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Moxie vs Qwilr

Moxie logo

Moxie

Proposals

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Qwilr logo

Qwilr

Sales Enablement

Beautiful Proposals and Quotes

From
$35/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Qwilr growth plan requires a minimum of 5 users at $55/user/month and Scale requires a minimum of 10 users at $75/user/month, both billed annually only
  • They diverge on capability: Moxie covers Proposals with e signature, Qwilr covers Web-based proposals.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Moxie and Qwilr actually diverge.

Attributes where Moxie and Qwilr differ
AttributeMoxieQwilr
Starting priceOn request$35/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryProposalsSales Enablement
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Moxie

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

Only in Qwilr

  • Web-based proposals
  • Interactive quotes
  • E-signatures
  • Analytics
  • Video embedding
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Moxie

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

Qwilr

  • Sales teams sending interactive proposals with embedded payment collection who can commit to annual billingnot Moxie

Where each one falls short

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

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.

Qwilr

  • Growth plan requires a minimum of 5 users at $55/user/month and Scale requires a minimum of 10 users at $75/user/month, both billed annually only
  • Document automation beyond the free monthly allotment (10, 150 or 600 documents by tier) costs $5, $2.50 or $2.50 per additional document
  • QwilrPay charges a payment processing fee on top of the subscription, ranging from 0.25% on Starter down to 0.05% on Scale

Pricing, plan by plan

Moxie

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

Qwilr

$35/month
  • Starter$35/month
    • 1 user included
    • $49/month with monthly billing
    • $35/month with annual billing
  • Growth$55/month
    • Minimum 5 users required
    • $55/user/month (annual billing only)
    • 150 free documents included
  • Scale$75/month
    • Minimum 10 users required
    • $75/user/month (annual billing only)
    • 600 free documents included

Which should you pick?

Choose Moxie if

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

Choose Qwilr if

  • You need web-based proposals.
  • You also want interactive quotes.
Qwilr review

Questions people ask

Is Moxie or Qwilr better?
Neither clearly leads. Moxie starts at On request and Qwilr at $35/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Moxie or Qwilr?
Moxie starts at On request and Qwilr at $35/month.
Does Moxie or Qwilr run on more platforms?
Moxie runs on Web, iOS, Android. Qwilr runs on Web.
What is Moxie best used for?
Moxie is most often used for a solo consultant replacing four separate subscriptions for proposals, contracts, time and invoicing, a freelancer who needs a signed contract and a deposit invoice to follow proposal acceptance automatically, retainer work where tracked hours must reconcile against a fixed monthly fee on the same invoice, a designer who wants one client portal for files, approvals and payment rather than email threads. Of those, a solo consultant replacing four separate subscriptions for proposals, contracts, time and invoicing and a freelancer who needs a signed contract and a deposit invoice to follow proposal acceptance automatically are not what Qwilr is typically brought in for.
What can Moxie do that Qwilr cannot?
Moxie covers Proposals with e signature, Contracts, Time tracking, Invoicing and payments. Qwilr covers Web-based proposals, Interactive quotes, E-signatures, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Qwilr: How much does Qwilr cost?

Qwilr Starter costs $35/user/month (annual) or $49/user/month (monthly). Growth plan is $55/user/month (annual only, 5-user minimum). Scale plan is $75/user/month (annual only, 10-user minimum). All prices in USD; AUD pricing available for Australia/New Zealand.

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.

Qwilr: Does Qwilr offer a free trial?

Yes, Qwilr offers a 14-day free trial on the Starter plan. No credit card is required.

Source
Moxie: Can I use it with a team?

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

Qwilr: What are Qwilr document costs?

Starter plan includes 10 free documents monthly, then $5 per additional document. Growth plan includes 150 free documents and $2.50 per additional. Scale plan includes 600 free documents and $2.50 per additional. Volume discounts available from $1.50-$4 per document.

Source
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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