Compare ActiveCollab
Side-by-side comparisons with the tools agencies shortlist next to us. Competitor prices come from each vendor's pricing page with the date we checked, and every page says when the other tool is the better pick.
ActiveCollab in short
- Built for
- Agencies, studios and service teams that plan, track and bill client work.
- Plans, billed yearly
- Plus $12.50 a month flat for up to 3 members. Pro $10 per member. Pro + Get Paid $15 per member, with invoicing, budgets and profitability.
- Clients
- Free and unlimited on every plan.
- Hosting
- Cloud, or Self-Hosted with a one-time license, with optional support package.
- AI
- MCP server on Pro and Pro + Get Paid for Claude, ChatGPT and other compatible clients.
- Try it
- 14-day trial with every feature, no credit card. There is no free plan.
Look elsewhere if
- You need a free plan for a small team.
- You need a built-in CRM. We do not offer one.
- You need single sign-on (SSO) or intake forms. Neither is offered.
- You need to schedule people by role or skill. We do not offer it.
ActiveCollab vs Teamwork
Both are built for teams that bill clients for their time. ActiveCollab puts time tracking, budgets and invoicing on one plan at $15 per member. Teamwork has a free plan for up to 5 people and scheduling by role.
All comparisons
- ActiveCollab vs Teamwork The head-to-head buyers ask AI for. Pricing, invoicing, budgets and clients Prices checked
- ActiveCollab alternatives Honest list of what to use instead of us, and when Prices checked
- Asana alternatives For client work with time tracking and invoicing Prices checked
- Teamwork alternatives Six tools agencies move to from Teamwork, and who each one suits Prices checked
- Best agency project management software Our own roundup of the tools agencies shortlist, us included Prices checked
Spot something wrong or out of date? Write to support@activecollab.com and we will fix it. That goes for every vendor listed here too.
About these comparisons
How do you keep these comparisons fair?
Every competitor price comes from the vendor's own pricing page and carries the date we checked it. When a feature is not on their pricing page, we write "not listed" instead of "no". Each page also says when the other tool is the better pick. If you spot something wrong, competitors included, write to support@activecollab.com and we will fix it.
How often are prices checked?
Every month. The date at the top of each page shows the last check.
Which comparison should I start with?
If you are switching from a tool, open "ActiveCollab vs" that tool. If you are still choosing, start with the agency project management roundup.
Does ActiveCollab have a free plan?
No. There is a 14-day trial with every feature and no credit card. Clients join free on every paid plan.