# Dubsado Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Dubsado

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of Dubsado

Ease of use

3.7

Customer Service

4.3

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

SB

Sabre’ B

Systems StrategistInternet, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“I loved using it, it keep things running for me in the background and so I could focus on working and it sent reminders out for me“

March 24, 2026

PS

Paola S

Owner, Video Editor, Content ProducerMarketing and Advertising, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Some of the features are clunky like scheduling, form design, and adding multiple links or buttons.“

November 6, 2025

PS

Paola S

Owner, Video Editor, Content ProducerMarketing and Advertising, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Sharing contracts and invoices is easy to manage and I like that I have some branding or customization availability - it's not perfect but it works. “

November 6, 2025

CH

Chloe H

Fractional COOManagement Consulting, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“Overall it just feels a bit clunky and perhaps too expensive and heavy for my business.... but now I honestly feel stuck in the product since I spent so much time creating documents and the various scheduling links and forms are all through my dubsado account. If were to switch to another provider, I would have to do a major overhaul across all my other marketing tools.“

November 11, 2024

SJ

Sarah J

Virtual AssistantFood & Beverages, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Their workflow system with automated emails is desirable.“

October 15, 2025

AH

Amanda H

Copywriter and Launch StrategistMarketing and Advertising, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“I think it’s very clunky, I struggle understanding what sections or categories to find things or how to properly set them up it’s very overwhelming and I am tech savvy I just find this difficult and not user friendly“

June 28, 2024

CH

Chloe H

Fractional COOManagement Consulting, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“It helps unify my brand and keep all my legal items in one location.“

November 11, 2024

SB

Stephanie B

Customer Experience AnalystSemiconductors, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Sometimes there is a lag between my actual email inbox versus the Dubsado inbox.“

August 7, 2023

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Jamie S.  
Productivity Coach  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Dubsado is an excellent CRM!"

December 6, 2022

5.0

Overall I love Dubsado. I wish the setup had been a bit more intuitive. I've made peace with not utilizing all of the features and will maybe get them set up one day. There are people you can pay to set up your Dubsado account that are certified by Dubsado.

Pros

I love the ability to customize everything sent out to clients allowing me to stay on brand. I also love that my clients find it easy to schedule and pay invoices. Very intuitive on the client side.

Cons

Dubsado is a major endeavor for setup. 2+ years later, I still have features I'm not using to the best of their ability.

Switched from

[17hats](https://www.capterra.com/p/144328/17hats/)

I was not happy with the way projects were organized in 17 hats. Did not work for my model.

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PS

Paola S.  
Owner, Video Editor, Content Producer  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Get your business system in place with Dubsado"

November 6, 2025

4.0

Good. It keeps all my client work data in one place especially helpful around tax time. I can even setup a client portal where my client can see invoices, other relevant docs (like contracts), and even conversations. Sharing contracts and invoices is easy to manage and I like that I have some branding or customization availability - it's not perfect but it works. It does have a free subscription which allows 3 clients and that's a good place to start.

Pros

It has a lot of features that are useful for business users. For the most part, it's a user friendly software and if you take the time to learn the ins and outs can really make a difference in how you manage your business and clients. The cost for the software isn't too high and I do think it's affordable especially if you consider the features however, I would like to see a $15/m subscription that allows you to have a few more customers on your roster.

Cons

Some of the features are clunky like scheduling, form design, and adding multiple links or buttons. There is a learning curving it's not extensive but if you have never worked in or with a CRM or a Project Mangement tool you do need to spend time learning how to make the most of templates (make sure they right for your systems), workflows/automations, and setting up your dashboard. It works much better as a CRM than a project management tool.

Switched from

[HoneyBook](https://www.capterra.com/p/162588/HoneyBook/)

Ease of use, cost, and the ability to have 3 clients on a free subscription.

Review Source

SB

Sabre’ B.  
Systems Strategist  
Internet  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A great CRM to use for your business "

March 24, 2026

5.0

I loved using it, it keep things running for me in the background and so I could focus on working and it sent reminders out for me

Pros

The automations and the capabilities. It was pretty straight forward to use. And I like how seamless everything is

Cons

I’m not a design person when it comes to filling out forms, so that was different to me and was harder for me to set up for myself

Switched from

[HoneyBook](https://www.capterra.com/p/162588/HoneyBook/)

I had made the switch because of the free trail and it had more capabilities than HoneyBook

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CH

Chloe H.  
Fractional COO  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great software, but overkill for my needs."

