# Best CRM for Consultants in 2026: Discovery to Invoice

> Five CRMs for consultants compared on price, plan gates, seats and trial terms from vendor pages read October 14 and 25, 2026, from first call to paid invoice.

Canonical: https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-consultants/
Last updated: 2026-11-10

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BUYING GUIDES · 12 MIN READ

![Photo of Simon Dziak](https://clientworkhq.net/images/simon-dziak.jpg)[Simon Dziak](https://simondziak.com/)Editor, [Client Work HQ](https://clientworkhq.net/about/)Published Oct 1, 2026 · Updated Nov 10, 2026

[![Video companion: Best CRM for Consultants in 2026: Discovery to Invoice](https://clientworkhq.net/images/lf13.webp)**▶** Watch the walkthrough **8:05**](https://clientworkhq.net/watch/best-crm-for-consultants/)

[Key takeaways ↓](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-consultants/#short-answer)[Compare plans ↓](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-consultants/#side-by-side-comparison)[Watch video ↗](https://clientworkhq.net/watch/best-crm-for-consultants/)[Trial worksheet ↓](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-consultants/#trial-worksheet)

THE SHORT ANSWER

Our #1 pick is Workspace369 for consultants who want discovery, proposals, engagement work and billing connected, from $29 a month for one seat. HubSpot, Pipedrive, Bonsai and Moxie fit a free pipeline, a selling-heavy practice, solo hourly work and a lean budget; HubSpot Free CRM covers two users at $0.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

- Our #1 pick is Workspace369 for consultants whose engagement continues after the proposal; Cadet is $29 a month for one seat and Voyager $74 for two, as read on October 25, 2026.
- HubSpot Free CRM costs $0 for two users and 1,000 contacts with no expiry, but its workflow tool is listed under Professional.
- Pipedrive plans run $14 to $79 per seat a month billed annually, with a 14-day trial and no card required.
- Bonsai Essentials is $25 per user monthly and includes proposals, invoices and the portal; its trial is 7 days.
- Workspace369 has a pipeline board with deal values and a win rate, and Cadet caps at one seat, one pipeline and three email workflows.
- Workspace369, HubSpot, Pipedrive and Moxie document an MCP server for AI apps such as Claude and ChatGPT (Pipedrive's article covers Claude); Workspace369's docs say sends to clients wait for your approval by default.

**Next step:** [Workspace369 for consulting firms ↗](https://workspace369.com/solutions/consulting-firm-software/?utm_source=clientworkhq.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=best-crm-for-consultants&utm_content=answer). Plans start at $29 a month ($23.25 billed yearly). Cadet through Commander start with a 14-day free trial; a card is needed to start.

Our #1 pick is Workspace369. [Our editorial approach ↗](https://clientworkhq.net/about/#disclosure)

### In this guide

[What a CRM for consultants is (and is not)](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-consultants/#what-a-crm-for-consultants-is-and-is-not)[How we compared these tools](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-consultants/#how-we-compared-these-tools)[The best CRM for consultants in 2026](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-consultants/#the-best-crm-for-consultants-in-2026)[Side-by-side comparison](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-consultants/#side-by-side-comparison)[Connecting Claude or ChatGPT to these tools](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-consultants/#connecting-claude-or-chatgpt-to-these-tools)[Which CRM fits your consulting practice](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-consultants/#which-crm-fits-your-consulting-practice)[Test a fixed-price engagement before you commit](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-consultants/#test-a-fixed-price-engagement-before-you-commit)[Frequently asked questions](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-consultants/#frequently-asked-questions)[Next step: test one real engagement](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-consultants/#next-step-test-one-real-engagement)[Visual handoff test](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-consultants/#workflow-test)[Printable trial worksheet](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-consultants/#trial-worksheet)

[▶ Watch the 8:05 video](https://clientworkhq.net/watch/best-crm-for-consultants/)

### What changed in this guide

- Nov 1, 2026 — Added a section on connecting Claude or ChatGPT to each tool (MCP), from each vendor's own MCP documentation read on 2026-11-01, and an FAQ on it. Prices and ranking unchanged.
- Oct 25, 2026 — Prices re-read on 2026-10-25: Workspace369, HubSpot Free, HubSpot Starter, Bonsai and Moxie unchanged; Pipedrive prices do not load in the page HTML and keep their October 14 read date.
- Oct 14, 2026 — Rewritten to the buyer-guide format. Re-read the Workspace369, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Bonsai and Moxie pricing pages. Added a method section, numbered best-for entries with limits and trial terms, two tables and more FAQs. Workspace369 time tracking and Requests now sit on every plan.
- Oct 1, 2026 — Added sourced quick-comparison cards, a workflow diagram and a printable trial worksheet. Each comparison card records its own source-check date.

