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Assembly alternatives
Assembly compared with 5 alternatives: HoneyBook, Dubsado, Plutio, Moxie and Bonsai.
Assembly has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AssemblyThis tool | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| HoneyBook | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Dubsado | Free trial · from $335/yr | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Plutio | Free trial · from $15.83/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Moxie | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Bonsai | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Assembly starts at $29 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 2 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Dubsado.
HoneyBook scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Assembly
- Free trial · from $29/mo
HoneyBook
Client management, contracts and payments for independents
- HoneyBook starts at $29 / month, billed yearly ($36 billed monthly). Assembly starts at $29 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- Assembly has a free plan. HoneyBook does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only HoneyBook lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Assembly lists macOS and Windows apps.
- HoneyBook also covers templates, booking links, sales pipeline and workflow automation.
Suits: Photographers, event planners and other independents who book clients
- Free trial · from $335/yr
Dubsado
Client management, contracts and invoicing for service businesses
- Dubsado starts at $335 / year for Starter ($35 billed monthly). Assembly starts at $29 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- Assembly has a free plan. Dubsado does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dubsado lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Assembly lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Dubsado also covers templates, booking links, workflow automation, time tracking and reports.
Suits: Photographers, planners, designers, coaches and similar service providers
- Free trial · from $15.83/mo
Plutio
All-in-one freelance app: projects, proposals, contracts and invoices
- Plutio starts at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Assembly starts at $29 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- Assembly has a free plan. Plutio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Plutio lists iOS and Android apps.
- Plutio also covers booking links, kanban boards and time tracking.
- Assembly also covers app builder, no-code and file sharing.
Suits: Freelancers who want proposals, contracts, projects and invoices in one place
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Moxie
Freelance business app: clients, projects, invoices and basic books
- Moxie starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Assembly starts at $29 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- Assembly has a free plan. Moxie does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Moxie lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Assembly lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Moxie also covers booking links, sales pipeline, time tracking and expense tracking.
Suits: Solo freelancers who want clients, projects and invoices in one app
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Bonsai
Client, project and billing software for agencies and freelancers
- Bonsai starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. Assembly starts at $29 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- Assembly has a free plan. Bonsai does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Bonsai lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Bonsai lists a browser extension.
- Only Assembly lists a Windows app.
Suits: Freelancers and small agencies that bill clients by the hour or by retainer
Limits worth knowing in Assembly
- Build credits past the monthly allowance cost $0.60 each, extra apps $5 a month each, and Starter cannot add internal users.
- Payments carry fees on every plan: cards 2.9% + $0.30 and ACH 1%, plus a store fee from 2.0% on Free to 0.7% on Advanced and extra on invoices and subscriptions.
- API access, Zapier, Make, custom domains and removing the Assembly badge start at Professional; HIPAA with a BAA and enforced MFA at Advanced.
- There is no native mobile app; clients use the portal in a mobile browser, and the desktop apps are for Mac and Windows only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Assembly?
The alternatives to Assembly in this directory are HoneyBook, Dubsado, Plutio, Moxie and Bonsai. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Assembly.
Is there a free alternative to Assembly?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. HoneyBook, Dubsado, Plutio, Moxie and Bonsai offer a free trial.
Which Assembly alternatives work on Android?
The Assembly listing does not include an Android app. HoneyBook, Dubsado, Plutio, Moxie and Bonsai list one.
Which Assembly alternatives work on iOS?
The Assembly listing does not include an iOS app. HoneyBook, Dubsado, Plutio, Moxie and Bonsai list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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