Compared Oct 25, 2026
Wayfront vs Assembly
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
Wayfront
Hosted
Assembly
Hosted
- Starts at
- $129/mo, or $99/mo billed yearly (Base, 5 seats)
- Free plan for 5 contacts; paid from about $29–39/mo billed yearly
- Trial
- 14-day trial, no card. No free plan.
- Free plan
- Reviews
- G2 4.7 (about 17 reviews), Capterra 4.9 (16), Trustpilot 4.3 (48)
- About 4.7/5 on G2 (~325 reviews)
Short answer
Pick Wayfront if you want a mature hosted portal with integrations and never want to think about a server. Pick Assembly if you sell retainers or consulting and care most about how the portal looks.
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
Wayfront vs Assembly at a glance
The facts that decide most switches, from each vendor’s own pages on Oct 25, 2026.
| Feature | Wayfront | Assembly |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Productized digital marketing agencies | Service firms that want a polished client experience |
| Starting price | $129/mo, or $99/mo billed yearly (Base, 5 seats) | Free plan for 5 contacts; paid from about $29–39/mo billed yearly |
| Trial | 14-day trial, no card. No free plan. | Free plan |
| White-label | White-label and a custom domain on both plans. | Custom domain and badge removal from Professional ($149/mo billed yearly). |
| Where it runs | Wayfront’s cloud (AWS, N. Virginia, USA) | Hosted by Assembly |
| Reviews | G2 4.7 (about 17 reviews), Capterra 4.9 (16), Trustpilot 4.3 (48) | About 4.7/5 on G2 (~325 reviews) |
In depth
Strengths, weaknesses and who should pick which
Where each one wins, where it falls short, and who it suits.
Wayfront
Best for productized digital marketing agencies
G2 4.7 (about 17 reviews), Capterra 4.9 (16), Trustpilot 4.3 (48)
A hosted client portal and operations platform for agencies that sell productized services. It was called SPP.co (Service Provider Pro) until February 2026.
- Starting price
- $129/mo, or $99/mo billed yearly (Base, 5 seats)
- White-label
- White-label and a custom domain on both plans.
- Trial
- 14-day trial, no card. No free plan.
Strengths
- Fully hosted: no server to run, updates included
- 40+ integrations, including Zapier, Make and Slack
- Time tracking, and forms with e-signatures
- A multi-language client portal
- Years of track record and good reviews
Weaknesses
- 5 seats on Base and 10 on Pro, then $18–20 per extra seat each month
- The Integration API is a +$240–300/mo add-on on Pro
- Client data lives in one US region of Wayfront’s cloud
Pick it if you want a mature hosted portal with integrations and never want to think about a server.
Assembly (formerly Copilot)
Best for service firms that want a polished client experience
About 4.7/5 on G2 (~325 reviews)
A clean, branded client portal for messaging, files, billing, forms and contracts. It renamed itself from Copilot in 2025.
- Starting price
- Free plan for 5 contacts; paid from about $29–39/mo billed yearly
- White-label
- Custom domain and badge removal from Professional ($149/mo billed yearly).
- Trial
- Free plan
Strengths
- A polished client-facing design
- Quick to set up
- A free tier to start on
Weaknesses
- Contact caps on lower plans (50 on Starter, 500 on Professional)
- Not built around buying a service and running an order
- Fewer payment options and native integrations
Pick it if you sell retainers or consulting and care most about how the portal looks.
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
Wayfront vs Assembly: questions
Is Assembly cheaper than Wayfront?
Assembly starts at Free plan for 5 contacts; paid from about $29–39/mo billed yearly. Wayfront starts at $129/mo, or $99/mo billed yearly (Base, 5 seats). Wayfront charges $18–20 a month for each seat past the 5 on Base or 10 on Pro. Which comes out cheaper depends on your team size and how long you stay, so price both for your team.
Do Wayfront and Assembly have a free trial?
Wayfront: 14-day trial, no card. No free plan. Assembly: Free plan.
Can you white-label Wayfront and Assembly?
Wayfront: White-label and a custom domain on both plans. Assembly: Custom domain and badge removal from Professional ($149/mo billed yearly).
Which has better reviews, Wayfront or Assembly?
Wayfront: G2 4.7 (about 17 reviews), Capterra 4.9 (16), Trustpilot 4.3 (48). Assembly: About 4.7/5 on G2 (~325 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 Wayfront and Assembly?
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. Wayfront and Assembly are hosted only.
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