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17hats vs Moxie

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17hats

Proposals

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

From
On request
Rated
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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
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Full reviewWebsite

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.; 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: 17hats covers Workflow automation, 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 17hats and Moxie actually diverge.

Attributes where 17hats and Moxie differ
Attribute17hatsMoxie

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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
  • Lead capture forms
  • Questionnaires
  • Bookkeeping basics
  • Calendar and time tracking

Only in Moxie

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

Both cover

  • Invoicing and payments

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

Moxie

  • A solo consultant replacing four separate subscriptions for proposals, contracts, time and invoicingnot 17hats
  • A freelancer who needs a signed contract and a deposit invoice to follow proposal acceptance automaticallynot 17hats
  • Retainer work where tracked hours must reconcile against a fixed monthly fee on the same invoicenot 17hats
  • A designer who wants one client portal for files, approvals and payment rather than email threadsnot 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.

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

17hats

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

Moxie

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

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 Moxie if

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

Questions people ask

Is 17hats or Moxie better?
Neither clearly leads. 17hats starts at On request and Moxie at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 17hats or Moxie?
17hats starts at On request and Moxie at On request.
Does 17hats or Moxie run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Moxie is typically brought in for.
What can 17hats do that Moxie cannot?
17hats covers Workflow automation, Quotes and contracts, Lead capture forms, Questionnaires. Moxie covers Proposals with e signature, Contracts, Time tracking, Client portal. Both handle Invoicing and payments.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

17hats: Does it handle bookkeeping?

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

Moxie: Can I use it with a team?

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

17hats: Can I add team members?

It is designed for a single operator, and multi person use is awkward rather than supported properly.

Moxie: Can I keep my accountant in the loop?

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

17hats: How long before it saves time?

Not immediately. Budget for a configuration period before the workflow automation starts paying back.

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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