17hats vs ManyRequests

17hats is an all-in-one platform for service-driven businesses run by one person, organizing contacts and projects and automating processes. Its dashboard brings together tags, pipelines and related contacts. Users can create quotes, contracts, invoices and questionnaires with templates and document reminders. Online scheduling lets clients select a service and book; advanced options include payment at booking and Zoom links. Workflows automate process steps. Payment processing includes Stripe and Square, and some payment features require those processors. Listed integrations include Apple and Google calendars, QuickBooks Online, Stripe, Square, Zapier and Zoom. Free apps for Android and Apple devices can notify users about leads, payments, questionnaires, quotes, contracts and scheduling changes. The service is available on Android, iOS and the web. There is no free plan, and a seven-day trial is available. Monthly pricing is $60 a month, while the yearly plan is $600 a year and the bi-yearly plan is $800 a year. Package levels vary in monthly document limits; Bank Connect is an optional $5 a month add-on for bringing expenses into 17hats. The company says its database is encrypted with AES-256 and its site connection uses TLS 1.2.

ManyRequests is an agency platform for client portals, requests, time tracking, billing, CRM, and reporting. Its client portal can use agency branding, a custom domain, colors, and CSS, with self-signup onboarding, multilingual access, file sharing, and notifications. Clients submit requests through customizable forms; teams can auto-assign work and let clients review and approve it. Billing supports recurring payments, branded invoices, subscriptions, retainers, hourly or credit-based charges, and checkout forms. Core and Pro include design and video proofing with comments on assets. Listed integrations include Stripe, Zapier, Webhooks, Meta Pixels, Loom, Intercom, Crisp, and HubSpot Chat; third-party tools can also be embedded in the portal. ManyRequests says it runs on AWS, uses TLS 1.2 in transit and AES-256 encryption at rest, and stores passwords using PBKDF2-SHA256. It offers a 14-day trial and has no free plan; pricing starts at $39/mo (annual). The pricing page lists weekday support from 9AM–6PM EST via email and in-app live chat, and free migrations on all plans. Storage limits are 200GB for Starter, 500GB for Core, and 1TB for Pro, with a 10GB per-file limit. ManyRequests says it is built for creative and digital agencies and productized services.