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17hats vs Teamwork

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17hats

Proposals

Small business client workflow with quotes, contracts, invoices and automated follow up sequences

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Teamwork

Professional Services

Project management software that lets you work your way

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Teamwork has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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.; Teamwork the free plan allows 5 users, 5 projects and 100 MB of file storage
  • They diverge on capability: 17hats covers Workflow automation, Teamwork covers Task management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 17hats and Teamwork actually diverge.

Attributes where 17hats and Teamwork differ
Attribute17hatsTeamwork
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api
CategoryProposalsProfessional Services
FoundedUnknown2007

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Teamwork

  • Task management
  • Gantt charts
  • Board view
  • Time tracking
  • Project templates
  • Client management
  • Invoicing
  • Resource scheduling

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 Teamwork
  • Automating deposit invoices and reminders so that chasing payment stops being a weekly tasknot Teamwork
  • Capturing enquiries through a public form that starts a quote and contract workflow without manual entrynot Teamwork
  • A sole trader who wants client records, contracts and basic bookkeeping in one place rather than threenot Teamwork

Teamwork

  • Project and task management for client services teamsnot 17hats
  • Tracking billable time, budgets and profitability against projectsnot 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.

Teamwork

  • The free plan allows 5 users, 5 projects and 100 MB of file storage
  • Projects are capped even on paid plans, at 300 on Basics and 600 on Accelerate
  • Automations are rationed by tier, at 100 on free, 20,000 on Accelerate and 100,000 on Optimize
  • Single sign on is Enterprise only
  • The two highest tiers publish no price at all

Pricing, plan by plan

17hats

On request
  • 17hats$undefined/year
    • Quotes, contracts and electronic signature
    • Invoicing and online payment
    • Workflow automation sequences

Teamwork

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 projects
    • Max 5 users
    • Task/list/board/Gantt views
  • Basics$9.99/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited templates
  • Accelerate$24.99/month
    • All Basics features
    • Smart forms
    • 20,000 automations
  • Optimize$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • Quoting
    • 100,000 automations

Which should you pick?

Choose 17hats if

  • You need workflow automation.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want quotes and contracts.
17hats review

Choose Teamwork if

  • You need task management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api.
  • You also want gantt charts.
Teamwork review

Questions people ask

Is 17hats or Teamwork better?
Neither clearly leads. 17hats starts at On request and Teamwork at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 17hats or Teamwork?
Teamwork has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for 17hats and Free for Teamwork.
Does 17hats or Teamwork run on more platforms?
17hats runs on Web, iOS, Android. Teamwork runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api.
Can I use Teamwork for free?
Yes. Teamwork has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 17hats starts at On request.
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 Teamwork is typically brought in for.
What can 17hats do that Teamwork cannot?
17hats covers Workflow automation, Quotes and contracts, Invoicing and payments, Lead capture forms. Teamwork covers Task management, Gantt charts, Board view, Time tracking.

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.

Teamwork: What is the difference between Basics and Accelerate plans?

Basics ($9.99/user/month) includes time tracking and basic automations (100 limit). Accelerate ($24.99/user/month) adds smart forms, capacity planning, 20,000 automations, client invoicing, and integrations with HubSpot and QuickBooks.

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17hats: Is it worth it for bespoke consulting work?

Rarely. Without repeatable engagements the automation, which is the main value, has nothing to automate.

Teamwork: How much do I save with annual billing?

Annual subscriptions save 29% compared to monthly billing on paid plans. The Free plan is not affected.

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17hats: Does it handle bookkeeping?

At sole trader level. It is not a replacement for accounting software once complexity grows.

Teamwork: Is there a free trial available?

Yes, 14-day free trials are available for Basics and Accelerate plans. No credit card is required.

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17hats: 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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