Professional Services · head to head
Plutio vs Teamwork

Plutio
Professional Services
Run your entire business in one place
- From
- $19/month
- Rated
- -

Teamwork
Professional Services
Project management software that lets you work your way
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Teamwork has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Plutio core plan limited to 9 active clients and no team contributors; Teamwork the free plan allows 5 users, 5 projects and 100 MB of file storage
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Plutio and Teamwork actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Professional Services).
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 Plutio
Nothing recorded that Teamwork does not also cover.
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.
Plutio
- Managing projects with Kanban boards, Gantt charts, calendarsnot Teamwork
- Creating invoices, proposals, and contracts with e-signaturesnot Teamwork
- Tracking billable hours and scheduling client appointmentsnot Teamwork
- Building client intake forms and sharing project progress portalsnot Teamwork
Teamwork
- Project and task management for client services teamsnot Plutio
- Tracking billable time, budgets and profitability against projectsnot Plutio
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Plutio
- Core plan limited to 9 active clients and no team contributors
- Core plan AI credits at 800/month is significantly lower than Pro at 2,500
- Max plan at $199/month is a high entry point for larger teams
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
Plutio
$19/month- Core$19/month
- Up to 9 active clients
- No team contributors
- 800 AI credits/month
- Pro$49/month
- Unlimited active clients
- 30 contributors included
- 2,500 AI credits/month
- Max$199/month
- Unlimited everything
- 10,000 AI credits/month
- 2 TB storage
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 Plutio if
Nothing in the data separates Plutio from Teamwork on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Plutio or Teamwork better?
- Neither clearly leads. Plutio starts at $19/month and Teamwork at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Plutio or Teamwork?
- Teamwork has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Plutio and Free for Teamwork.
- Does Plutio or Teamwork run on more platforms?
- Plutio 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. Plutio starts at $19/month.
- What is Plutio best used for?
- Plutio is most often used for managing projects with kanban boards, gantt charts, calendars, creating invoices, proposals, and contracts with e-signatures, tracking billable hours and scheduling client appointments, building client intake forms and sharing project progress portals. Of those, managing projects with kanban boards, gantt charts, calendars and creating invoices, proposals, and contracts with e-signatures are not what Teamwork is typically brought in for.
- What can Plutio do that Teamwork cannot?
- Teamwork covers Task management, Gantt charts, Board view, Time tracking.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Plutio: How much does Plutio cost?
Plutio offers three pricing tiers: Core at $19/month, Pro at $49/month, and Max at $199/month. Annual billing is also available with approximately 2 months in savings compared to monthly payments.
SourceTeamwork: 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.
SourcePlutio: Does Plutio offer a free trial?
Yes, Plutio offers a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. No credit card is required to start the trial.
SourceTeamwork: 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.
SourcePlutio: What are the limits on Plutio's Core plan?
The Core plan supports up to 9 active clients with no team contributors, includes 800 AI credits per month, and provides 100 GB of storage. For unlimited clients or more contributors, the Pro plan ($49/month) is required.
SourceTeamwork: Is there a free trial available?
Yes, 14-day free trials are available for Basics and Accelerate plans. No credit card is required.
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