FileCurrent vs Dubsado

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

FileCurrentDubsado
Price$15/month (or $129/year)from ~$25/month
Learning curveMinimal — set up in minutesSteep — workflow-heavy setup
Automated payment remindersAutomated, uncappedYes
Built forSolo freelancersPower users and studios
Free trial7-day free trial, no cardFree trial (3 clients)

What Dubsado does well

Dubsado is powerful for client management and automation: detailed workflows, forms, and a deep CRM. If you love configuring a system exactly to your process, it rewards that.

Where it falls short for solo freelancers

That power comes with a steep learning curve, and the setup can take real time before it pays off. For a solo freelancer who mainly needs to send a contract, invoice, and get paid, it is more system than the job requires.

When Dubsado is the better pick

Freelancers and studios who want a deep, highly-configurable CRM and are willing to invest time setting up workflows.

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 Dubsado 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.