your workflow.

Research & Sources

Every comparison on this page is backed by direct research conducted in January 2026. We verified data across official product documentation, user reviews, and third-party analysis.

Source verification

Plutio: Official pricing, GetApp reviews
AND CO: G2 reviews (archived), Fiverr official shutdown announcement

Verification methodology

For each feature in the comparison:

We consulted official product documentation (archived for AND CO)
We verified with multiple third-party sources (G2, GetApp, TrustRadius)
We cross-referenced with video demonstrations and user reviews
We confirmed AND CO shutdown dates from official Fiverr announcements

If you find any inaccuracies, please let us know so we can investigate and update immediately.

Plutio vs AND CO: full feature comparison for 2026

Project management, time tracking, client portals, proposals, invoicing, and automation compared side by side

PRICING Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Starting price	$19/month (Core plan)	Shutting down March 1, 2026
Free plan	No free plan (14-day trial available)	Service discontinued
Trial period	14-day free trial	No longer available
PROJECT MANAGEMENT Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Manage projects and tasks	Fully flexible project and task setup you can shape to your workflow	Basic task management only
Project roles and permissions	Control exactly who can view or edit each part of a project	No project roles or permissions
Multiple task boards	Unlimited boards to run parallel workflows in the same project	No task boards
Embeddable project boards	Live project boards embedded into client portals or websites	No embeddable boards
Sharable project boards	Read-only public links for sharing progress without risk	No shareable project views
Project stages and milestones	Define custom project lifecycles for different types of work	No stages or milestones
Connected proposals, contracts, and invoices	Everything related stays connected to the project automatically	Proposals, contracts, invoices linked
Custom project data fields	Track, sort, filter, and report on custom project data	No custom project fields
Kanban boards	Drag-and-drop tasks across customizable columns	No kanban boards
Table view	Bulk-edit tasks like a spreadsheet	No table view
List view	Clean task lists with clear hierarchy	Simple task list only
Calendar view	See tasks and deadlines on a calendar	No calendar view
Gantt view	Plan work visually with task order and dependencies	No Gantt charts
Subtasks	Break work down into multiple nested levels	No subtasks
Email to task	Turn emails into tasks without manual copying	No email-to-task
Task comments	Keep discussions tied directly to each task	Notes per task only
Task attachments	Store files directly on the task they belong to	No task attachments
Task priorities	Define priority levels that fit your workflow	No task priorities
Task labels & color coding	Use unlimited labels to visually organize tasks	No color coding
Multiple task assignees	Assign tasks to one or multiple teammates	Solo only, no multi-assign
Task templates	Reuse task-level structures across projects	No task templates
Task permissions	Control access at the individual task level	No task permissions
Task dependencies	Prevent work from starting out of order	No task dependencies
Recurring tasks	Automate repeating work with flexible schedules	No recurring tasks
Custom task data fields	Add task-level fields for tracking custom details	No custom task fields
TIME TRACKING Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Time tracking system	Easily track time using timers or manual entries	Timer and manual time entry
Task-level tracking	Log time directly against tasks and subtasks	Time per project/client only
Project-level tracking	See time spent per project and per client	Time tracked per project
Billable time tracking	Clearly separate billable and non-billable time	Billable hours with invoicing
Billable time invoicing	Turn tracked time into invoices without extra steps	Time to invoice in one click
Timesheet reports	View detailed time reports by task, project, or client	Basic time reports only
Team timesheets	See how each team member tracks their time	Solo only, no team timesheets
PROPOSALS Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Create and send proposals	Create proposals clients can review, approve, and sign in one flow	Proposals with signatures
Drag-and-drop proposal builder	Create custom, branded proposals without layout limits or code	Template-based editor only
Reusable proposal templates	Reuse proven proposal layouts across clients	Modifiable proposal templates
Real-time proposal analytics	See exactly when proposals are opened and reviewed	See when proposals are viewed
Live messenger on proposals	Answer questions directly while clients review proposals	No in-proposal messaging
Proposal flow automation	Move from proposal to contract, invoice, or booking automatically	Proposal to contract to invoice
Convert proposal to invoice	Create invoices directly from approved proposals	One-click proposal to invoice
Packages and add-ons	Offer upsells and add-ons directly inside proposals	Line items only, no packages
