Fiverr Workspace vs 17hats vs Kosmo

In this article, we will compare some of the top project management tools available to freelancers. We will discuss the pros and cons of each tool, and hopefully by the end you will have a better understanding of which tool is best for you.

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

Fiverr Workspace vs 17hats vs Kosmo Features Comparison

Feature	Fiverr Workspace	17hats	Kosmo
Price	Free or $24/month	Free, Monthly plans $15, $30, $60	Free or $9/month
Clients	1 Free, 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	Free or $216	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 Fiverr Workspace

Invoice preview using 17hats

Invoice preview using Kosmo

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

Fiverr Workspace offers a basic free plan that allows you to manage 1 client, but to use all functions you’ll have to subscribe to their $24/month plan. You can learn more about Fiverr’s pricing here.

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. 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. Fiverr Workspace has a limited free plan and runs at $216/year for the pro 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.

Fiverr Workspace vs 17hats vs Kosmo: The Final Verdict

Fiverr Workspace, 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.

If you work primarily with clients from Fiverr, then their Workspace could be an option. For some freelancers, being affiliated with Fiverr’s reputation of low budget jobs and of offering deals/gigs starting at $5 might be a turnoff. If you have more than one client you’ll need to subscribe to their $24/month plan which comes out to $216 annually and is comparatively on the higher end.

17hats offers many similar functions to their competitors, but lacks other features like proposals that many other platforms provide. You can review a breakdown of 17hats pricing here. 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.

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.

🤖 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