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Head-to-head · Client Intake Software

Onvoy vs PlatoForms

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Onvoy #4 in Client Intake Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Onvoy
PlatoForms #6 in Client Intake Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit PlatoForms

Onvoy leads on 0 checks, PlatoForms on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOnvoy · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly PlatoForms
  • Most featuresOnvoy · 5 of 5

Onvoy scores higher on our rubric for client intake software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

On workflow automation, PlatoForms gives you Conditional where Onvoy offers Template.

Onvoy is the better fit for small teams wanting free intake with payments. PlatoForms is the better fit for PDF-heavy intake with low-cost payments.

  • Onvoy fits best

    Small teams wanting free intake with payments

  • PlatoForms fits best

    PDF-heavy intake with low-cost payments

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Side by side

Feature Onvoy 8.9/10 Visit ↗ PlatoForms 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #4 in Client Intake Software #6 in Client Intake Software
Best for Small teams wanting free intake with payments PDF-heavy intake with low-cost payments
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $29/mo $120/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 15 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email Docs
Compliance GDPR HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 9,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Onvoy 5/5 · PlatoForms 4/5
Client portal ✓ (best) Not checked yet
E-signatures ✓ ✓
Document uploads ✓ ✓
Payment collection ✓ ✓
Custom branding ✓ ✓
Specs
Workflow automation Template Conditional
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes forms, uploads, templates, and email reminders
  • Starter adds e-signatures, Stripe payments, branding, and AI templates
  • Client portals, progress tracking, analytics, and agent connectors are included
  • Converts PDFs while preserving the original document layout
  • Supports signatures, approvals, uploads, and payment collection
  • Connects with Stripe, Square, PayPal, APIs, and app integrations
Cons
  • Workflow automation is template-based rather than fully configurable
  • The service is available on the web only
  • SMS reminders are listed as coming soon on the Pro plan
  • Web-only platform
  • Silver and Gold plans use annual billing
  • Workflow automation is conditional rather than universal
Our verdict

Onvoy is client onboarding software for freelancers, consultants, agencies, and other service businesses. It brings intake forms, structured answers, file uploads, document signing, Stripe payment collection, reminders, progress tracking,…

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PlatoForms is a client intake and document workflow platform for teams that start with PDFs and need browser-based forms. It converts existing PDFs into online forms, preserves the original layout in completed documents, and supports…

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  1. OnvoyClient Intake Software 8.9Free plan
  2. PlatoFormsClient Intake Software 8.7Free plan · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Onvoy — where it wins

    • Free plan includes forms, uploads, templates, and email reminders
    • Starter adds e-signatures, Stripe payments, branding, and AI templates
    • Client portals, progress tracking, analytics, and agent connectors are included

    Where it doesn't

    • Workflow automation is template-based rather than fully configurable
    • The service is available on the web only
    • SMS reminders are listed as coming soon on the Pro plan
  • PlatoForms — where it wins

    • Converts PDFs while preserving the original document layout
    • Supports signatures, approvals, uploads, and payment collection
    • Connects with Stripe, Square, PayPal, APIs, and app integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only platform
    • Silver and Gold plans use annual billing
    • Workflow automation is conditional rather than universal
  • Onvoy8.9/10 · Free plan

    A free-first client intake tool that adds payments, signing, portals, and analytics as plans grow.

    Visit OnvoyFull verdict →
  • PlatoForms8.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

    A strong fit for document-heavy intake with signatures, payments, and workflows.

    Visit PlatoFormsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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