November 11, 2024

3.0

Pros

I like the contract management and forms. It helps unify my brand and keep all my legal items in one location. Also streamlines the contract signing process and editing the various contracts. I can also track payments on contracts there.

Cons

Overall it just feels a bit clunky and perhaps too expensive and heavy for my business.... but now I honestly feel stuck in the product since I spent so much time creating documents and the various scheduling links and forms are all through my dubsado account. If were to switch to another provider, I would have to do a major overhaul across all my other marketing tools.

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SL

Sydney L.  
Advertiser  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Dubsado helps me manage my business "

January 3, 2026

5.0

Pros

Dubsado is a great CRM that makes it easy to track projects and invoices, put together proposals and packages, and has automated workflows to help onboard seamlessly.

Cons

It does have a bit of a learning curve, and it does take a bit of leg work to get everything set up the way you need it.

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DJ

Daphnah J.  
Web Designer  
Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best CRM on the market. "

April 4, 2025

5.0

Overall my experience with Dubsado is great and I am using it daily.

Pros

I love to use Dubsado for my business! What I like most is that I can have clients easily accept a proposal, sign a contract, and pay their invoices all at once.

Cons

What I like least about Dubsado is the learning curve. Figuring out the best setup and learning how to automate your workflows takes quite a bit of time.

Alternatives considered

[HoneyBook](https://www.capterra.com/p/162588/HoneyBook/)

Reason for choosing Dubsado

At the time Dubsado had a lot more customization compared to Honeybook.

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Yelle B.  
Co-founder & Brand Strategist  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Got the Job Done Well – Could Be Much Better"

August 2, 2023

4.0

It definitely got the job done, it was the best platform out there for what we needed, but it could have been so much better.

Pros

My boutique creative agency was looking for a way to send proposals to both our clients and teammates through a platform that also had invoicing. The way Dubsado merges the proposal, contract, and invoice is really seamless. We also liked that our clients and teammates had a login to their portal where they could see all their contracts and correspondence. The latter feature was better than Honeybook because they didn't need to login every time they wanted to see an email. They could see emails in their email.

Cons

Dubsado has a severe learning curve. It has such an active facebook group because it's so hard to set up Dubsado and there are people who literally specialize in Dubsado setup as part of their career. I think there has to be a more simple way to build a platform like this. I never had the time to make my contracts and portals look all specialized because Dubsado didn't make it easy to customize.

Alternatives considered

[HoneyBook](https://www.capterra.com/p/162588/HoneyBook/)[WorkMarket](https://www.capterra.com/p/192163/WorkMarket/)

Reason for choosing Dubsado

Dubsado seemed to be a better flow for our clients and teammates because they didn't have to log in to see their correspondence every time. WorkMarket was too expensive.

Switched from

[PayPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/)[Stripe](https://www.capterra.com/p/123889/Stripe/)[Venmo](https://www.capterra.com/p/222572/Venmo-/)

We wanted to level up our business and find a platform more all-in-one

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SJ

Sarah J.  
Virtual Assistant  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Dubsado is Great!"

October 15, 2025

5.0

I have been using Dubsado for 6 years now through a bakery, and I love this program. It is easy to use, and has many great qualities. One of the few CRMs that seems to "do it all".

Pros

There is a lot to love about Dubsado! Their workflow system with automated emails is desirable. I love that our email inbox is also recorded and reflected in Dubsado. The cost is not too much, especially if you can catch them on one of their annual sales. The customer support is top tier and fast to get a response. Lastly, it is user friendly for even the most novice user.

Cons

I wish the calendar function was better, that you could jump to a specific date, and that you can hover over a project to see the details rather than needing to click into each project. I also would love to see an "upload photo" function outside of the notes section (easier, less clicking).

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CS

Cathy S.  
Venue manager  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Dubsado is terrific "

February 4, 2025

5.0

Positive for sure. Makes my workload more streamlined and accurate

Pros

This product is so easy to use very easy to manoeuvre around

Cons

I don’t not like anything it’s all really well out together

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TR

Tanya R.  
Founder and brand designer  
Design  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great for client onboarding "

December 7, 2024

5.0

It’s great. It makes sending proposals, automating workflows and managing leads really simple

Pros

It’s great for making client onboarding super simple. The first time I sent over a proposal, my client paid within 5 minutes because it was so easy!

Cons

I really wish the project management aspect was stronger. The client portal isn’t that great so I have to use a different project management tool. But it integrates really well with most things so it’s not too much of a problem.

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LD

Lashall D.  
Owner  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Dubsado Review"

October 14, 2024

4.0

Overall experience has been great. With a fee upgrades this will be even better.

