ActiveCollab

Project management and invoicing for creative teams.

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.

ActiveCollab pricing

Plus

$12.50 per month

Billed yearly, or $15 billed monthly; flat price for up to 3 members

  • Unlimited clients for free
  • Unlimited projects and tasks
  • Time tracking and personal timesheets
  • List, Kanban, and Gantt views

Pro

$10 per user / month

Billed yearly, or $11 billed monthly

  • Unlimited members
  • 100 GB storage
  • Time and expense reporting
  • Zapier, Slack, and webhooks integrations

Pro+

$15 per user / month

Billed yearly, or $17 billed monthly

  • Workload and capacity planning
  • Integrated invoicing
  • Project budgeting and profitability
  • QuickBooks integration

Prices in USD, checked October 2026. Prices exclude VAT and local taxes unless stated, and may vary by region, team size, and billing period. Vendors change plans often. See current ActiveCollab pricing →

Why teams choose it

  • Time and expense tracking
  • Client invoicing
  • Straightforward UI

FAQ

Is ActiveCollab free to use?

No. ActiveCollab doesn't have a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.50 per month (Plus).

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.

Reviewed by the PM Help Tools team · Last updated · How we review tools

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