Dubsado

CRM and client management for service businesses

client portalFree planSetup: advanced

8.5

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Overview

Dubsado is a business management platform built for freelancers and service businesses. It handles leads, proposals, contracts, invoicing, scheduling, and client portals in one place. Highly customizable with a steep learning curve, but extremely powerful once set up.

Pros & Cons

What we like

✓Replaces lead tracking, proposals, contracts, and invoicing in one tool
✓Powerful automated workflows
✓Client portal included
✓Free plan to start
✓Flat pricing — no per-seat fees

Watch out for

✕Steep learning curve — takes time to set up properly
✕UI feels dated
✕Scheduling is weaker than Calendly

Best for

Freelancers managing full client lifecycle
Service businesses with repeatable onboarding workflows

Not ideal for

Consultants with simple needs
Anyone who needs best-in-class scheduling

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AppAdvize Scores

Ease of Use6.5/10

Value for Money9/10

Support Quality8/10

Integrations7.5/10

Scalability8/10

Overall8.5/10

Pricing

✓Free plan available

Free — Free up to 3 clients; paid from $20/month

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Quick Facts

Founded: 2016
Users: 10k+ businesses
Setup time: ~180 min
Complexity: advanced
Maturity: established

Setup Playbook

Step-by-step guide to get Dubsado running for your business.

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Last verified: 2026-03-01