Dubsado Pricing: Starter vs Premier Plan Explained
Last Updated November 2025
If you're looking into Dubsado and trying to figure out which plan makes sense before you commit, you're in the right place. There are two paid plans - Starter at $35/month and Premier at $55/month - and the difference between them is bigger than the $20 price gap suggests.
This post breaks down what's included in each plan, who each one is actually for, and what the add-on costs look like so there are no surprises.
And before we get into it: if you're ready to sign up, use my code EMAKATIRAEE to save 30% off your first month or year.
The Dubsado Free Trial
Before you pay anything, Dubsado gives you a 21-day free trial with full access to the Premier plan. That means you can poke around all the features - workflows, scheduling, proposals, the whole thing - before deciding which plan to land on.
I'd encourage you to actually use the trial period rather than just sign up and forget about it. Set up a form, run a test workflow, send yourself a proposal. You'll get a much better feel for whether Dubsado is the right fit for your business when you've actually used it.
Once the trial ends, you'll need to choose a paid plan to keep going.
Dubsado Pricing at a Glance
Starter Plan: $35/month or $335/year.
Premier Plan: $55/month or $525/year.
Dubsado’s pricing for Starter and Premier plans
The Starter Plan
$35 per month or $335 per year
The Starter plan covers the core features: contracts, invoices, forms, client portals, and email integration. If you're just getting started and need a more organized way to send and track documents, this gets you there.
What’s included:
Unlimited projects & clients
Invoicing & payment plans
Email integration
Form & email templates
Client portals
Calendar connection
One active lead capture form
The main limitations to know about: no automated workflows, no scheduling, no public proposals, and only one active lead capture form. So if you're planning to automate any part of your client process - even something simple like automatically sending a contract after a proposal is signed - you'll need the Premier plan for that.
The Premier Plan
$55 per month or $525 per year
The Premier plan is where Dubsado really shines. Everything from the Starter plan is included, plus the features that save you a lot of time: automated workflows, scheduling, public proposals, and integrations with tools like Zapier and your bookkeeping software.
What's included:
Everything in the Starter plan
Unlimited lead capture forms
Scheduling
Automated workflows
Public proposals
Bookkeeping integration
Zapier integration
This is the plan I use for every single client setup, and honestly it's the one I'd point most service-based businesses toward. The automation alone pays for the difference in price pretty quickly once you're not manually sending every contract and invoice.
Starter vs Premier: Which One Is Right for You?
Go with the Starter plan if:
You're brand new to CRMs and want to start simple
You only need contracts and invoices right now and can add more later
Automation isn't a priority yet
Go with the Premier plan if:
You want to automate your client onboarding
You need scheduling
You're using - or plan to use - public proposals
You want to connect Dubsado with other tools like Zapier or your accounting software
Whichever plan you choose, grab my free Dubsado setup checklist once you're in. It walks you through exactly what to set up first, with a short video for every step.
One thing worth noting: you can start on Starter and upgrade later, so it's not a permanent decision. That said, if you already know you want workflows and automation, just start on Premier.
Adding Team Members
Dubsado includes up to 3 users at no extra cost. If you have a bigger team, here's how the additional pricing works:
4–10 users for an additional $25/month
11–20 users for an additional $45/month
21–30 users for an additional $60/month
There are three user roles to know about:
Basic: can only access projects and tasks they're assigned to
Accountant: access to invoices, transactions, chart of accounts, and reports only
Admin: access to almost everything - the exception being billing, the main user's calendar, and connecting their own email or calendar
Additional Brands
If you run more than one business, you can add separate brands to your Dubsado account for $10/month each. Each brand gets its own logo, colors, and email settings, and you can switch between them with one click.
One important detail: you can only connect one calendar across all brands. If each business needs its own separate scheduling setup, this won't work cleanly.
Using additional brands for multiple currencies
If you work with clients in different currencies - say CAD and USD - you can set up a separate brand for each currency and connect a different payment processor to each one. It's a bit of a workaround, but it works.
Note: if you only need the extra brand for currency purposes, it's worth reaching out to Dubsado support directly. They may be able to set up the extra brand with no additional monthly charge.
FAQs
How much does Dubsado cost per month?
The Starter plan is $35/month and the Premier plan is $55/month. Both plans are cheaper when billed annually.
Is there a free version of Dubsado?
There's no permanent free version, but the 21-day free trial gives you full access to the Premier plan - no credit card required to start.
Can I upgrade from Starter to Premier later?
Yes, you can upgrade at any time.
Does Dubsado charge per client or project?
No - both plans include unlimited clients and projects. You're just paying for the plan tier, not usage.
Is there a discount for Dubsado?
Yes. Use my link to save 30% off your first month or year.
Ready to Get Your Dubsado Set Up?
If you've decided Dubsado is the right tool and you'd rather hand the setup off to someone who does this every day, that's exactly what I offer.
I work with photographers, wedding planners, and other service providers to build out a fully custom Dubsado setup - forms, workflows, proposals, the whole thing - so your client experience is smooth from day one.
The first step is a free 20-minute discovery call. We'll talk through your current process, what's missing, and whether working together makes sense.