Interactive pricing tables	Let clients choose options before approving	Static pricing only
Dynamic data and variables	Auto-fill proposal content with client and project data	Basic variables only
Expiration dates	Automatically expire proposals after a set date	Manual expiry only
PDF Export	Download as branded PDFs	PDF export included
Reusable content blocks	Create reusable proposal sections you can reuse on demand	No reusable blocks
Legally binding e-signatures	Collect secure electronic signatures on proposals	Legally binding e-signatures
Custom proposal data fields	Create custom proposal data you can sort, filter, and report on	No custom proposal fields
CONTRACTS Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Create and sign contracts	Create, send, and sign contracts in one continuous flow	Freelancers Union templates
Drag-and-drop contract builder	Create fully custom contracts with flexible layouts, no code or formatting limits	Template-based only
Legally binding e-signatures	Collect secure signatures with audit trails and signer verification	E-signatures with audit trail
Multi-signature / signees	Collect signatures from multiple people on the same contract	Single signer only
Reusable contract templates	Reuse contract structures to create new agreements faster	Legal templates from Freelancers Union
Auto-reminders automation	Automatically follow up until contracts are signed	Manual reminders only
Dynamic data/variables	Auto-fill contract content with client and project data	Limited variables
Contract automation triggers	Trigger automated workflows the moment a contract is signed	Contract to invoice only
View notifications	See when contracts are opened and reviewed	View notifications included
PDF download with signature certificate	Download signed contracts with official proof of signature	PDF with signature certificate
Custom signer data fields	Collect structured signer information during signing	Standard fields only
Custom contract data fields	Create custom contract data you can sort, filter, and report on	No custom contract fields
INVOICES & PAYMENTS Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Create invoices and get paid	Send invoices and collect payments in one connected flow	Invoices with Stripe and PayPal
Fully branded invoices	Match invoices to your brand with custom logos, colors, and layout	Logo only, fixed templates
Drag and drop invoice builder	Create custom invoice layouts visually without formatting limits	Template-based only
Customizable line items	Edit pricing, quantities, descriptions, and structure freely	Flexible line items
Item or invoice discounts	Apply discounts at the item or full invoice level	Discounts supported
Customizable taxes	Create tax rules that match your location and use case	Basic tax configuration
ACH payments	Accept bank transfers for lower-fee payments	ACH not supported
Stripe integration	Accept credit and debit cards instantly	Stripe payments included
Square integration	Collect in-person payments when needed	Square not supported
PayPal integration	Let clients pay using PayPal	PayPal payments included
Flexible partial payments	Collect deposits and split payments across milestones	Deposits supported
Payment plans	Break invoices into scheduled installments	Deposits only, no installments
Automated recurring invoices	Automatically send invoices on a recurring schedule	Automated recurring invoices
Subscription management	Manage ongoing client subscriptions and billing	Recurring invoices only
Automated payment reminders	Follow up automatically until invoices are paid	Auto reminders included
Reusable invoice templates	Reuse invoice layouts without rebuilding each time	Reusable templates
Multiple currency support	Bill clients globally in their local currency	Multi-currency invoicing
Invoice automation triggers	Trigger automated workflows when invoices are sent or paid	Payment triggers only
View notifications	See when invoices are opened and paid	View and payment alerts
Built-in expense tracking	Track project-related costs alongside invoices	Full expense tracking
Invoice deposits	Collect upfront payments before work starts	Deposits supported
Auto-invoice billable time	Turn tracked time into invoices automatically	Time to invoice in one click
Custom invoice data fields	Create custom invoice data you can sort, filter, and report on	No custom invoice fields
INBOX Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Centralized unified inbox	Manage email, chat, and messages from one shared inbox	No unified inbox
Full email integration	Connect and manage all your email accounts in one place	No email integration
Embeddable live chat	Add real-time chat to your website and client portals	No live chat
Instant direct messages	Message teammates privately without leaving your workspace	No direct messages
Contextual project conversations	Keep conversations tied directly to the project they belong to	No project messaging
Team channels	Create shared spaces for team-wide discussions	No team channels
Customized channels	Organize channels by team, topic, or workflow	No channels
@mentions	Notify teammates instantly inside conversations	No @mentions
Message read receipts	See when messages are read	No read receipts
