The 17hats alternative that delivers the work, not just the paperwork
17hats is a deep all-in-one for the back office, but its client portal is built for signing and paying, not delivering work: clients can't upload files, there's no in-portal messaging, and it doesn't show deliverable status. Delivvo is a deliverables-first portal at a flat $15/mo, versus 17hats' single $60/mo plan. Both are payment-neutral, so this is about the portal and the price, not fees.
At a glance
Starting price
Client portal
Payment gateways
Delivvo vs 17hats
| Delivvo | 17hats | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $15/mo flat | $60/mo (single plan) |
| Client portal | Deliverables, file exchange, approvals, messaging | Sign, pay, and forms (no file delivery, uploads, or chat) |
| Cut of each payment | 0% (your own gateway) | 0% (your own gateway) |
| Payment gateways | Stripe, PayPal, Tap, Telr, PayTabs, and more | Stripe, Square, PayPal (US-centric) |
| Best for | Delivering work and getting it approved | Back-office admin + light bookkeeping |
17hats pricing and fees as of 2026. Check 17hats's site for the latest.
Where Delivvo wins
- A portal that delivers. Clients exchange files, approve deliverables, and message you in the portal. 17hats' portal can't host file delivery, client uploads, or chat.
- A flat $15/mo versus 17hats' single $60/mo plan, with add-ons on top.
- Regional gateways and a bilingual Arabic portal. 17hats centers on Stripe, Square, and PayPal and is US-focused.
When 17hats is the better pick
17hats does far more of the back office: CRM pipelines, quotes, questionnaires, scheduling, automations, and built-in bookkeeping with bank feeds. If you want one tool for admin and light accounting and don't need to deliver files, 17hats covers more ground.
Common questions
Is Delivvo a good 17hats alternative?
Yes, if you need to deliver files and get work approved in the portal. 17hats' portal is built for signing and paying; Delivvo is built for delivery, at a flat $15/mo.
Is Delivvo cheaper than 17hats?
Yes. Delivvo is a flat $15/mo. 17hats is a single $60/mo plan, with some features as paid add-ons on top.
Do 17hats and Delivvo take a cut of payments?
Neither does. Both connect your own gateway and take 0%. The difference is the portal and gateway choice: Delivvo also supports regional gateways like Tap, Telr, and PayTabs.
Can clients upload files in 17hats?
No. 17hats' portal doesn't support client uploads, file delivery, or in-portal messaging. That's the main reason people look for an alternative, and what Delivvo's portal is built around.
When is 17hats still the better pick?
If you want a deep back office with CRM, scheduling, automations, and built-in bookkeeping, 17hats does more than Delivvo's focused portal.
If you want a portal that actually delivers the work and gets it approved, Delivvo does it at a flat $15/mo. Choose 17hats if you want a deep back-office suite with bookkeeping built in.
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