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Dubsado vs 17hats: which fits your business in 2026?

Dubsado wins on customization: its forms and workflow automations are far deeper than 17hats. 17hats wins on simplicity and an all-in-one quote-to-invoice flow. Both lack a mobile app and real project management, and both are solo-first. Teams that outgrow either typically move to an agency platform with Kanban, time tracking, and team seats.

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At a glance

Dubsado is a workflow-automation CRM for creative solopreneurs, known for deeply customizable forms and automations — and for a setup that takes weeks. 17hats is a legacy small-business CRM for solo service providers — quotes, contracts, and invoices with basic automations, at $45 per month.

FeatureDubsado17hatsOnBrio
Starting price$55/mo$45/mo$29/mo (free plan available)
Transaction fees on paymentsNoneProcessor fees applyNone
Proposals + e-signatureIncludedIncludedIncluded
ContractsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Client portalBasicBasicWhite-label
CRM pipelineIncludedBasicFull
Project managementWorkflow-based×Full
Kanban / Gantt views××Included
Time tracking → invoice×BasicIncluded
InvoicingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Automation builderIncludedBasicAll paid plans
AI assistant××Agency Brain
Team seatsLimitedSolo only5 on Agency plan
Mobile app××Included

Who should pick which?

Pick Dubsado if you are:

  • Solo creatives who want deep workflow customization
  • Form-heavy client intake
  • No transaction fees

Pick 17hats if you are:

  • Solo photographers
  • Established small service businesses
  • Simple quote → contract → invoice flow

Pick OnBrio if you need:

  • Proposals, contracts, portal, projects, and invoicing in one workspace
  • Kanban and Gantt project views with team seats
  • Time tracking that flows straight to invoices
  • A white-label client portal under your brand
  • No transaction fees on client payments

Trade-offs to know before you decide

Dubsado limitations

  • Steep learning curve — setup commonly takes weeks
  • No mobile app
  • No Kanban/Gantt project views
  • Time tracking does not flow to invoices

17hats limitations

  • Dated interface and solo-only focus
  • No project management views
  • No mobile app
  • Setup takes days to weeks

Comparing other tools? See all OnBrio comparisons or the deep dives on Dubsado alternatives and 17hats alternatives.

FAQ

Common questions.

Dubsado wins on customization: its forms and workflow automations are far deeper than 17hats. 17hats wins on simplicity and an all-in-one quote-to-invoice flow. Both lack a mobile app and real project management, and both are solo-first. Teams that outgrow either typically move to an agency platform with Kanban, time tracking, and team seats.
Dubsado starts at $55/mo ($525/yr). 17hats starts at $45/mo. Pricing was checked on each vendor's site (2026-06-01) and may change — verify before buying.
OnBrio combines proposals with e-signatures, contracts, a white-label client portal, full project management, time tracking that flows to invoices, and invoicing with no transaction fees, starting at $29/mo with a free plan.

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