Proposals · head to head
17hats vs Loopio
17hats
Proposals
Small business client workflow with quotes, contracts, invoices and automated follow up sequences
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: 17hats the interface is visibly older than newer competitors, which matters because the client facing documents are part of how a small business presents itself.; Loopio export formatting causes issues with document appearance in client deliverables
- They diverge on capability: 17hats covers Workflow automation, Loopio covers Content library.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 17hats and Loopio actually diverge.
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Proposals).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in 17hats
- Workflow automation
- Quotes and contracts
- Invoicing and payments
- Lead capture forms
- Questionnaires
- Bookkeeping basics
- Calendar and time tracking
Only in Loopio
- Content library
- RFP automation
- Collaboration
- Analytics
- AI suggestions
- Salesforce
- Slack
- Google Drive
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
17hats
- A photographer or event professional running the same booking sequence dozens of times a yearnot Loopio
- Automating deposit invoices and reminders so that chasing payment stops being a weekly tasknot Loopio
- Capturing enquiries through a public form that starts a quote and contract workflow without manual entrynot Loopio
- A sole trader who wants client records, contracts and basic bookkeeping in one place rather than threenot Loopio
Loopio
- Customer Successnot 17hats
- Rfp Responsenot 17hats
- Content Librarynot 17hats
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
17hats
- The interface is visibly older than newer competitors, which matters because the client facing documents are part of how a small business presents itself.
- The workflow builder takes real time to learn and configure, so the automation benefit arrives weeks after purchase rather than on the first day.
- A consultancy where no two engagements are alike gets little from the workflow engine, which is most of what the price pays for.
- It is built around a single operator, so a business adding staff or subcontractors runs into structural limits rather than a higher tier.
- Payments run through third party gateways, so card processing fees apply in addition to the subscription and should be included when comparing cost per booking.
Loopio
- Export formatting causes issues with document appearance in client deliverables
- Content library responses often end up generic and bland without bespoke customization
- AI response suggestions frequently incorrect, requiring extensive manual review
- Collaborators cannot comment on specific paragraphs or ask questions inline
Pricing, plan by plan
17hats
On request- 17hats$undefined/year
- Quotes, contracts and electronic signature
- Invoicing and online payment
- Workflow automation sequences
Loopio
$20000/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the Loopio review.
Which should you pick?
Choose 17hats if
- You need workflow automation.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want quotes and contracts.
Questions people ask
- Is 17hats or Loopio better?
- Neither clearly leads. 17hats starts at On request and Loopio at $20000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 17hats or Loopio?
- 17hats starts at On request and Loopio at $20000/year.
- Does 17hats or Loopio run on more platforms?
- 17hats runs on Web, iOS, Android. Loopio runs on Web.
- What is 17hats best used for?
- 17hats is most often used for a photographer or event professional running the same booking sequence dozens of times a year, automating deposit invoices and reminders so that chasing payment stops being a weekly task, capturing enquiries through a public form that starts a quote and contract workflow without manual entry, a sole trader who wants client records, contracts and basic bookkeeping in one place rather than three. Of those, a photographer or event professional running the same booking sequence dozens of times a year and automating deposit invoices and reminders so that chasing payment stops being a weekly task are not what Loopio is typically brought in for.
- What can 17hats do that Loopio cannot?
- 17hats covers Workflow automation, Quotes and contracts, Invoicing and payments, Lead capture forms. Loopio covers Content library, RFP automation, Collaboration, Analytics.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
17hats: What is the main reason to choose it?
The workflow engine. If your bookings follow the same sequence every time, that sequence can be automated once and reused.
Loopio: What does Loopio do?
Loopio is RFP response management software that helps enterprises scale their response process for RFPs, RFIs, Security Questionnaires, and similar requests with AI-powered answer suggestions from approved content libraries.
Source17hats: Is it worth it for bespoke consulting work?
Rarely. Without repeatable engagements the automation, which is the main value, has nothing to automate.
Loopio: How much does Loopio cost?
Entry pricing for the Foundations plan is estimated around $20,000 per year for 10 seats. Median contract is approximately $22,786 annually with range from $11,000 to over $55,000 depending on team size and tier.
Source17hats: Does it handle bookkeeping?
At sole trader level. It is not a replacement for accounting software once complexity grows.
Loopio: What integrations does Loopio support?
Loopio integrates with Salesforce, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, SharePoint, OneDrive, Box, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SSO providers like Okta, Microsoft Azure, and Auth0.
Source17hats: Can I add team members?
It is designed for a single operator, and multi person use is awkward rather than supported properly.
17hats: How long before it saves time?
Not immediately. Budget for a configuration period before the workflow automation starts paying back.
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