Portlo
Portlo vs Dubsado

Client delivery without the learning curve.

Dubsado is a powerful studio management platform with automations, schedulers, and a full CRM. Portlo is the simpler alternative when you just need to deliver work, send an invoice, and collect a signature — from one link, globally, with no client account required.

Feature comparison

Feature
Portlo
Dubsado
Free plan
Starting price
$0 / month
~$20 / month
Client login required
Setup time
< 10 min
Days (steep learning curve)
Global payment support
Limited
Invoicing
File sharing
E-signatures / contracts
Branded client portal
Activity tracking
Workflow automations
Scheduler / booking
Lead capture / CRM pipeline

Simplicity & global access

Two areas where Portlo is purpose-built differently.

No learning curve

Portlo is ready to use in under 10 minutes. Create a portal, add your files and invoice, share the link. Dubsado's workflow builder and automation system often require days of configuration before the first client ever sees it.

Global from day one

Portlo works for freelancers worldwide — no regional restrictions on payments or features. Dubsado's payment integrations and some features have historically been US and Canada focused, which can limit international freelancers.

Pricing at a glance

Portlo

Free — 3 portals, basic invoicing

Pro — $9 / mo — Unlimited portals, custom branding, e-signatures

Agency — $19 / mo — White-label, 100 GB, team seats

Dubsado

Starter — ~$20 / mo — Up to 3 clients

Premier — ~$40 / mo — Unlimited clients, automations

No free plan. Prices billed annually.

If you need complex automations, a scheduling system, or a full lead pipeline — Dubsado is the deeper tool. If you want to send a client a clean, branded link and get paid without configuring a system — Portlo is ready in minutes.

Start free. No credit card. No client login required.

Portlo's free plan covers 3 client portals — enough to test the full workflow before you commit to a paid plan.