The companion video reflects its original recording. This article carries the updates listed here.

The best CRM for consultants carries one client relationship from the first conversation through delivery and billing. Our #1 pick is Workspace369 for that connected workflow. HubSpot Free covers a starting pipeline, Pipedrive suits a consultant who spends most of the week selling, Bonsai suits solo hourly work and Moxie a lean budget. We compared published plans on October 25, 2026, except Pipedrive, which we read on October 14, 2026. Check your own case with our [free trial checklist](https://clientworkhq.net/tools/trial-checklist/).

## What a CRM for consultants is (and is not)

A CRM for consultants records the people, the opportunity, the scope you agreed and what happens after the client says yes. A management assessment may expand to another division, and a marketing strategy may lead to implementation. The record has to survive those transitions.

It is not a full practice-management suite for a large firm, and it is not a document-management or compliance system. A fractional executive serving several sponsors should confirm access boundaries before inviting anyone. For the freelance version of this decision, see our [freelancer CRM guide](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-freelancers/).

## How we compared these tools

We compared five tools by reading their own pricing pages on October 25, 2026 (Pipedrive on October 14, 2026), in US dollars, for one consultant. These are the criteria:

1. **Entry price for the workflow you need:** pipeline only, or proposals, hours and invoicing as well, with the billing period stated.
2. **Plan gates:** which tier unlocks automation, scheduling, contracts or the client portal.
3. **Seats:** included users and what a third person costs.
4. **Trial terms:** length and whether a card is needed to start, or “not stated”.
5. **Delivery coverage:** whether the pages list proposals, time tracking and invoicing, or only sales tracking.

**What we did not test.** We did not sign up for or time any of these tools and have no customer ratings. Rankings are an editorial judgment from published plans. If you run the test, expect the handoff from a won deal to a delivery project to be the step that differs most.

The 8:05 video version, published September 30, 2026. It carries the original recording; this guide holds the later price checks.

## The best CRM for consultants in 2026

The order follows documented fit for a consultant who sells engagements and then delivers them. Workspace369 publishes this guide and is one of the options.

### 1\. Workspace369, best for the full engagement from proposal to paid invoice

Our #1 pick is Workspace369 for a consultant who also does the work. Its pricing page, read October 25, 2026, lists on every plan: client records, proposals with deposits on acceptance, contracts that clients sign through a link, intake forms and requests, projects with stages and tasks, a client portal, all time tracking turned into invoice lines, retainers, recurring invoices and files. Cadet is $29 a month ($23.25 billed yearly) for one seat. Voyager is $74 ($59.25 yearly) for two seats, and a third seat adds $10, so a three-person firm pays $84 a month. Workspace369 has a pipeline board with deal values, a weighted total and a win rate on every plan (one pipeline on Cadet, three on Voyager), and a Leads report from Voyager that shows which sources win and why leads are lost.

The limits: Cadet caps at one seat, 20 products and three email workflows. Client self-booking pages start on Specialist at $149 a month for ten seats. It is not a dedicated sales tool, so a consultant who spends most of the week on prospecting should compare Pipedrive. The trial is 14 days and asks for a card to start.

**Best for:** solo consultants and small firms where one person sells, delivers and invoices the same engagement. [Workspace369 pricing](https://workspace369.com/pricing/?utm_source=clientworkhq.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=best-crm-for-consultants)

### 2\. HubSpot, best for a free starting pipeline

HubSpot’s page says its free CRM costs nothing for up to two users and 1,000 contacts, with no expiry and no credit card. Its listed popular features include contact management, deal pipelines, CRM import and a reporting dashboard. HubSpot’s CRM page says paid tiers start at $15 per seat a month on Starter, $50 on Professional and $75 on Enterprise. The Starter page lists $20 per seat normally, with a limited-time offer of $10 monthly or $7 with an annual commitment for new customers.

The limit is what comes after the sale: the pages we read list no time tracking, client portal or project delivery. HubSpot’s workflow guide lists workflows under Professional and Enterprise. Our [HubSpot Free CRM review](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/hubspot-free-crm-review/) covers where the free tier ends.

