Head-to-head · Business Management
Teamleader Focus vs Plutio
Teamleader Focus leads on 0 checks, Plutio on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTeamleader Focus · 8.4/10
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresTeamleader Focus · 3 of 3
Teamleader Focus scores higher on our rubric for business management: 8.4 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
Teamleader Focus is the better fit for SMBs wanting CRM, projects and invoicing together. Plutio is the better fit for freelancers who want branded client portals.
- Teamleader Focus fits best
SMBs wanting CRM, projects and invoicing together
- Plutio fits best
Freelancers who want branded client portals
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Side by side
| Feature | Teamleader Focus 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Plutio 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #4 in Business Management | #8 in Business Management |
| Best for | SMBs wanting CRM, projects and invoicing together | Freelancers who want branded client portals |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | From €37.50/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial | $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, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA | SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 230+ integrations | 5,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Teamleader Focus 3/3 · Plutio 0/3 | ||
| Workflow automation | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Financial tools | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Mobile apps | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Included users | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Reporting | Advanced | Not checked yet |
| Deployment | Cloud | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Teamleader Focus is cloud business-management software for self-employed professionals and small and medium-sized businesses. It brings customer and contact management, deal pipelines, quotations, time tracking, invoicing, expenses,… 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
Teamleader Focus — where it wins
- CRM, projects, invoicing and reporting in one cloud workspace
- 14-day trial without a credit card and 24/7 support
- More than 230 integrations plus iOS and Android apps
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; pricing starts at €37.5 per user monthly on annual billing
- Package totals vary by user count and selected features
- Key capabilities are distributed across optional booster modules
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.
- Teamleader Focus8.4/10 · From €37.50/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
A broad SMB suite that unifies customer, project and finance workflows.
Visit TeamleaderFull 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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