Cone vs ProposalApp
Cone
getcone.ioProposalApp
proposalapp.netSide by side
| Figure | Cone | ProposalApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.92/mo | $49/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Spec score · Proposal Software | 8.7 (#9) | 7.4 (#91) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Support | Cone advertises free migration support to help customers move from an existing system. | Starter includes email support and Pro includes priority support. |
Plans
Cone
- Essentials$13 a month
- Growth$18 a month
- Essentials$11 a year
- Essentials$16 a month
- Growth$17 a year
- Growth$24 a month
ProposalApp
- FreeFree
- Starter Package$49 a month
- Pro Package$199 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- White GlovePriced on request
In their own words
Cone
Cone combines proposals, billing, payments, and practice management in one platform for professional service businesses. Users can create branded web proposals with customizable sections, engagement tracking, electronic signatures, and multiple pricing packages. Proposals can generate invoices, while recurring billing and payment collection can be automated. Practice-management tools cover projects, tasks, templates, client requests, time tracking, and document management. A client portal supports chat, file uploads, forms, and document signing. Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books, Stripe, and GoCardless; Growth also lists Zapier and email among advanced integrations. Cone provides analytics, reporting, custom branding, and client activity tracking. It is available on web, Android, and iOS, with white-labelled mobile apps for client portals. Cone states SOC 2 Type 1 and GDPR compliance and advertises free migration support. There is a 14-day trial but no free plan.
ProposalApp
ProposalApp has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.