Clinked vs Plutio

Clinked8.8Visit Plutio8.4Visit

Higher score Clinked #2 in Client Portal Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Clinked

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Plutio #6 in Client Portal Software 8.4/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Plutio

• Clinked fits best

  Teams needing branded, collaborative client workspaces

• Plutio fits best

  Freelancers wanting portals plus business management

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Side by side

Feature	Clinked 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Plutio 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#2 in Client Portal Software	#6 in Client Portal Software
Best for	Teams needing branded, collaborative client workspaces	Freelancers wanting portals plus business management
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$11/user/mo (best)	$15/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Docs	Email, Docs
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, 2FA, SSO/SAML	SSO/SAML
Integrations	7,000+ integrations	5,000+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Clinked 0/4 · Plutio 0/4
E-signatures	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Custom branding	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Invoicing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Workflow automation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Client limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team users included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
File storage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines file requests, permissions, approvals, version control, and instant viewing Supports tasks, calendars, Kanban boards, chat, discussions, and commenting Offers custom branding and domains, mobile apps, audit trails, and SSO options	Clients can view project progress, shared files, invoices, and payments. Forms, contracts, time tracking, and task management share one workspace. Core starts at $19 monthly, with a 7-day free trial and no card required.
Cons	No free plan; Start Up begins at $11 per user per month Standard and Premium are fixed-price plans with member limits Start Up lists all Standard Features, while higher tiers add specific collaboration tools	There is no free plan; paid plans start at $19 monthly. Custom-domain branding is an add-on on some plans; white-label is included with Max. The monthly Max plan costs $199, a steep step up from Pro at $49.
Our verdict	Clinked is a white-label client portal for businesses that want clients and staff to collaborate in shared, branded workspaces. It brings together file sharing and requests, task tracking, project discussions, document review and approval,… Read the review →	Plutio is a web-based business management platform built around a client portal, aimed at freelancers, agencies, consultants, and small service businesses. Clients can see project progress and task status, access shared files, upload… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Clinked — where it wins

  • Combines file requests, permissions, approvals, version control, and instant viewing
  • Supports tasks, calendars, Kanban boards, chat, discussions, and commenting
  • Offers custom branding and domains, mobile apps, audit trails, and SSO options

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; Start Up begins at $11 per user per month
  • Standard and Premium are fixed-price plans with member limits
  • Start Up lists all Standard Features, while higher tiers add specific collaboration tools

• Plutio — where it wins

  • Clients can view project progress, shared files, invoices, and payments.
  • Forms, contracts, time tracking, and task management share one workspace.
  • Core starts at $19 monthly, with a 7-day free trial and no card required.

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan; paid plans start at $19 monthly.
  • Custom-domain branding is an add-on on some plans; white-label is included with Max.
  • The monthly Max plan costs $199, a steep step up from Pro at $49.

• Clinked8.8/10 · Paid

  Clinked brings client collaboration into branded workspaces, with paid plans starting at $11 per user monthly.

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• Plutio8.4/10 · 7-day trial

  A client portal paired with project, billing, and workflow tools in one workspace.

  Visit PlutioFull verdict →