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    17hats

    An all-in-one CRM for creative freelancers, bundling contacts, invoicing, contracts and scheduling into one flat-rate plan.

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    ToolTrim verdict Good

    Keep it if You run a solo creative-service business and want contacts, invoicing and scheduling in one flat-rate plan.

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    In practice. What you can do with 17hats.

    17hats bundles client relationship management, invoicing, contracts, questionnaires and scheduling into a single plan aimed at solo creative-service providers like photographers, planners and consultants.

    A free CRM plan covers unlimited contacts and projects but only 4 invoices per quarter. The one paid plan costs $50/month billed yearly ($60/month billed monthly) and lifts that cap, adding a second brand and lead auto-response. Deeper needs (bank sync, time tracking, recurring billing, a 3rd brand) cost extra each month as separate add-ons.

    Practical uses

    • Use caseA wedding photographer sends a contract and invoice from the same lead record after a client inquiry comes in.
    • Use caseAn event planner lets clients book a consultation through online scheduling while 17hats auto-responds to new leads.

    Features & use cases

    CRM
    Project management

    The case for and against. What 17hats does well, and when it costs too much.

    For. What works in its favour.

    • One subscription replaces several point tools (invoicing, scheduling, contracts) for a solo creative business.
    • The free CRM plan is permanent, not a trial, so contacts and projects stay usable at no cost.

    Pays off from

    1 h 15saved a month

    17hats costs $50/month. If your hour is worth $40, those 1 h 15 cover it.

    Against. What to plan for.

    • Common needs like bank sync, time tracking and a 3rd brand are each a separate paid add-on.
    • No data export or API is advertised, so leaving the tool likely means re-entering client data elsewhere.

    Too expensive if

    • You use it less than once a month
    • A simple free version or a tool already in your stack would do

    Pricing. What does 17hats cost ?

    Free

    $0

    Permanent free plan

    • Unlimited contacts and projects
    • Capped at 4 invoices per quarter

    17hats

    $50/mo

    Billed annually · $60/mo billed monthly.

    • Unlimited invoices, contracts and questionnaires, online scheduling, lead auto-response, 2 brands included (a 3rd brand costs extra).

    Checked on October 2, 2026Official pricing

    Alternatives. What could replace 17hats?

    SuiteDash3.2/5 · GoodFrom €12.88/moSuiteDash bundles a white-labeled client portal, CRM, invoicing and proposals for agencies and freelancers in one subscription.Plutio3.4/5 · GoodFrom €12.88/moPlutio is an all-in-one platform for freelancers and small agencies, combining projects, invoicing, proposals and a client portal.Jobber3.2/5 · GoodFrom €18.03/moField service management tool for quoting, scheduling, invoicing and payments, with no free plan and a per-extra-user fee.

    Our verdict. What to know about 17hats.

    How the score breaks down

    Added value

    One $60/month ($50/month billed yearly) plan replaces separate invoicing, scheduling and CRM subscriptions for a solo freelancer, though several common needs (bank sync, time tracking) cost extra.

    Simplicity

    The tool bundles many modules (questionnaires, contracts, scheduling, invoicing); several of these need a separate paid add-on to match common workflows, which points to real setup effort.

    Fit for purpose

    The core promise (CRM plus invoicing plus scheduling in one place) is delivered on the paid plan, but Zapier and advanced scheduling sit behind that single paid tier rather than the free one.

    Performance

    Covers the core of a creative-freelancer back office, but separate add-ons for time tracking, recurring billing and bank sync show the base plan alone does not cover deeper accounting needs.

    Reversibility

    No data export or open API is mentioned on the pricing or terms pages reviewed; Zapier is the only named integration, and only on the paid plan.

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    AI. What it changes for 17hats.

    AI augments this tool

    Go further with AI

    17hats combines CRM, quotes, contracts, and invoicing for freelancers and small service businesses, with some automation but no deep generative AI.

    Can AI replace it?

    Replace 17hats with an AI? No: centralizing the full client journey (quote, contract, invoicing) remains a structural organization need, not content generation. Verdict: AI has no central role here, client journey structuring remains the product.

    17hats Summary

    Category
    productivity tool.
    Price from
    $50/mo (17hats).
    Best for
    Solo creative-service providers (photographers, event planners, consultants) who want one tool for contacts, invoicing and scheduling instead of several.
    Avoid if
    You need more than 4 invoices a quarter without paying, or a documented API to connect other tools.
    Alternatives
    SuiteDash, Plutio, Jobber.
    ToolTrim verdict
    The paid plan costs $600 a year ($50/month) billed yearly, or $60 billed monthly, before any add-on module.

    Frequently asked questions. What people ask about 17hats.

    What is 17hats used for?

    An all-in-one CRM for creative freelancers, bundling contacts, invoicing, contracts and scheduling into one flat-rate plan.

    How much does 17hats cost?

    17hats costs $50/month (17hats plan). Price verified on October 2, 2026.

    Is 17hats suitable for beginners?

    Solo creative-service providers (photographers, event planners, consultants) who want one tool for contacts, invoicing and scheduling instead of several.

    Is 17hats worth the price?

    The paid plan costs $600 a year ($50/month) billed yearly, or $60 billed monthly, before any add-on module.

    What are the best alternatives to 17hats?

    The main alternatives to 17hats are: SuiteDash, Plutio, Jobber.

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