17hats
Niche FitAll-in-one client management for small service businesses on a single plan: $60/mo, $600/yr or $800 for two years, with a 7-day free trial.
From $50/mo
Prices checked October 23, 202617hats.com pricing page
69/100
Tool matchup
17hats vs Plutio
17hats vs Plutio for consultants. Compare two Ops & Finance tools on pricing, setup speed, strengths, and Curalo score.
Plutio
Strong ChoiceIt centralizes operational and finance tasks that otherwise create delivery drag.
From $15.83/mo
Prices checked November 2, 2026plutio.com pricing page
72/100
Verdict
Plutio leads by 3 points (close call).
Decision guidance
- Plutio currently leads with 72/100.
- Plutio strength: Strong on outcomes.
- 17hats trails Plutio most on Integrations: 8/15 vs 10/15.
What drives this decision
- Integrations favors Plutio by 2 points.
- Outcome fit favors Plutio by 1 points.
- Setup speed favors 17hats by 1 points.
Decision shortcuts
Which one fits your practice
Choose 17hats if
- Best fit: Solo consultants and small service businesses who want leads, quotes, contracts, invoices and bookings in one tool for one price
- Setup speed matters most to you: 17hats scores 14/20 vs 13/20 for Plutio.
Choose Plutio if
- Best fit: Consultants running delivery, billing, and back-office operations
- Integrations matters most to you: Plutio scores 10/15 vs 8/15 for 17hats.
- Pricing sanity matters most to you: Plutio scores 10/15 vs 9/15 for 17hats.
- You want the lower paid entry: Core at $15.83 vs $50 for 17hats.
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- 17hats: 69/100
- Plutio: 72/100
- Plutio leads by 3 points (close call).
Best fit
Who each tool is for
17hats
Niche FitBest for: Solo consultants and small service businesses who want leads, quotes, contracts, invoices and bookings in one tool for one price.
Why pick it: One price includes every feature, with SMS texting, online booking, pipelines, contracts, invoices and bookkeeping built in.
Watch for: There is no free or cheaper entry plan: it is $60 a month, or $50 a month on the yearly plan. If you only need contracts and invoices, a lighter tool such as Bonsai or HoneyBook may fit better.
Plutio
Strong ChoiceBest for: Consultants running delivery, billing, and back-office operations.
Why pick it: It centralizes operational and finance tasks that otherwise create delivery drag.
Watch for: Avoid if you already run an integrated finance and operations stack with no tooling gaps.
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17hats | Plutio | |
|---|---|---|
| Quick facts | ||
| Pricing sanity | From $50/mo | From $15.83/mo |
| Integrations | 2+ | 3+ |
| Score breakdown | ||
| Outcome fit | 19/25 | 20/25 |
| Setup speed | 14/20 | 13/20 |
| Pricing sanity | 9/15 | 10/15 |
| Integrations | 8/15 | 10/15 |
| UX polish | 11/15 | 11/15 |
| Trust & support | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Summary | ||
| Best for | Solo consultants and small service businesses who want leads, quotes, contracts, invoices and bookings in one tool for one price. | Consultants running delivery, billing, and back-office operations. |
| Key strength | Strong on trust | Strong on outcomes |
| Main weakness | Fewer integrations | Slower to set up |
Pricing
Plan-by-plan pricing
17hats
| Plan | Price | Limits (vendor's wording) |
|---|---|---|
| All-inclusive | $50 per account / month, billed annually$60 per account / month, billed monthly | One plan with every feature: $60 a month, $600 a year (save $120, $50/mo), or $800 for two years (save $400, about $33/mo). 7-day free trial, no credit card required |
Prices checked October 23, 202617hats.com pricing page
Plutio
| Plan | Price | Limits (vendor's wording) |
|---|---|---|
| Core | $15.83 per account / month, billed annually$19 per account / month, billed monthly | Solo use (no contributors); 9 active clients; all core features; 500 AI credits and 500 workflow actions a month; 100 GB storage |
| Pro | $40.83 per account / month, billed annually$49 per account / month, billed monthly | Unlimited active clients; 30 contributors; 2,500 AI credits and 5,500 workflow actions a month; 500 GB storage |
| Max | $165.83 per account / month, billed annually$199 per account / month, billed monthly | Unlimited contributors; 10,000 AI credits and 50,000 workflow actions a month; 2 TB storage; white-label and SSO included |
Prices checked November 2, 2026plutio.com pricing page
Cost calculator
What would you pay?
Seats
Billing
17hats
$50 per month · $600 per year
Cheapest plan that fits: All-inclusive, $50 per seat or user
Plutio
$15.83 per month · $189.96 per year
Cheapest plan that fits: Core, $15.83 per seat or user
Uses list prices from each vendor's pricing page, before tax and discounts. Free plans and custom-quote plans are left out.
Method
How we checked
- Scores: Curalo rates each tool out of 100 on six consultant criteria (outcome fit, setup speed, pricing, integrations, UX, trust and support). See the scoring method
- 17hats: prices checked October 23, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page: 17hats.com
- Plutio: prices checked November 2, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page: plutio.com
- Plans, limits and platforms are copied from each vendor's pricing page in the vendor's own terms.
- Anything a vendor does not publish is shown as not listed rather than guessed. Prices change, so confirm on the vendor's page before buying.
Common questions
Questions consultants ask before choosing
Which is better for consultants, 17hats or Plutio?
Plutio scores 72/100 and 17hats scores 69/100 on Curalo's consultant rubric. The biggest gap is Integrations: Plutio 10/15 vs 8/15.
Is 17hats or Plutio cheaper?
17hats's cheapest paid plan is All-inclusive at $50 per account / month, billed annually. Plutio's cheapest paid plan is Core at $15.83 per account / month, billed annually.
Do 17hats and Plutio have a free plan?
17hats lists no free plan. Plutio lists no free plan.
What would one user pay for 17hats or Plutio?
17hats: $50 a month on All-inclusive. Plutio: $15.83 a month on Core. Annual list prices where available, before tax.
When is 17hats the wrong choice?
There is no free or cheaper entry plan: it is $60 a month, or $50 a month on the yearly plan. If you only need contracts and invoices, a lighter tool such as Bonsai or HoneyBook may fit better.
When is Plutio the wrong choice?
Avoid if you already run an integrated finance and operations stack with no tooling gaps.
Guides
Guides for this matchup
The Consultant's Pricing Playbook: From Hourly to Value-Based
A framework to evaluate five pricing models, calculate what to charge, and build tiered packages — with formulas, scripts, and sourced benchmarks for solo consultants.
Ops and Finance Automation GuideA complete operations and finance stack for independent consultants — scheduling, invoicing, bookkeeping, and time tracking with budget tiers, setup sprints, and weekly cadences.
From Solo to Firm: Scaling Your Consulting PracticeYour tool needs change at every growth stage. A practical guide to the technology, processes, and decisions that take you from solo consultant to small firm — without losing what made you great.
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