Compared Oct 25, 2026
Agency Handy vs Plutio
Two hosted client portals, side by side: price, seats, white-label, trials and reviews, each with a source. And, if neither fits, the self-hosted option.
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By Vibemonk Updated Oct 25, 2026 We build ClientOS
Agency Handy
Hosted
Plutio
Hosted
- Starts at
- $99/mo (Team Starter; the $29 plan is marked sold out)
- $19/mo (Core, up to 9 active clients)
- Trial
- 7-day trial, no card
- 7-day trial, no card
- Reviews
- G2 4.9/5 from about 19 reviews
- About 4.6/5 on Capterra (~160 reviews)
Short answer
Pick Agency Handy if you want Wayfront’s model with more seats included in the base price. Pick Plutio if you are a solo freelancer with a handful of clients.
If you would rather own the portal and pay once instead of every month, there is a third option: ClientOS, which we make.
Our bias, up front. This guide is written by Vibemonk, the team behind ClientOS, one of the products compared. Every price links to the vendor's own page, and the places where others beat ClientOS stay in.
Side by side
Agency Handy vs Plutio at a glance
The facts that decide most switches, from each vendor’s own pages on Oct 25, 2026.
| Feature | Agency Handy | Plutio |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small agencies selling productized services | Freelancers and small studios |
| Starting price | $99/mo (Team Starter; the $29 plan is marked sold out) | $19/mo (Core, up to 9 active clients) |
| Trial | 7-day trial, no card | 7-day trial, no card |
| White-label | Custom domain and email from Team Starter. | White-label is a $9/mo add-on below the Max plan ($199/mo). |
| Where it runs | Hosted by Agency Handy | Hosted by Plutio |
| Reviews | G2 4.9/5 from about 19 reviews | About 4.6/5 on Capterra (~160 reviews) |
In depth
Strengths, weaknesses and who should pick which
Where each one wins, where it falls short, and who it suits.
Agency Handy
Best for small agencies selling productized services
G2 4.9/5 from about 19 reviews
A client portal with a service catalog, orders, invoicing and leads, aimed at the same buyer as Wayfront.
- Starting price
- $99/mo (Team Starter; the $29 plan is marked sold out)
- White-label
- Custom domain and email from Team Starter.
- Trial
- 7-day trial, no card
Strengths
- Built for productized services
- 10 users included on Team Starter
- API, webhooks and Slack on Team Starter
Weaknesses
- Reviewers want more control over the portal layout
- Fewer integrations, and a weaker mobile view
Pick it if you want Wayfront’s model with more seats included in the base price.
Plutio
Best for freelancers and small studios
About 4.6/5 on Capterra (~160 reviews)
An all-in-one workspace for projects, proposals, invoices and a client portal, with AI and automations.
- Starting price
- $19/mo (Core, up to 9 active clients)
- White-label
- White-label is a $9/mo add-on below the Max plan ($199/mo).
- Trial
- 7-day trial, no card
Strengths
- Replaces several freelancer tools
- Low entry price
- Generous storage and AI credits
Weaknesses
- Core stops at 9 active clients
- Reviewers call some automations misleading
- Not shaped around a service store and orders
Pick it if you are a solo freelancer with a handful of clients.
Neither one fits?
ClientOS, the self-hosted option
A self-hosted client portal for productized service agencies: service store, checkout, orders, invoices, subscriptions, messages and tickets, on your own server, paid for once.
- Pay once, keep it forever
- No limit on staff or clients
- Runs on your server, in the country you choose
- An importer built for leaving Wayfront
What it lacks: no Zapier, Make or public API yet; no time tracking; new, so no third-party reviews yet. We make it, so weigh this card accordingly.
Before you choose
Agency Handy vs Plutio: questions
Is Plutio cheaper than Agency Handy?
Plutio starts at $19/mo (Core, up to 9 active clients). Agency Handy starts at $99/mo (Team Starter; the $29 plan is marked sold out). Which comes out cheaper depends on your team size and how long you stay, so price both for your team.
Do Agency Handy and Plutio have a free trial?
Agency Handy: 7-day trial, no card. Plutio: 7-day trial, no card.
Can you white-label Agency Handy and Plutio?
Agency Handy: Custom domain and email from Team Starter. Plutio: White-label is a $9/mo add-on below the Max plan ($199/mo).
Which has better reviews, Agency Handy or Plutio?
Agency Handy: G2 4.9/5 from about 19 reviews. Plutio: About 4.6/5 on Capterra (~160 reviews). With few reviews, one unhappy customer moves the score, so read the reviews, not just the stars.
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Agency Handy and Plutio?
Yes. ClientOS runs on your own server and is paid for once ($990, $1,790 or $2,690, plus a server at about $10–25/mo), with no seat limit. We make it, so weigh that. Agency Handy and Plutio are hosted only.
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