ActiveCollab

Project Management Paid

Agencies that bill clients for their time are the natural audience for ActiveCollab, which combines project tracking with time logging, expenses, and client invoicing. The interface stays straightforward even with that financial layer built in, which keeps it approachable for smaller teams. Integrations with Slack, Zapier, Google Workspace, QuickBooks, and Trello round out the delivery and billing workflow.

It's aimed at small and mid-size agencies that want delivery and billing handled by the same straightforward tool.

At a glance

Who's it for?

Agencies use it to manage project delivery and client billing together instead of juggling separate systems.

Strength

Its combination of time and expense tracking with client invoicing, in a straightforward interface, makes it attractive for smaller agencies.

Trade-off

It's less suited to large enterprises with more complex organizational needs.

When to choose it

A strong option for smaller agencies that want delivery and billing handled by the same tool.

Why teams choose it

  • Time and expense tracking
  • Client invoicing
  • Straightforward UI

FAQ

Is ActiveCollab free to use?

ActiveCollab is a paid tool; it doesn't offer a permanent free plan, though a trial is usually available.

Does ActiveCollab have desktop or mobile apps?

ActiveCollab is available on Web, Desktop, Mobile.

What integrations does ActiveCollab support?

ActiveCollab integrates with tools like Slack, Zapier, Google Workspace, QuickBooks, Trello, among others.

Is ActiveCollab cloud-based or self-hosted?

ActiveCollab is cloud-based (SaaS); there's no self-hosted option.

What team sizes is ActiveCollab built for?

ActiveCollab is designed for these team sizes: Small team, Mid-size.

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