Compared Oct 25, 2026
ClientOS vs Agency Handy
Hosted against self-hosted, side by side: price, seats, white-label, trials and reviews, each with a source. We make ClientOS, so every place Agency Handy wins stays in.
Full admin and client portal
No call, no card
By Vibemonk Updated Oct 25, 2026 We build ClientOS
ClientOS
Self-hosted
Agency Handy
Hosted
- Starts at
- $990 once, plus your own server (about $10–25/mo)
- $99/mo (Team Starter; the $29 plan is marked sold out)
- Trial
- Live demo with sample data, 3 days, no card
- 7-day trial, no card
- Reviews
- New, no third-party reviews yet
- G2 4.9/5 from about 19 reviews
Short answer
Pick ClientOS if you want to own the portal, pay once and stop paying per seat. Pick Agency Handy if you want Wayfront’s model with more seats included in the base price.
We make ClientOS, so read this with that in mind. The rows where Agency Handy is better are below, not hidden.
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
ClientOS vs Agency Handy at a glance
The facts that decide most switches, from each vendor’s own pages on Oct 25, 2026.
| Feature | ClientOS | Agency Handy |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Agencies that want to own their portal | Small agencies selling productized services |
| Starting price | $990 once, plus your own server (about $10–25/mo) | $99/mo (Team Starter; the $29 plan is marked sold out) |
| Trial | Live demo with sample data, 3 days, no card | 7-day trial, no card |
| White-label | Every screen and every email, on every package. | Custom domain and email from Team Starter. |
| Where it runs | Your own server, in any country | Hosted by Agency Handy |
| Reviews | New, no third-party reviews yet | G2 4.9/5 from about 19 reviews |
In depth
Strengths, weaknesses and who should pick which
Where each one wins, where it falls short, and who it suits.
ClientOSOurs
Best for agencies that want to own their portal
New, no third-party reviews yet
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.
- Starting price
- $990 once, plus your own server (about $10–25/mo)
- White-label
- Every screen and every email, on every package.
- Trial
- Live demo with sample data, 3 days, no card
Strengths
- 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
Weaknesses
- No Zapier, Make or public API yet
- No time tracking
- New, so no third-party reviews yet
Pick it if you want to own the portal, pay once and stop paying per seat.
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.
Before you choose
ClientOS vs Agency Handy: questions
Is Agency Handy cheaper than ClientOS?
Agency Handy starts at $99/mo (Team Starter; the $29 plan is marked sold out). ClientOS starts at $990 once, plus your own server (about $10–25/mo). ClientOS has no seat limit; add a server at about $10–25/mo. Which comes out cheaper depends on your team size and how long you stay, so price both for your team.
Do ClientOS and Agency Handy have a free trial?
ClientOS: Live demo with sample data, 3 days, no card. Agency Handy: 7-day trial, no card.
Can you white-label ClientOS and Agency Handy?
ClientOS: Every screen and every email, on every package. Agency Handy: Custom domain and email from Team Starter.
Which has better reviews, ClientOS or Agency Handy?
ClientOS: New, no third-party reviews yet. Agency Handy: G2 4.9/5 from about 19 reviews. With few reviews, one unhappy customer moves the score, so read the reviews, not just the stars.
Which one is self-hosted, ClientOS or Agency Handy?
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). Agency Handy is hosted only. We make ClientOS, so weigh that.
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The live demo is the full ClientOS admin and client portal, filled with a sample agency’s clients, orders and invoices. Your login arrives by email and works for 3 days.
Sample data, not a real agency.