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.
| FileCurrent | 17hats | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15/month (or $129/year) | $45–$60/month (full plan) |
| Automated payment reminders | Automated, uncapped | Yes |
| Focus | Contracts, invoices, getting paid | Full small-business management |
| Built for | Solo freelancers | Service businesses |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial, no card | Free trial |
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.
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.
Service businesses that want lead-to-invoice project management and bookkeeping in one, and will use the fuller feature set.
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$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.