Pros

I like that it over a trial up to 3 clients to see if i liked the product. I also like that their support team helps upload templates.

Cons

Sometimes things are not intuitive. There are several limitations on connecting calendars.

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SB

Sara B.  
Studio Manager  
Photography  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Such a help to small business"

November 24, 2021

5.0

I love this program and it's been hugely helpful as our small business has expanded quite a bit in the last few years. There's no way we would have been able to keep up with client communication and organization without it. It is a bit time consuming on the front end (each time you set up something new within the program) but it's worth it. After initial set up, it saves you so much time.

Pros

This product helps us to stay very organized as we gain new leads from our website. We're able to automatically send information related to the lead interest and then track and organize these leads as they move through the workflows we've set up. There are layers upon layers of ways to organize leads, clients and jobs. You can stay really simple in this organization or get as detailed as you like.

Cons

I typically have to train and really work at setting up new systems, and often ask for assistance from customer service. While it's worth it, you'll need to invest some time into using this program well.

Reason for choosing Dubsado

The features - it covers everything we needed from lead capture, forms, invoices, contracts, sorting and categorizing leads, clients, projects, scheduling, etc. Dubsado had everything (and more) that we needed to run smoothly.

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BB

Bethany B.  
Editor  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Incredibly capable CRM"

November 22, 2021

5.0

Dubsado is a great value for money—if nothing else, it's much more affordable than separately purchasing invoicing, contract, and calendar software, but of course the usability goes far beyond that. If Dubsado added payment processing to be more competitive with Honeybook, it would be an absolute slam dunk.

Pros

Dubsado sometimes feels like it can do anything, if you just figure out how to use it creatively enough! It's more affordable than its direct competitors and it always feels as if there's more to explore.

Cons

Dubsado's interface isn't very intuitive, and often, processes for fairly basic tasks require pretty complex workarounds. It would work perfectly right out of the gate for certain kinds of businesses, but as soon as your business strays from the ordinary, you have to get very creative to figure out how to use Dubsado for your purposes. That said, once you do figure it out (and you will), you'll have a much deeper understanding of Dubsado as a tool.

Alternatives considered

[HubSpot CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/152373/HubSpot-CRM/)

Reason for choosing Dubsado

Price

Switched from

[HoneyBook](https://www.capterra.com/p/162588/HoneyBook/)

Price

Review Source

TH

Tracy H.  
Coach  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Powerful and business critical"

July 8, 2022

5.0

Dubsado helps me run my coaching practice from leads to invoicing and offboarding. The only thing I don't use it for is actual booking because the calendar is glitchy.

Pros

I love the proposals which I can embed on my website. People can find them, book, pay and get an automation of all the forms they need before showing up for their call.

Cons

There is a long hard slog to understand how to set it up if you are unfamiliar with the terminology they use. I let it sit for months because I found it intimidating. THey do offer great support once you dive in though". The scheduler is in beta and can be glitchy.

Review Source

JB

Jess B.  
Entrepreneur  
Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Intuitive and Professional"

June 16, 2022

4.0

Very good! I’ve been using it for years.

Pros

I like that Dubsado is relatively easy to use. They have good customer support and lots of great options in their software to keep clients, projects, and financials organized.

Cons

It would be helpful if there was a way to integrate your bank account do transactions could be added automatically.

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KM

Kerri M.  
Owner  
Photography  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Software issue? Customer service won't care"

March 28, 2021

2.0

When reaching out to report an issue, customer service replies that it will be looked into, but weeks and months will pass without a resolution. They do not have the courtesy to give an update on the solution. Customer service has gone downhill and they clearly do not appreciate their customers. I'm really disappointed with their lack of customer service, and although I have expressed my displeasure and frustration, they do not care.

Pros

Workflow automation....when it actually works

Cons

The software is constantly having bugs and errors.

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MD

Megan D.  
CEO  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Decent depending on your biz"

July 30, 2020

5.0

Overall, I think it's great if you need all of the things it offers, BUT if you only need a few, there are other ways to meet those needs.

Pros

I love that Dubsado houses nearly all the fiddly-bits in one home. Contracts, leads, questionnaires - it's incredibly expansive and I deeply appreciate how much thought has gone into creating an all-in-one home.

Cons

AND YET. Despite using it for years I still find it confusing and frustrating to use. I've never gotten the hang of workflows and routinely have scheduler issues.

Review Source

MC

Melanie C.  
OBM  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Dubsado for small business owners"

May 20, 2021

3.0

It's a pretty great software, however a little clunky and the UX could be improved. Great value for money, but does have some limitations.

