Head-to-head · Business Management
Apptivo CRM vs 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
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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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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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