Eccolo vs. Dubsado
Eccolo is studio management software built for independent makers. Orders, production runs, inventory, quotes, deposits and a client portal live in one streamlined app, from $15/month with a 30-day free trial.
Dubsado is client management for service businesses like photographers, designers, coaches and planners. It’s strong on proposals, contracts, invoices, scheduling and automated workflows, and includes a client portal. It isn’t built around physical goods, and its site doesn’t list inventory, production or costing.
Side by side
| Feature | ECCOLO | DUBSADO |
|---|---|---|
| Built for makers, orders & production | Yes | Service businesses |
| Cost breakdown & margin | Yes | Not listed |
| Quotes & invoices | Yes | Yes, proposals and invoices |
| Client portal | Yes | Yes |
| Deposits & payment requests | Yes | Payment plans and reminders |
| Production & inventory | Yes | Not listed |
| Uses AI | No | Yes |
| Starting price | $15/mo, 30-day free trial | $335/yr, 21-day free trial |
Dubsado details are based on dubsado.com, checked November 2026. “Not listed” means their site doesn’t mention it. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@eccolo.app.
Choose Eccolo if you...
- make physical things and take custom orders or commissions
- want quotes, deposits, production and client updates in one place
- would rather not build or maintain your own system
- want to get onboarded and using project management software quickly
- don’t want to get locked into a high monthly bill
Questions
Can I try Eccolo before switching from Dubsado?
Yes. Every new studio gets 30 days free, so you can run real orders in Eccolo before you commit.
Is Eccolo built for makers or service businesses?
Makers. Eccolo is designed around physical, custom-made work: materials, production, inventory and lead times.