Pros

I love that it is an all in one software that includes proposals, contracts and payments. I also like that I can do intake questionnaires for further info required.

Cons

The scheduling integration isn't that easy to use and it only lets you sync one calendar, I also found that you can only bill in one currency a real pain. Having to set up a separate brand for each new currency is off-putting. I also find the design of the proposals and forms very limited. Having to learn HTML to make proposals look good is something I don't need. The Xero integration needs work as it keeps cutting in and out.

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Ruth B.  
Designer  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great for setting up automations "

May 7, 2021

4.0

Great so far, I think it should help me streamline my processes and systems and save me time overall

Pros

I like all the features it has to enable me to automate systems and processes in my business, including quotes, invoices, forms etc.

Cons

I am a new user and I am still setting it up, its slow more to needing to create content for the forms, quotes etc.. rather than it being hard to use

Review Source

BG

Brittany G.  
Consultant  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Efficient to incorporate for small business"

October 10, 2021

4.0

I look forward to continuing to use Dubsado for years ahead.

Pros

As a small business that is consistently writing new proposals, quotes, and RFPs, Dubsado really helps us work more strategically and efficiently to reach more people quicker (which our clients love). It has helped a process that could take up to 3 days, go down to 30 minutes or an hour on most days.

Cons

The most difficult part is setting up your Dubsado account and putting your respective packages. Once this is complete, the process is much easier to work through and add on new features if you'd like.

Review Source

KO

Kayla O.  
Senior Associate  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Useful invoicing and quoting"

August 6, 2021

5.0

I have had positive experiences with the invoicing and email automation.

Pros

I’ve seen this used by all kinds of small businesses and it adapts to meet their needs well.

Cons

It relies on a link, and changes can be made without alerting the recipient. Without a history log, it can be used unscrupulously.

Review Source

GJ

Gwyn J.  
Owner  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Tech support is way too slow"

August 16, 2024

4.0

Pros

The integrated forms, the invoicing feature, and the canned emails.

Cons

It can take a long time to get help with a problem, which can cause issues when trying to run a business. They need quicker tech support. You can only send email and wait hours for a reply. They rarely ever answer chat.

Review Source

AH

Amanda H.  
Copywriter and Launch Strategist  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Dubsado: not the most user friendly option "

June 28, 2024

1.0

I’ve had to use with clients and I find that while it offers a lot of what they need it lacks in ease of use.

Pros

I think it has good intuitive pieces to help funnel and move leads through a CRM

Cons

I think it’s very clunky, I struggle understanding what sections or categories to find things or how to properly set them up it’s very overwhelming and I am tech savvy I just find this difficult and not user friendly

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SB

Stephanie B.  
Customer Experience Analyst  
Semiconductors  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent for Efficiency and Customization"

August 7, 2023

5.0

Dubsado is without a great tool, that is an absolute must for my business. It provides so much help and customization to be organized and operate better with my army of one structure.

Pros

What I love most about Dubsado is the able to create custom fields, contracts, proposals and more. This is super helpful when dealing with various project types. The automated workflows that can be created are also very amazing. You honestly can set it and forget about it.

Cons

Some features that could use some improvement in Dubsado is the email functionality and some of the client information. You are able to have your emails linked to Dubsado, however it doesn't really seem as helpful as I originally perceived it to be. Sometimes there is a lag between my actual email inbox versus the Dubsado inbox. The client information could be cleaned up, for example, I would love if it could recognize that I have already entered the same clients and maybe update information as needed.

Switched from

[Tave Studio Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/92909/Tave-Studio-Manager/)

Tave interface with not as impressive as I would like. It would take me a while to fully get a grasp of all the features that are available and how they operate.

Review Source

BP

Brookelyn P.  
Virtual Executive Assistant  
Executive Office  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Workflow King!"

December 21, 2023

4.0

Pros

Workflows are very easy to create and manage. Proposals can populate contracts and invoice with precise detail. Smart fields and canned emails are easy to use.

Cons

I wish Dubsado would incorporate if/then options into their workflow, so I don't have to add so many worst case scenario steps into client workflows. I also wish that they would have folders inside of workflows and even templates. If one aspect of your clients business includes 10+ workflows and 30+ canned emails, it gets confusing without folders to start working on another revenue stream. I use prefixes to separate and organize, but folders would be a game changer.

Alternatives considered

[HoneyBook](https://www.capterra.com/p/162588/HoneyBook/)

Reason for choosing Dubsado

This particular client needed more automations and complex workflows, Honeybook does not currently have that capability.

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