FileCurrent vs 17hats

An honest look at how FileCurrent and 17hats compare for a solo freelancer, so you can pick the one that actually fits how you work.

FileCurrent17hats
Price$15/month (or $129/year)$45–$60/month (full plan)
Automated payment remindersAutomated, uncappedYes
FocusContracts, invoices, getting paidFull small-business management
Built forSolo freelancersService businesses
Free trial7-day free trial, no cardFree trial

What 17hats does well

17hats bundles the full small-business workflow — leads, quotes, contracts, invoicing, and bookkeeping — into one place, with strong lead and project management for service businesses.

Where it falls short for solo freelancers

The plan that includes the features most people want runs $45–$60/month, and the interface feels dated next to newer tools. For a solo freelancer focused on contracts and getting paid, it is a big, business-oriented tool at a higher price.

When 17hats is the better pick

Service businesses that want lead-to-invoice project management and bookkeeping in one, and will use the fuller feature set.

Why freelancers choose FileCurrent

  • Clients pay you directly — FileCurrent never touches your money or takes a transaction fee
  • Automated payment reminders with no daily cap — they run until you are paid
  • $15/month flat (or $129/year), no per-user pricing
  • Contracts, e-signatures, invoices, and reminders in one place, built for solo freelancers

Comparing more options? See our roundup of 17hats alternatives.

Try FileCurrent free for 7 days

$15/month or $129/year, never a cut of your payments, and reminders that chase late payers for you. No credit card required.

Competitor pricing and features are as of publication and may change; check each provider for the latest. This comparison reflects FileCurrent's view for a solo-freelancer use case.