Dubsado vs 17hats vs Kosmo

If you’re not using a project management tool to help organize your freelance business, you’re missing out. Project management tools can help you keep track of deadlines, conversations, files, and more. But with so many project management tools on the market, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. This blog post will compare some of the most popular project management tools to help you decide.

Let’s take a closer look at Dubsado, 17hats and Kosmo to see which one might be the best project management option for your business.

Dubsado vs 17hats vs Kosmo Features Comparison

Feature	Dubsado	17hats	Kosmo
Price	Starts at $20/month	Free, Monthly plans $15, $30, $60	Free or $9/month
Clients	Unlimited (paid)	Free	2 Free, Unlimited (paid)
Invoicing	yes	Paid only	yes
Time Tracking	yes	+$5 extra	yes
Task Management	yes	Paid only	yes
Proposals	yes	no	yes
Contracts	yes	yes	yes
Total Price Per Year	$200 and $400	Free, $150, $300, $600	👍 Free or $90

Overall the three platforms offer many similar features. In the end, users are likely to make their decision based on personal preference and needed features. Kosmo for example offers completely custom contracts that can be signed online as well as invoices that allow you to add your own branding.

Kosmo’s platform is simple to use and intuitive, cutting down on onboarding time so freelancers can continue focusing on what they do best.

Following are a few snapshots of what an Invoice would look like on each platform.

Invoice preview using Dubsado

Invoice preview using 17hats

Invoice preview using Kosmo

What is the price difference between Dubsado, 17hats and Kosmo?

At the time of writing this post, Dubsado does not offer a free plan. Their lowest plan which they consider a starter plan costs $20/month. If you want to access all their features, you’ll have to upgrade to their more expensive $40/month plan, which they list as the more popular option. The more expensive plan unlocks functions like public proposals.

17hats offers a basic free version that lets you add clients and projects, but you can’t create invoices or tasks. For many freelancers the functions start to become interesting at the higher price levels of $15/month, $30/month and $60/month. Here is an overview of 17hats platform pricing. If you need to track your time, you’ll need to purchase their time tracking add-on for an additional $5/month which most other platforms offer for free.

Kosmo’s free plan includes 2 clients, 2 projects, 1 invoice per month and more essential features. Plus, you don’t need to enter your credit card to get started. If your freelancing business grows you can upgrade to the unlimited plan for $9/month. Kosmo also allows you to add your own PayPal and Stripe account and does not charge any processing fees.

The yearly price difference when comparing all three platforms is significant. Dubsado has two options, a $200/year and a $400/year plan. 17hats offers a limited free plan and costs either $150, $300 or $600 per year for the pro plans. Kosmo offers a free plan as well as a $90/year pro plan.

Dubsado vs 17hats vs Kosmo: The Final Verdict

Dubsado, 17hats and Kosmo are all freelance project management platforms designed to help freelancers (and other businesses) optimize their operations. All three platforms offer similar features that differ on complexity and customization options. In the end it comes down to what the freelancer truly needs to run an efficient business.

Dubsado unfortunately unlocks all features only at the $40/month plan. It could still be an option if you are okay with the smaller $20/month plan. However, many of the functions you find as part of the cheaper plan you’ll also find in competing products at an even lower price point. If you plan to purchase their annual plans you’d either pay $200/year or $400/year.

If you don’t work for a large agency and are looking for a clean uncluttered interface, beautiful branded invoices, customizable documents and a competitive price – Kosmo will work best for you. Also, you can use your own payment accounts like PayPal and Stripe. Kosmo does not charge any processing fees on those payments.

17hats offers many similar functions to their competitors, but lacks other features like proposals that many other platforms provide. Depending on the plan you subscribe to you are limited in the amount of documents you can send to your clients. For them documents mean, quotes, contracts, invoices and questionnaires. In total if you plan to stay on their platform for a full year and need any of their premium features it would cost you $150, $300 or $600.

🤖 Why should I sign up for Kosmo?

• Functional free plan with Clients, Projects, Time Tracking, Invoices and everything needed to get new and established freelancers going.
• Simple and easy to use platform.
• Beautiful invoices and proposals.
• Founder level support that cares about your business.

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kosmo on July 3, 2022