Alternatives · Project Management
Paymo alternatives
Paymo compared with 8 alternatives: Teamwork.com, Avaza, Harvest, Productive, ActiveCollab and 3 more.
Paymo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.9 per month, billed annually (Solo, 1 user). 5 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PaymoThis tool | Free plan · from $5.9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Teamwork.com | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Avaza | Free plan · from $9.96/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Harvest | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Productive | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| ActiveCollab | Free trial · from $12.50/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Freelo | Free plan · from €10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Scoro | Free trial · from $17/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| todo.vu | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Paymo
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Teamwork.com
Project and resource management for client service teams
- Teamwork.com starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed yearly (3-user minimum). Paymo starts at $5.9 per month, billed annually (Solo, 1 user).
- Only Teamwork.com lists a browser extension.
- Only Paymo lists a Linux app.
- Teamwork.com also covers workflow automation.
- Paymo also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients for tracked time
- Free plan · from $9.96/mo
Avaza
Project management with timesheets, expenses and invoicing
- Avaza starts at $9.96 / month, billed annually ($119.50 a year). Paymo starts at $5.9 per month, billed annually (Solo, 1 user).
- Only Paymo lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Avaza also covers team chat and reports.
- Paymo also covers tasks and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Consultancies and agencies that bill clients for tracked time
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Harvest
Time tracking that turns logged hours into client invoices
- Harvest starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually ($108 per seat). Paymo starts at $5.9 per month, billed annually (Solo, 1 user).
- Only Harvest lists a browser extension.
- Only Paymo lists a Linux app.
- Harvest also covers reports.
- Paymo also covers tasks, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients for tracked hours
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Productive
Projects, resourcing and finances for agencies and consultancies
- Productive starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly (3-seat minimum). Paymo starts at $5.9 per month, billed annually (Solo, 1 user).
- Paymo has a free plan. Productive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Paymo lists a Linux app.
- Productive also covers reports.
- Paymo also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients by project
- Free trial · from $12.50/mo
ActiveCollab
Project workspace with time tracking and invoicing for service teams
- ActiveCollab starts at $12.50 / month flat for up to 3 members, billed yearly. Paymo starts at $5.9 per month, billed annually (Solo, 1 user).
- Paymo has a free plan. ActiveCollab does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Paymo lists a Linux app.
- ActiveCollab is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ActiveCollab also covers team chat.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that track time and invoice clients
- Free plan · from €10/mo
Freelo
Simple task and project management with time and cost reports
- Freelo starts at €10 per user / month, billed monthly (Lite; 14% off paid annually). Paymo starts at $5.9 per month, billed annually (Solo, 1 user).
- Only Freelo lists a browser extension.
- Only Paymo lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Freelo also covers mind mapping.
- Paymo also covers Pomodoro timer and invoicing.
Suits: Small teams and freelancers who bring clients in as guests
- Free trial · from $17/mo
Scoro
Modular professional services automation for service firms
- Scoro starts at $17 per user / month, billed annually (5-user minimum). Paymo starts at $5.9 per month, billed annually (Solo, 1 user).
- Paymo has a free plan. Scoro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Paymo lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Scoro also covers sales pipeline and reports.
- Paymo also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Consultancies and agencies that quote, deliver and bill in one system
- Free plan · from $9/mo
todo.vu
Task management with built-in time tracking and client billing
- todo.vu starts at $9 per user / month. Paymo starts at $5.9 per month, billed annually (Solo, 1 user).
- Only Paymo lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- todo.vu also covers templates, calendar and reports.
- Paymo also covers Gantt & timelines, Pomodoro timer and invoicing.
Suits: Freelancers and consultants who bill clients by the hour
Limits worth knowing in Paymo
- Free and Solo are limited to 1 user, with 2 and 5 projects respectively. Adding teammates means moving to Plus or Pro.
- Gantt charts, task dependencies, team scheduling, timesheet approvals and leave management are on the Pro plan only.
- Integrations and API access start at the Plus plan.
- Monthly billing costs more: $9.9, $15.9 and $23.9 against $5.9, $10.9 and $16.9 on annual billing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Paymo?
The alternatives to Paymo in this directory are Teamwork.com, Avaza, Harvest, Productive, ActiveCollab, Freelo, Scoro and todo.vu. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Paymo.
Is there a free alternative to Paymo?
Yes. Teamwork.com, Avaza, Harvest, Freelo and todo.vu have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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