File sharing in chat	Share files directly inside conversations	No chat file sharing
Shared email inbox	Collaborate on incoming emails as a team	Solo only, no shared inbox
Inbox mobile app	Access and respond to messages on mobile	Mobile app available
Email reply to inbox	Reply from your email client and keep conversations synced	No email reply support
FILES Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Store and manage files	Keep all client and project files in one organized place	No file storage
Advanced folder organization	Organize files by project, client, or structure you choose	No folder organization
Folder permissions	Control who can view or edit folders	No folder permissions
People folders	Group files by person when needed	No people folders
Project folders	Keep files scoped to each project	No project folders
In-app previews	Preview files instantly without downloading	No file previews
Custom file data fields	Capture file metadata you can sort and filter	No custom file fields
Built-in documents	Create and edit documents directly inside Plutio	No built-in documents
Comments on files and docs	Leave comments directly on files and documents	No file comments
Bulk file actions	Move, tag, or manage many files at once	No bulk file actions
Files search & filter	Find files quickly using search and filters	No file search
External cloud sync	Sync files with Google Drive or Dropbox	No cloud sync
Secure sharing controls	Restrict access with permissions or passwords	No file sharing controls
File sharing links	Share files externally with controlled access	No file sharing links
SCHEDULING Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Schedule meetings	Let clients book meetings directly without back-and-forth emails	No scheduling features
Branded booking page	Build a fully branded, customizable booking system using a drag-and-drop editor	No booking pages
Advanced availability management	Define flexible availability rules applied automatically to bookings	No availability management
Automatic buffer times	Add buffer time automatically between meetings	No buffer times
Multiple meeting types	Create unlimited booking types with different rules and setups	No meeting types
Calendar sync (Google/Outlook)	Two-way calendar sync that stays up to date automatically	No calendar sync
Customizable booking confirmations	Fully customizable confirmation pages with no layout or branding limits	No booking confirmations
Redirect after booking	Send bookers anywhere after scheduling, not just a fixed thank-you page	No booking redirects
Booking automation triggers	Trigger automated workflows the moment a meeting is booked	No booking automation
Smart meeting reminders	Send automatic reminders without manual follow-ups	No meeting reminders
Automatic timezone detection	Handle timezones automatically without manual adjustments	No timezone handling
Paid appointments (Stripe/PayPal)	Collect payments during booking without extra steps	No paid appointments
Custom booking forms	Build booking forms with full control over questions and layout	No booking forms
Minimum notice / daily booking limits	Set booking limits to control lead time and daily volume	No booking limits
Rescheduling and cancellation controls	Define flexible rules for rescheduling and cancellations	No scheduling controls
AUTOMATION Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Automated workflows builder	Build advanced workflows visually without code or rigid templates	No automation builder
Trigger-based workflows	Start workflows from real events across projects, clients, and payments	No trigger workflows
Schedule-based workflows	Run workflows on schedules you control, not fixed intervals	No scheduled workflows
Multi-step workflows	Chain multiple actions into one continuous automation	No multi-step workflows
True/False branching	Create conditional paths instead of one-size-fits-all flows	No branching logic
Delay-based actions	Add precise timing between steps, down to minutes or days	No delay actions
Create & update records	Create, update, or move records automatically across the system	No record automation
Move & duplicate records	Reorganize work automatically without manual cleanup	No duplicate actions
Delete & archive records	Automatically archive or remove records based on rules	No delete automation
API calls (webhooks)	Trigger or receive real-time events from external systems	No webhooks or API
Send emails	Send automated emails tied to real workflow events	No email automation
Post comments	Add notes or comments automatically where work happens	No comment automation
Complete automation logs	See exactly what ran, when, and why	No automation logs
Auto-fill data/variables	Pass data between steps dynamically without manual mapping	No auto-fill variables
Cross-entity connections	Run workflows that span projects, tasks, proposals, invoices, and more	No cross-entity actions
FORMS Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Create branded forms	Build fully branded forms that match your workflow and client experience	No form builder
Drag-and-drop form builder	Design forms visually with full layout control, no code required	No visual form builder
