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Bidsketch vs Moxie

Bidsketch logo

Bidsketch

Proposals

Professional Proposal Software

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Moxie logo

Moxie

Proposals

Freelance business management with proposals, contracts, time tracking and invoicing in one subscription

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bidsketch tiers are seat caps rather than feature sets, at 1 user on Solo, 3 on Team and 8 on Business, with the same features throughout; Moxie each module is weaker than the specialist product it replaces, so a freelancer with a demanding requirement in any one area will find the bundled version limiting.
  • They diverge on capability: Bidsketch covers Proposal templates, Moxie covers Proposals with e signature.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bidsketch and Moxie actually diverge.

Attributes where Bidsketch and Moxie differ
AttributeBidsketchMoxie
Starting price$29/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded2010Unknown

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 Bidsketch

  • Proposal templates
  • Reusable content
  • Electronic signatures
  • Analytics
  • PDF export
  • Salesforce
  • FreshBooks
  • Zapier

Only in Moxie

  • Proposals with e signature
  • Contracts
  • Time tracking
  • Invoicing and payments
  • Client portal
  • Project and task management
  • Scheduling link

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bidsketch

  • Writing and sending client proposals from templatesnot Moxie
  • Electronic signature and approval on a proposalnot Moxie
  • Tracking when a proposal is openednot Moxie
  • Reusable fee and content sections across proposalsnot Moxie

Moxie

  • A solo consultant replacing four separate subscriptions for proposals, contracts, time and invoicingnot Bidsketch
  • A freelancer who needs a signed contract and a deposit invoice to follow proposal acceptance automaticallynot Bidsketch
  • Retainer work where tracked hours must reconcile against a fixed monthly fee on the same invoicenot Bidsketch
  • A designer who wants one client portal for files, approvals and payment rather than email threadsnot Bidsketch

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bidsketch

  • Tiers are seat caps rather than feature sets, at 1 user on Solo, 3 on Team and 8 on Business, with the same features throughout
  • The $15 Starter plan is annual only, caps clients at 25 and excludes e-signatures and custom domains
  • Team is $79 a month billed monthly against $47 billed annually, a large gap for paying monthly
  • There is no free tier, only a 14 day trial

Moxie

  • Each module is weaker than the specialist product it replaces, so a freelancer with a demanding requirement in any one area will find the bundled version limiting.
  • The shared data model that makes the bundle convenient also makes leaving expensive, because proposals, time entries and invoices come out as one tangled export rather than as separable tools.
  • It is designed around a solo operator, so adding subcontractors, splitting revenue or managing a small team runs into limits quickly.
  • Client payments are processed through a third party gateway, so the card processing fee applies on top of the subscription and should be modelled into the true cost per invoice.
  • A large amount of published review material still refers to the product as Hectic, which makes independent research harder and dates much of what is written about it.

Pricing, plan by plan

Bidsketch

$29/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Bidsketch review.

Moxie

On request
  • Moxie$undefined/year
    • Proposals, contracts and electronic signature
    • Time tracking and invoicing
    • Client portal

Which should you pick?

Choose Bidsketch if

  • You need proposal templates.
  • You also want reusable content.

Choose Moxie if

  • You need proposals with e signature.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want contracts.

Questions people ask

Is Bidsketch or Moxie better?
Neither clearly leads. Bidsketch starts at $29/month and Moxie at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bidsketch or Moxie?
Bidsketch starts at $29/month and Moxie at On request.
Does Bidsketch or Moxie run on more platforms?
Bidsketch runs on Web. Moxie runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Bidsketch best used for?
Bidsketch is most often used for writing and sending client proposals from templates, electronic signature and approval on a proposal, tracking when a proposal is opened, reusable fee and content sections across proposals. Of those, writing and sending client proposals from templates and electronic signature and approval on a proposal are not what Moxie is typically brought in for.
What can Bidsketch do that Moxie cannot?
Bidsketch covers Proposal templates, Reusable content, Electronic signatures, Analytics. Moxie covers Proposals with e signature, Contracts, Time tracking, Invoicing and payments.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bidsketch: Does Bidsketch offer a free trial?

Yes, Bidsketch offers a free trial. The site includes a 'START FREE TRIAL' call-to-action button to begin without payment.

Source
Moxie: Is Moxie the same product as Hectic?

Yes. It was renamed in 2022. Older reviews under the Hectic name describe the same software at an earlier stage.

Bidsketch: What are the specific pricing tiers and costs?

Specific pricing details are not disclosed on the homepage. Visitors must navigate to the /pricing/ page or contact Bidsketch directly to learn about available plans and costs.

Source
Moxie: Does it take a percentage of my invoices?

The payment processor takes its standard card fee. Model that separately from the subscription when comparing total cost.

Moxie: Can I use it with a team?

It is built for a solo operator. Subcontractors and multi person billing are handled awkwardly.

Moxie: Can I keep my accountant in the loop?

Yes, through the accounting integration, though most freelancers still reconcile manually at year end.

Moxie: What is the exit path?

Exports exist, but the linked proposal, time and invoice data does not map cleanly onto separate replacement tools.

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