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Dubsado vs Moxie

Dubsado logo

Dubsado

Proposals

Business management for creatives

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Moxie

Proposals

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dubsado has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Dubsado automated workflows, scheduling and public proposals all require the Premier plan at $525 a year; 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: Dubsado covers Scheduler, 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 Dubsado and Moxie actually diverge.

Attributes where Dubsado and Moxie differ
AttributeDubsadoMoxie
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded2016Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Dubsado

  • Scheduler
  • CRM
  • Invoicing
  • Automation workflows
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • QuickBooks
  • Zapier

Only in Moxie

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

Both cover

  • Contracts

What people use each for

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

Dubsado

  • Client management and project workflows for freelancers and studiosnot Moxie
  • Sending proposals, contracts and invoices with automated follow upnot Moxie

Moxie

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

Where each one falls short

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

Dubsado

  • Automated workflows, scheduling and public proposals all require the Premier plan at $525 a year
  • The Starter plan allows a single lead capture form
  • Zapier and bookkeeping integrations are excluded from Starter
  • Additional brands are $10 a month each
  • Only 3 users are included, with 4 to 10 costing $25 a month and 21 to 30 costing $60

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

Dubsado

Free
  • Starter$335/year
    • Limited to 1 active lead capture form
    • Email integration
    • Unlimited projects & clients
  • Premier$525/year
    • Unlimited active lead capture forms
    • All Starter features
    • Bookkeeping integration

Moxie

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Dubsado if

  • You need scheduler.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want crm.
Dubsado review

Choose Moxie if

  • You need proposals with e signature.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want time tracking.
Moxie review

Questions people ask

Is Dubsado or Moxie better?
Neither clearly leads. Dubsado starts at Free and Moxie at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dubsado or Moxie?
Dubsado has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dubsado and On request for Moxie.
Does Dubsado or Moxie run on more platforms?
Dubsado runs on Web. Moxie runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Dubsado for free?
Yes. Dubsado has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Moxie starts at On request.
What is Dubsado best used for?
Dubsado is most often used for client management and project workflows for freelancers and studios, sending proposals, contracts and invoices with automated follow up. Of those, client management and project workflows for freelancers and studios and sending proposals, contracts and invoices with automated follow up are not what Moxie is typically brought in for.
What can Dubsado do that Moxie cannot?
Dubsado covers Scheduler, CRM, Invoicing, Automation workflows. Moxie covers Proposals with e signature, Time tracking, Invoicing and payments, Client portal. Both handle Contracts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dubsado: Does Dubsado offer a free trial?

Yes, Dubsado offers a 21-day free trial with full access to the Premier plan. Annual billing saves 2 months of costs compared to monthly billing.

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.

Dubsado: What is the cost of adding team users?

Dubsado includes 3 free team users. Additional team users cost $25/month for 4-10 users, $45/month for 11-20 users, $60/month for 21-30 users, and custom pricing for 30+ users.

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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.

Dubsado: Can you add multiple brands to Dubsado?

Yes, additional brands cost $10/month per brand beyond the included brand.

Source
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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