17hats
vs
VA Growth Suite
17hats vs VA Growth Suite
17hats is a no-frills CRM for service businesses — solid for booking flows but light on the timer + portal combo VAs rely on.
| Feature | 17hats | VA Growth Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Time tracking with running timer | ||
| Multi-client dashboard | ||
| PDF invoice generation | ||
| Branded client portal | ||
| Kanban task board per client | ||
| Starts at $0 (free plan) | ||
| No per-user pricing | ||
| Built for VAs specifically | ||
| Starting price | $15/mo | $0 free, $19/mo paid |
17hats — strengths
- Bookkeeping and invoicing in one place
- Online scheduling for client calls
- Affordable entry tier
17hats — limits for VAs
- Time tracker is buried under multiple menus
- Portal exists but feels dated (2010s aesthetic)
- Limited multi-currency support
Our honest take
17hats fits photographers and event planners better than VAs. VA Growth Suite trims the booking calendar and doubles down on the timer + portal flow VAs use daily.
When 17hats is the right choice
If you're already on 17hats and it's working, don't switch just to save a few dollars. But if you're just starting out as a VA — or you're paying for 17hats plus a second tool for invoicing or a client portal — we built VA Growth Suite to replace that stack.
When VA Growth Suite wins
- You're a solo VA or small agency (not a 20-person design studio)
- You need time tracking and invoicing and a client portal
- Flat pricing matters more than deep workflow automation
- You want to get set up in 5 minutes, not 5 days
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