Reusable form templates	Reuse form structures without rebuilding from scratch	No form templates
Custom form data fields	Collect structured data you can sort, filter, and report on	No custom form fields
Smart conditional logic	Show or hide fields based on responses, not static forms	No conditional logic
Instant email notifications	Get notified immediately when forms are submitted	No form notifications
Form automation triggers	Trigger automated workflows when a form is submitted	No form automation
Embed forms	Embed forms anywhere without layout restrictions	No embeddable forms
Advanced field preferences	Control required, hidden, and default field behavior	No advanced field options
Comprehensive field types	Collect text, files, dates, selections, and more	No form field types
Form signature field	Collect legally binding signatures directly inside forms	E-signatures in contracts
File upload fields	Accept file uploads as part of form submissions	No form file uploads
Redirect after submission	Send submitters to a custom next step, not a fixed thank-you page	No form redirects
CRM Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Manage clients and leads	Manage contacts and companies in one connected system	Contact database included
Full company management	Track organizations, not just individual contacts	No company management
Custom contact data fields	Collect and manage structured contact data you define	Basic contact fields
Complete activity timeline	See every interaction with a client in one place	Invoice and proposal history
Contacts labeling and grouping	Organize contacts flexibly without rigid pipelines	No contact tagging
WIKI Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Comprehensive knowledge base	Create an internal wiki for processes, docs, and guides	No knowledge base
Beautiful rich text pages	Write structured, formatted content without complexity	No rich text pages
Unlimited nested pages	Build deep knowledge hierarchies without limits	No nested pages
Granular page permissions	Control exactly who can view or edit each page	No page permissions
DASHBOARDS Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Custom dashboards and pages	Build dashboards around what matters to you, not fixed metrics	Basic overview dashboard
Drag-and-drop dashboard builder	Design dashboards visually with full layout control	No dashboard builder
Charts widget	Visualize data with customizable charts	Revenue charts only
Metrics widget	Track key numbers without manual reporting	Basic business metrics
Goals widget	Monitor progress toward defined goals	No goals widget
Notes widget	Add contextual notes directly to dashboards	No notes widget
Calendar widget	View upcoming events alongside work and metrics	No calendar widget
Financial widgets	Track revenue and expenses in the same view	Revenue and expense tracking
BRANDING Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
White-label and branding	Run the entire platform under your brand	Logo only on Pro plan
Custom interface theme	Apply your brand colors across the system	No interface theming
Stylesheet customization	Fine-tune styling beyond basic theming	No CSS customization
Custom login/signup pages	Use branded authentication pages instead of generic screens	No custom login pages
Email branding	Send all system emails with your branding	Logo in emails on Pro
Custom brand fonts	Use your own fonts throughout the platform	No custom fonts
Custom brand logos	Replace all platform logos with your own	Logo in Pro plan only
Custom domain name	Run everything on your own domain	No custom domain
Custom email SMTP	Send emails from your own email infrastructure	No custom SMTP
Full workspace embedding	Embed Plutio directly into your website or product	No workspace embedding
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Flexible workspace setup	Shape the platform to match how your business works	Fixed workspace
Main menu editor	Add, remove, or reorder navigation items freely	Fixed menu
User-based menus	Show different navigation for different roles	Solo only, no roles
Custom user roles	Create role types beyond preset permissions	No custom roles
Advanced user permissions	Control access at a granular level	No permissions
SSO / OAuth	Support enterprise-grade single sign-on	No SSO support
INTEGRATIONS Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Connect with other tools	Integrate with external systems without lock-in	Limited integrations
Zapier integration	Connect to thousands of apps without custom code	Zapier supported
Make.com integration	Build advanced automation scenarios visually	No Make.com support
Pabbly Connect	Connect services without usage-based limits	No Pabbly support
Full REST API access	Build custom integrations with full system access	Limited API via Postman
Incoming & outgoing webhooks	Send and receive real-time events	No webhooks
PLATFORM Collapse	Plutio 198/199	AND CO 38/199
Mobile apps	Access your business from native mobile apps	iOS and Android apps
iOS app	Full-featured iPhone app	iOS app available
Android app	Full-featured Android app	Android app available
Mac desktop app	Native macOS app for desktop workflows	No Mac app
Windows desktop app	Native Windows app for desktop workflows	No Windows app

