Side by side
Effie vs Pitchwick
Both stand on proposal software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Effie brings client workflows, project tasks, time tracking, proposals and billing together for service businesses. Its listed plan is free, with proposal drafting and workspace AI among its tools.
Visit Effie Free plan Web
Pitchwick brings proposal drafting, client review, signatures, and follow-on contracts and invoices into one web tool. Its free plan is limited to three proposals per month, while paid plans add unlimited proposals and team options.
Visit PitchwickThe facts
| Effie | Pitchwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | tryeffie.com | pitchwick.com |
| On proposal software | #23 of 134 | #27 of 134 |
Effie: what it does well
- Free plan requires no credit card.
- Clients can sign and accept proposals by public link.
- Time tracking supports approvals and cost reporting.
- Stripe supports invoicing and card payments.
- Workflow emails can use a connected Gmail account.
What to know first
- AI proposal drafting uses up to 4,000 characters of website context.
- The listed platform is web only.
Pitchwick: what it does well
- Creates proposals from a brief in under 60 seconds
- Clients can accept through a portal without an account
- Includes electronic signatures for both parties
- Accepted proposals can become contracts and invoices
- Free plan includes three proposals per month
What to know first
- No CRM integrations
- Free plan is limited to three proposals monthly
- Pro team support is capped at 10 seats
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