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Paperbell vs Teamwork

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Paperbell

Proposals

Packaged offer, contract, scheduling and payment flow built for coaches selling sessions rather than projects

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Teamwork logo

Teamwork

Professional Services

Project management software that lets you work your way

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Teamwork has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Paperbell it only models packaged session based work, so anyone selling project scoped deliverables will find the proposal side too rigid to use.; Teamwork the free plan allows 5 users, 5 projects and 100 MB of file storage
  • They diverge on capability: Paperbell covers Package based offers, Teamwork covers Task management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paperbell and Teamwork actually diverge.

Attributes where Paperbell and Teamwork differ
AttributePaperbellTeamwork
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api
CategoryProposalsProfessional Services
FoundedUnknown2007

Identical on both: 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 Paperbell

  • Package based offers
  • Contract signature
  • Payment plans
  • Session counting
  • Scheduling
  • Intake questionnaires
  • Client portal

Only in Teamwork

  • Task management
  • Gantt charts
  • Board view
  • Time tracking
  • Project templates
  • Client management
  • Invoicing
  • Resource scheduling

What people use each for

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

Paperbell

  • A coach selling a fixed six session package who is currently using three separate tools to sell itnot Teamwork
  • Replacing a scheduling subscription, an e signature subscription and an invoicing tool with one accountnot Teamwork
  • Selling coaching packages on instalments where remaining sessions must be tracked against paymentnot Teamwork
  • A therapist or consultant who needs an intake questionnaire attached to the purchase rather than emailed afterwardsnot Teamwork

Teamwork

  • Project and task management for client services teamsnot Paperbell
  • Tracking billable time, budgets and profitability against projectsnot Paperbell

Where each one falls short

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

Paperbell

  • It only models packaged session based work, so anyone selling project scoped deliverables will find the proposal side too rigid to use.
  • There is no time tracking, project management or task system, so any work between sessions is managed somewhere else entirely.
  • Payments run through a third party gateway, so the card processing fee applies on top of the subscription and is easy to leave out of a comparison.
  • The flat account price is attractive at scale but poor value for a coach with two or three clients, who is subsidising capacity they do not use.
  • Customisation of the client facing pages is limited, so a coach with a strong brand will find the purchase flow looks like every other Paperbell account.

Teamwork

  • The free plan allows 5 users, 5 projects and 100 MB of file storage
  • Projects are capped even on paid plans, at 300 on Basics and 600 on Accelerate
  • Automations are rationed by tier, at 100 on free, 20,000 on Accelerate and 100,000 on Optimize
  • Single sign on is Enterprise only
  • The two highest tiers publish no price at all

Pricing, plan by plan

Paperbell

On request
  • Paperbell$undefined/year
    • Unlimited clients on a flat account price
    • Packages with contract, payment and scheduling
    • Payment plans and subscriptions

Teamwork

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 projects
    • Max 5 users
    • Task/list/board/Gantt views
  • Basics$9.99/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited templates
  • Accelerate$24.99/month
    • All Basics features
    • Smart forms
    • 20,000 automations
  • Optimize$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • Quoting
    • 100,000 automations

Which should you pick?

Choose Paperbell if

  • You need package based offers.
  • You also want contract signature.
Paperbell review

Choose Teamwork if

  • You need task management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api.
  • You also want gantt charts.
Teamwork review

Questions people ask

Is Paperbell or Teamwork better?
Neither clearly leads. Paperbell starts at On request and Teamwork at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paperbell or Teamwork?
Teamwork has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Paperbell and Free for Teamwork.
Does Paperbell or Teamwork run on more platforms?
Paperbell runs on Web. Teamwork runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api.
Can I use Teamwork for free?
Yes. Teamwork has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paperbell starts at On request.
What is Paperbell best used for?
Paperbell is most often used for a coach selling a fixed six session package who is currently using three separate tools to sell it, replacing a scheduling subscription, an e signature subscription and an invoicing tool with one account, selling coaching packages on instalments where remaining sessions must be tracked against payment, a therapist or consultant who needs an intake questionnaire attached to the purchase rather than emailed afterwards. Of those, a coach selling a fixed six session package who is currently using three separate tools to sell it and replacing a scheduling subscription, an e signature subscription and an invoicing tool with one account are not what Teamwork is typically brought in for.
What can Paperbell do that Teamwork cannot?
Paperbell covers Package based offers, Contract signature, Payment plans, Session counting. Teamwork covers Task management, Gantt charts, Board view, Time tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Paperbell: Is it priced per client?

No. It is a flat account price with unlimited clients, which is unusual in this category and is the main economic argument for it.

Teamwork: What is the difference between Basics and Accelerate plans?

Basics ($9.99/user/month) includes time tracking and basic automations (100 limit). Accelerate ($24.99/user/month) adds smart forms, capacity planning, 20,000 automations, client invoicing, and integrations with HubSpot and QuickBooks.

Source
Paperbell: Does it take a cut of my payments?

The card processor takes its standard fee. Confirm the current subscription price with the vendor and model the processing fee separately.

Teamwork: How much do I save with annual billing?

Annual subscriptions save 29% compared to monthly billing on paid plans. The Free plan is not affected.

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Paperbell: Can I use it for project work?

Not well. It is built around packages of sessions, and project scoped proposals do not fit that shape.

Teamwork: Is there a free trial available?

Yes, 14-day free trials are available for Basics and Accelerate plans. No credit card is required.

Source
Paperbell: Do I still need a scheduling tool?

No. Scheduling is built in, and replacing a separate scheduling subscription is part of the cost case.

Paperbell: Can I brand the client pages?

Only lightly. Deep brand customisation is not available.

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