Dubsado vs Bloom

Dubsado8.7Visit Bloom7.9Visit

Higher score Dubsado #3 in Freelance Management System 8.7/10 21-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Dubsado

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Bloom #8 in Freelance Management System 7.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Bloom

• Dubsado fits best

  Small firms automating client onboarding and projects

• Bloom fits best

  Mobile-first creatives managing bookings and galleries

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Side by side

Feature	Dubsado 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Bloom 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	7.9
Ranking	#3 in Freelance Management System	#8 in Freelance Management System
Best for	Small firms automating client onboarding and projects	Mobile-first creatives managing bookings and galleries
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$335/yr	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	21 days	7 days
Free trial length	21 days · no card needed	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	12 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Dubsado 0/5 · Bloom 0/5
Contract management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Time tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Invoicing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Payment processing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Worker classification	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Lead forms can create contact records and projects automatically. Proposals can combine packages, contracts, invoices and payment options. Client portals bring forms, invoices, appointments and project details together.	Combines client records, projects, workflows, scheduling and billing Client portal brings contracts, invoices, galleries and shared files together Web, iOS and Android access, with Google Calendar, Zoom and payment integrations
Cons	Starter limits businesses to one active lead capture form. Automated workflows are available on Premier, not Starter. The listed monthly plans start at $35, with Premier at $55.	No free plan; access starts with a 7-day trial Starter has project and workflow limits Built around creative client services, not broad business operations
Our verdict	Dubsado combines client management and business operations for creative businesses and other service providers. Its tools span lead capture, proposals, contracts, invoices, scheduling, project organization, email integration and client… Read the review →	Bloom brings client and lead records, projects, workflows, scheduling, contracts, invoicing, payments and galleries into a business-management platform for creative freelancers and service businesses. Its client portal lets customers… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Dubsado — where it wins

  • Lead forms can create contact records and projects automatically.
  • Proposals can combine packages, contracts, invoices and payment options.
  • Client portals bring forms, invoices, appointments and project details together.

  Where it doesn't

  • Starter limits businesses to one active lead capture form.
  • Automated workflows are available on Premier, not Starter.
  • The listed monthly plans start at $35, with Premier at $55.

• Bloom — where it wins

  • Combines client records, projects, workflows, scheduling and billing
  • Client portal brings contracts, invoices, galleries and shared files together
  • Web, iOS and Android access, with Google Calendar, Zoom and payment integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access starts with a 7-day trial
  • Starter has project and workflow limits
  • Built around creative client services, not broad business operations

• Dubsado8.7/10 · 21-day trial

  Dubsado brings client onboarding, project work and billing into one service-business platform.

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• Bloom7.9/10 · 7-day trial

  A mobile-accessible freelance hub for bookings, client work, invoices and galleries.

  Visit BloomFull verdict →