Why this tool
One price includes every feature, with SMS texting, online booking, pipelines, contracts, invoices and bookkeeping built in.
Editorial summary
Decision guidance
17hats is a CRM and small business management tool sold as one all-inclusive plan. Its site lists SMS texting, online booking with Zoom and payments, pipelines, workflow automation, bookkeeping, invoices with payment schedules and auto-pay, a combined quote, contract and invoice document, online contracts, questionnaires, a client portal and Stripe card and ACH payments. The pricing page lists $60 a month, $600 a year (save $120) or $800 for two years (save $400), all in USD, with a 7-day free trial, no credit card required. There is no free plan.
When not to use
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.
- Strongest area: Trust & support
- Watch area: Integrations
Confidence
How sure are we?
High — 80/100
- Recently reviewed data increases confidence.
- Strong evidence across score areas and recent checks.
Workflow fit
Workflow placement
Capture
Capture work for Ops & Finance.
Deliver
Get first value in 30 min setup.
Connect
Connect with 2 integrations.
Integrations
Compatibility snapshot
Communication
ZoomCommunicationVideo conferencing for client meetings, workshops, and remote sessions.
ZoomCommunicationVideo conferencing for client meetings, workshops, and remote sessions.Other
StripePaymentsPayment processing for invoicing clients, subscriptions, and revenue tracking.
StripePaymentsPayment processing for invoicing clients, subscriptions, and revenue tracking.Similar tools
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