Plutio

Works okay if you're running a super small business

Pros

Setting everything up was quick and easy for me. The pricing seemed reasonable and promising at the beginning. The features also sounded great, at least initially.

Cons

Unfortunately Plutio's "automation" features are really misleading, especially since they're all over their website. The workspaces on the platform feel disconnected with no consistent task synchronization between data tables. There's also no internal automation tool for setting up specific actions based on triggers. For actual automation, they refer you to third-party tools like Zapier or Make. I emailed them asking to cancel and get a refund but they just declined my request and only tried to deny the issues I pointed out.

All-in-one solution

Pros

What I like most about this software is how it brings everything together in one platform. It makes handling projects easier since I can manage tasks, send invoices and track time all in one spot. It's super user-friendly and easy to customize. Plus collaborating with my team and clients is smooth, so I don't need to juggle a bunch of different tools. It really helps keep things simple and boosts how much I get done.

Cons

It has a lot of great features but difficult to use at the start mainly because of all the customization options. Once you get the hang of it, though the platform becomes really easy and powerful for managing tasks and projects effectively.

Does a lot but breaks too often

Pros

It basically has everything I need to run my solo business, all in one place. The task and project management features are solid, I can work with clients easily, sign contracts, handle billing, set up forms. It just makes my workflow feel organized and under control.

Cons

Sometimes the team makes changes to the product that aren't compatible with previous versions and they don't give any heads-up. New features tend to be buggy when they're first released and the quality control doesn't seem to be there.

Keeps project stuff in one neat spot

Pros

This app really is a true all-in-one tool. I love that I can use it on different devices which makes it super convenient to get stuff done on my projects no matter where I am.

Cons

It can be hard to figure out some problems but overall this product is really well designed.

Good tool!

Pros

I bought It from AppSumo. I used to use FreshBooks but it was getting pricey and all I really needed was invoicing. Plutio's invoicing feature works well, so I just stuck with it.

Cons

Search function isn't all that helpful. If I want to find a task from a customer to reuse, I can't do it. I should be able to search for anything easily.

Just right for growing businesses

Pros

They've packed in so many tools that cover everything I need for running my business. It's nice not having to look elsewhere for extra stuff.

Cons

The lack of proper automation is a big downside. You have to use an extra service like Zapier, Pebbly or Make to get anything automated.

Best for small business needs

Pros

I like how customizable the platform is, and the cost is also pretty reasonable for what you get.

Cons

The accounting features could be stronger and it would be great if there was better integration with Google Sheets.

That one awesome feature can't save the rest

Pros

The proposal flow is one of the slickest things I've seen. Once the client accepts a proposal, it takes them straight to the contract and after they sign that, it automatically generates an invoice based on the options they picked. Then it shows the payment screen. It's all one smooth process and I love that.

Cons

The bugs! Oh my goodness, the bugs. Plutio tries to do a lot but they just don't have the capacity. New features are released with little testing or are changed in ways that aren't compatible with what was already there. Running your business on Plutio ends up being a lot more work than it should be.

Simple layout

Pros

It makes tasks very easy to follow with different views like Kanban boards, lists and calendars. I really like the drag-and-drop feature too. Managing tasks and keeping my team in the loop is a lot simpler now.

Cons

It's easy to forget about the time running, since it's only shown on the specific project page.

Just keeps getting better over time

Pros

I love that I can manage all my team's projects and tasks using a simple checklist. It keeps everything organized without making things complicated.

Cons

It is a bit hard to learn especially if you're not very familiar with technology.