The Dubsado alternative for agencies that run projects
Dubsado automates the paperwork around a client. Rileno runs the work itself: projects, milestones, meetings and a client portal, starting free.
Dubsado details checked on 25 October 2026.
The short version
Dubsado is a client-management tool with powerful workflow automation, contracts and payments, and it is clear that it is not a team project-management tool. Rileno is built around the project: requirements, milestones and tasks, meetings that feed into them, and a portal where clients follow progress. If automating forms and contracts is the job, Dubsado is strong. If delivering projects is the job, Rileno fits better.
Choose Rileno if
- You need to track projects through milestones and tasks
- You want an AI notetaker that works on Google Meet and Teams, not just Zoom
- You want to start free, without a trial clock
- You want call outcomes to land on the project as requirements
Choose Dubsado if
- You rely on automated workflows for forms, contracts and follow-ups
- You need contracts and e-signatures today
- You want clients to pay by card inside the tool
Rileno vs Dubsado, feature by feature
| Feature | Rileno | Dubsado |
|---|---|---|
| Paid plans from | $15/mo $12/mo billed yearly | $35/mo Starter; $335 billed yearly |
| Free plan | Yes Free forever, up to 5 clients | No 21-day free trial |
| Team pricing | $39/mo flat Unlimited team members on Agency Pro | 3 users included Then an add-on from $25/mo for 4–10 users |
| Fees on your client payments | None Clients pay you directly; Rileno never touches the money | Processor fees No Dubsado fee; e.g. 2.9% + 30¢ per US card via Dubsado Payments |
| Client portal | Yes On every plan | Yes On both plans |
| AI notetaker that joins your calls | Yes Remi, for Zoom, Google Meet and Teams | Yes Documented for Zoom calls |
| Requirements extracted from meetings | Yes | No Produces a summary with next steps |
| Projects, milestones and tasks | Yes | Basic Pipeline and tasks; Dubsado says it is not a team project-management tool |
| Quotes and invoices | Yes With PDF export | Yes |
| Contracts and e-signature | No | Yes |
| Booking links | Yes Synced with Google Calendar | Yes Premier plan only |
| Online card payments | No By design — payments are recorded, not processed | Yes Via Stripe, Square or PayPal |
Dubsado information is from its public website as of 25 October 2026 and may have changed since. Sources: Dubsado pricing, Dubsado product info, Dubsado notetaker, Dubsado payment fees.
What actually differs
Why agencies switch from Dubsado
Built around the project
Rileno tracks each project from requirements to milestones to tasks, with progress worked out from the tasks themselves. Dubsado focuses on the client paperwork around the work rather than the work itself.
A notetaker for every call platform
Dubsado documents its notetaker for Zoom. Remi joins Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, and turns what the client asked for into requirements on the project.
Start free
Dubsado starts at $35 a month after a 21-day trial. Rileno is free for up to five clients, with Solo at $15 a month when you need more.
Rileno vs Dubsado: common questions
Something else on your mind? Ask us directly.
Is Rileno cheaper than Dubsado?
For most small teams, yes. Rileno has a free plan, Solo is $15 a month, and Agency Pro is $39 a month for unlimited team members. Dubsado Starter is $35 a month ($335 a year) and Premier is $55 a month ($525 a year), with three users included.
Does Rileno have workflow automation like Dubsado?
Not in the same way. Dubsado’s automated workflows are one of its strengths. Rileno focuses on projects, meetings, invoices and the client portal.
Does Rileno support contracts and e-signatures?
Not yet. If you need them today, Dubsado has them on both plans.
Can my clients see their project in Rileno?
Yes. Clients get their own portal login and see the progress, documents, meeting summaries and invoices you choose to share. Nothing is shared by default.
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