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Head-to-head · Business Management

Apptivo CRM vs Plutio

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Apptivo CRM #5 in Business Management 8.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Apptivo
Plutio #8 in Business Management 7.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Plutio

Apptivo CRM leads on 0 checks, Plutio on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreApptivo CRM · 8.2/10
  • Free trialboth

Apptivo CRM scores higher on our rubric for business management: 8.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Apptivo CRM is the better fit for growing teams managing sales and financial workflows. Plutio is the better fit for freelancers who want branded client portals.

  • Apptivo CRM fits best

    Growing teams managing sales and financial workflows

  • Plutio fits best

    Freelancers who want branded client portals

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Side by side

Feature Apptivo CRM 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Plutio 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.8
Ranking #5 in Business Management #8 in Business Management
Best for Growing teams managing sales and financial workflows Freelancers who want branded client portals
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $15/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 7 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML SSO/SAML
Integrations 50+ integrations 5,000+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Apptivo CRM 0/3 · Plutio 0/3
Workflow automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Financial tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Included users Not checked yet Not checked yet
Reporting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines lead, contact, opportunity, quote, and invoice management
  • Workflow and dashboard capacity increases across paid tiers
  • Offers mobile apps, a REST API, and 50 integrations
  • Clients can view project progress, tasks, files, and invoices in one portal.
  • Combines forms, projects, contracts, time tracking, scheduling, and automations.
  • Integrates with Stripe, PayPal, Google Calendar, Zoom, and Zapier.
Cons
  • There is no free plan; access starts with a paid plan after the trial
  • Custom integrations are listed for Enterprise, not the lower tiers
  • Discounted annual plan fees are non-refundable
  • There is no free plan; the trial lasts 7 days.
  • White-label branding and single sign-on are included with Max, not Core or Pro.
  • Core and Pro have defined storage and monthly AI-credit and workflow-action limits.
Our verdict

Apptivo CRM brings customer records, sales pipelines, marketing workflows, quotes, and invoicing into a cloud-based system. It is aimed at small businesses, growing teams, and larger organizations that want to manage customer and sales…

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Plutio brings client-facing portals together with business management tools for freelancers, agencies, consultants, and small service businesses. Clients can see project progress and task status, access shared files, view invoices, make…

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  1. Apptivo CRMBusiness Management 8.214-day trial
  2. PlutioBusiness Management 7.87-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Apptivo CRM — where it wins

    • Combines lead, contact, opportunity, quote, and invoice management
    • Workflow and dashboard capacity increases across paid tiers
    • Offers mobile apps, a REST API, and 50 integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; access starts with a paid plan after the trial
    • Custom integrations are listed for Enterprise, not the lower tiers
    • Discounted annual plan fees are non-refundable
  • Plutio — where it wins

    • Clients can view project progress, tasks, files, and invoices in one portal.
    • Combines forms, projects, contracts, time tracking, scheduling, and automations.
    • Integrates with Stripe, PayPal, Google Calendar, Zoom, and Zapier.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; the trial lasts 7 days.
    • White-label branding and single sign-on are included with Max, not Core or Pro.
    • Core and Pro have defined storage and monthly AI-credit and workflow-action limits.
  • Apptivo CRM8.2/10 · 14-day trial

    A configurable CRM that combines sales pipelines, marketing, quotes, and invoicing.

    Visit ApptivoFull verdict →
  • Plutio7.8/10 · 7-day trial

    A client portal and business workspace, with white-label branding reserved for Max.

    Visit PlutioFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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