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StackOS vs separate tools

The short answer

A best-of-breed stack gives you a specialist for every job and a bill for every specialist: about $216 a month for one person and $865 for five at list prices. Worse, none of them know about each other. StackOS puts the client, the project, the money, and the website on one record for $69.95 a month plus $24.95 per teammate.

Last checked October 9, 2026. Prices from each vendor's pricing page.

separate tools is for

Studios with a specialist need in one area that no all-in-one meets.

Their pitch

“One tool per job”

StackOS is for

Studios that want one record of each client instead of a dozen logins.

Our pitch

“Your studio, one stack.” The all-in-one platform for people who build the web.

Feature and price comparison

StackOS vs separate tools, feature and price comparison
FeatureStackOSSeparate tools
One record of each clientIncludedNot built in
Client portal across everythingIncludedNot built in
Logins to manageOneAbout 20
Monthly cost, 1 person$69.95, yearlyAbout $216
Monthly cost, 5 people$169.75, yearlyAbout $865

Checked October 9, 2026. Features change; check each vendor before you buy.

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Where separate tools is better

  • Depth in any single category, from the category leader
  • Integrations with almost everything
  • Your team may already know them

Where StackOS is better

  • One record of the client: deal, project, invoices, logins, and website health
  • One bill, one login, one place to train new hires
  • A client portal that ties it together
  • About 80% less than the full stack for a five person studio

Switching

Moving from separate tools is easier than you think.

Read the switching guide
  1. 1Start with your next new client and run them end to end in StackOS.
  2. 2Import clients and contacts from CSV, and books from QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage.
  3. 3Cancel tools one at a time as their jobs move over.

Frequently asked questions

What tools does StackOS replace?

CRM, proposals, e-signature, project management, time tracking, a client portal, invoicing, accounting, a password manager, a WordPress dashboard, uptime monitoring, scheduling, team chat, and more. It does not replace email and documents.

Do I have to switch everything at once?

No. Most studios start with their next new client and move the rest over as they go.

Where do the stack prices come from?

Each vendor's annual list price from its pricing page, checked October 9, 2026, assuming 10 client sites for one person and 40 for five.

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