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Dubsado vs Loopio

Dubsado logo

Dubsado

Proposals

Business management for creatives

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Loopio logo

Loopio

Proposals

RFP Response Software

From
$20000/year
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; Loopio export formatting causes issues with document appearance in client deliverables
  • They diverge on capability: Dubsado covers Scheduler, Loopio covers Content library.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dubsado and Loopio actually diverge.

Attributes where Dubsado and Loopio differ
AttributeDubsadoLoopio
Starting priceFree$20000/year
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
Founded20162014

Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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
  • Contracts
  • Automation workflows
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • QuickBooks

Only in Loopio

  • Content library
  • RFP automation
  • Collaboration
  • Analytics
  • AI suggestions
  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • Google Drive

Both cover

  • Web support

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 Loopio
  • Sending proposals, contracts and invoices with automated follow upnot Loopio

Loopio

  • Customer Successnot Dubsado
  • Rfp Responsenot Dubsado
  • Content Librarynot 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

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

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

Loopio

$20000/year

No published plan breakdown. See the Loopio review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Dubsado if

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

Choose Loopio if

  • You need content library.
  • You also want rfp automation.
Loopio review

Questions people ask

Is Dubsado or Loopio better?
Neither clearly leads. Dubsado starts at Free and Loopio at $20000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dubsado or Loopio?
Dubsado has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dubsado and $20000/year for Loopio.
Does Dubsado or Loopio run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Dubsado for free?
Yes. Dubsado has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Loopio starts at $20000/year.
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 Loopio is typically brought in for.
What can Dubsado do that Loopio cannot?
Dubsado covers Scheduler, CRM, Invoicing, Contracts. Loopio covers Content library, RFP automation, Collaboration, Analytics. Both handle Web support.

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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Dubsado: Can you add multiple brands to Dubsado?

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

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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.

Source
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