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Eccolo vs. Spreadsheets
THE SHORT ANSWER
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.
SPREADSHEETS
Spreadsheets like Google Sheets or Excel are flexible and cheap, but generic. You build and maintain the system yourself, and quotes, payments and client updates end up in separate apps.
Side by side
| Feature | ECCOLO | SPREADSHEETS |
|---|---|---|
| Built for makers, orders & production | Yes | Build it yourself |
| Cost breakdown & margin | Yes | Manual formulas |
| Quotes & invoices | Yes | Separate tool |
| Client portal | Yes | Not included |
| Deposits & payment requests | Yes | Separate apps |
| Production & inventory | Yes | Manual tracking |
| Uses AI | No | Depends |
| Starting price | $15/mo, 30-day free trial | Free to start |
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 Spreadsheets?
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.