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Plutio vs AND CO FAQ: common questions answered

Is Plutio better than AND CO?

Plutio offers more features than AND CO did. AND CO handled invoicing, proposals, contracts, and basic time tracking for solo freelancers. Plutio includes all of that plus Kanban boards, Gantt charts, client portals, team permissions, and subscription billing. If your work extends beyond simple invoicing, Plutio fits better.

Can Plutio replace AND CO?

Yes. Plutio includes proposals, contracts, e-signatures, invoices, payments, time tracking, and everything AND CO offered. You can import clients and invoices from AND CO exports and continue without starting over.

Did AND CO have project management?

AND CO had basic task lists with due dates. However, there were no Kanban boards, no Gantt charts, no subtasks, and no task dependencies. Most AND CO users paired it with Trello, Asana, or Notion for actual project management.

Did AND CO include time tracking?

Yes. AND CO included time tracking with timers and manual entry. You could track billable hours by project and generate invoices from logged time. The limitation was project-level only tracking, with no task-level granularity.

What were Freelancers Union contracts in AND CO?

AND CO partnered with Freelancers Union to provide legally vetted contract templates. The Freelancers Union templates covered common freelance scenarios and gave freelancers peace of mind about their legal agreements. Plutio offers customizable contract templates you can tailor to your specific needs.

Which tool is better for multi-month projects?

Plutio is better for multi-month projects. AND CO had basic task lists only. Plutio offers Gantt charts for timeline planning, Kanban boards for visual workflow, task dependencies, subtasks, and project templates that recreate your entire structure for each new client.

Can clients see project progress in Plutio?

Yes. In Plutio, clients log into a branded portal where they see tasks, files, deadlines, and messages tied to their project with real-time progress updates. AND CO had no client portal. Clients could only access individual documents through email links.

How much does Plutio cost?

Plutio starts at $19/month (Core) or $49/month (Pro) with time tracking, project management, and client portals included on all plans. AND CO had a free plan with basic features and a Pro plan at $18/month before it shut down.

Can I import my AND CO data into Plutio?

Yes. If you exported clients, projects, and invoices from AND CO as CSV files before the shutdown, you can import them into Plutio. The migration maintains your client history and billing records.

Which tool has better automation?

Plutio has far better automation. AND CO had basic automated reminders but no visual automation builder. Plutio has a drag-and-drop automation builder that starts workflows when payments arrive, tasks complete, or project statuses change, with conditional logic branching.

Does Plutio offer white-label branding?

Yes. Plutio offers complete white-labeling including custom domains, branded login pages, custom SMTP for emails, and CSS customization. AND CO showed AND CO branding everywhere with no custom domain support.

Why did freelancers switch from AND CO to Plutio?

Most freelancers switched when they outgrew AND CO's basic task lists. They needed Gantt charts for project timelines, client portals for progress visibility, team permissions for growing their business, or subscription billing for retainer clients. AND CO handled intake but lacked the project management depth that complex client work requires.

Does Plutio have a unified inbox?

Yes. Plutio has a unified inbox where you connect multiple email accounts and manage all client communication in one place. Client emails automatically sort into their conversation threads alongside project discussions. AND CO had no email integration and no unified inbox.

What integrations does Plutio support?

Plutio connects to 5,000+ apps through Zapier, including Google Calendar, Stripe, PayPal, QuickBooks, Slack, and more. Plutio also has a REST API for custom integrations. AND CO had limited integrations and Zapier support but no webhooks.

Does Plutio have a mobile app?

Yes. Plutio has native iOS and Android apps that let you manage projects, communicate with clients, track time, and send invoices from your phone. AND CO also had iOS and Android apps before shutting down.

Does Plutio offer a free trial?

Yes. Plutio offers a 14-day free trial with full access to all features. No credit card required to start. You can explore proposals, contracts, invoicing, project management, and client portals before choosing a plan.

Is my data safe with Plutio?

Yes. Your data is private, encrypted, and never used to train AI models. Plutio uses industry-standard security practices including SSL encryption, regular backups, and GDPR compliance. You can export your data at any time.

How long has Plutio been around?

Plutio has been built and refined for over 10 years based on real freelancer and agency feedback. The platform is actively developed with regular updates and new features added based on user needs.

Can I import data from other tools into Plutio?

Yes. Plutio supports CSV imports for clients, projects, and invoices. You can migrate from most business tools including HoneyBook, Dubsado, 17hats, and others. Our support team can help with complex migrations.

Did AND CO have recurring invoicing or subscriptions?

AND CO had recurring invoices but no subscription billing for retainer clients. Plutio includes subscription management where you set up a billing schedule once and clients are charged automatically each month.

Can I use Plutio for team collaboration?

Yes. Plutio includes team features on all plans: shared inboxes, team channels, @mentions, task assignments, and workload views. You can create custom roles with granular permissions so team members see only what they need. AND CO was solo-only with no team support.

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