**Best for:** a consultant whose only gap is tracking prospects and follow-up. [HubSpot Free CRM](https://www.hubspot.com/products/crm)

### 3\. Pipedrive, best for the consultant who sells

Pipedrive lists four plans, per seat per month billed annually: Lite $14, Growth $39, Premium $59 and Ultimate $79. Lite covers lead, calendar and pipeline management. Growth adds full email sync with tracking, automations and nurturing sequences, subscriptions and forecast reports, and a meeting scheduler. Premium adds quotes, proposals and contracts sent from inside Pipedrive, lead routing and custom scoring.

Growth is the plan most consultants would price, and three seats on it come to $117 a month billed annually. Pipedrive does not list time tracking or a client portal, so delivery and billing stay elsewhere. The trial is 14 days with no credit card. Our [HubSpot alternatives guide](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/hubspot-alternatives/) compares Pipedrive with three other CRMs.

**Best for:** consultants with a long sales cycle who need a pipeline with follow-up automation. [Pipedrive sales software](https://www.pipedrive.com/en/products/sales)

### 4\. Bonsai, best for solo hourly administration

Bonsai Basic is $15 per user a month ($9 billed annually) and includes time tracking and a CRM. Essentials, $25 monthly ($19 annually), adds invoices and payments, proposals and contracts, forms, scheduling and the client portal. Premium, $39 monthly ($29 annually), adds a deals pipeline, reports and integrations.

For a solo hourly consultant, compare Essentials rather than Basic, because Basic has no invoices or contracts. Pricing is per user, and the trial is 7 days, with a card entered to continue afterward. Our [Bonsai review](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/bonsai-review/) walks through the tiers, and it is worth deciding before the 7 days start which engagement you will enter.

**Best for:** a solo consultant who bills by the hour and wants time entries to flow into invoices. [Bonsai pricing](https://www.hellobonsai.com/pricing)

### 5\. Moxie, best for a lean solo budget

Moxie Starter is $12 a month ($10 billed annually) and lists client management, projects, invoicing, proposals and contracts, time tracking, a sales pipeline and a meeting scheduler. Pro, $25 monthly ($20 annually), adds a white-label client portal, client request management, workflow automation and a Zapier, Make and webhook integration set. Teams is $40 monthly ($32 annually) for up to five team members.

The limit is that the portal and automation sit behind Pro, so the realistic price for a client-facing setup is $25. The page advertises a 14-day free trial; a card at signup is not stated, so ask before you rely on the trial as risk-free.

**Best for:** a solo consultant who wants proposals, hours and invoices at the lowest monthly price. [Moxie pricing](https://www.withmoxie.com/pricing)

## Side-by-side comparison

Prices are US dollars from pages read on October 25, 2026 (Pipedrive: October 14, 2026). The billing period is stated in each cell.

| Tool | Plan and price | Delivery and billing | Trial and card | Main limit |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Workspace369 | Cadet $29 monthly; Voyager $74 | Proposals, projects, time, invoices, portal | 14 days, card to start | Cadet: one seat, three workflows |
| HubSpot | Free $0; Starter from $15 per seat | Not listed on the pages read | Free has no expiry or card | Workflows listed under Professional |
| Pipedrive | Growth $39 per seat, billed annually | Sales tracking; contracts from Premium | 14 days, no card | No time tracking or portal listed |
| Bonsai | Essentials $25 per user monthly | Proposals, hours, invoices, portal | 7 days, card to continue | Per-user pricing |
| Moxie | Starter $12 monthly; Pro $25 | Proposals, hours, invoices; portal on Pro | 14 days, card not stated | Portal and automation need Pro |

## Connecting Claude or ChatGPT to these tools

Workspace369, HubSpot, Pipedrive and Moxie document an MCP server; we couldn’t read Bonsai’s help center. MCP, the Model Context Protocol, is a connector that lets an AI app you already use, such as Claude or ChatGPT, read and change your account when you ask. For a consultant, the useful requests are engagement ones, such as “how many hours are left on the Acme engagement?” or “draft this month’s invoice for Acme”. We read each vendor’s own MCP documentation on November 1, 2026. It doesn’t change the order above.

The step that matters most is what the AI can send to a client, because a sent invoice or message is hard to take back.

| Tool | AI apps named in its docs | What the AI can do | What reaches a client, per its docs |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Workspace369 | Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor | Proposals, invoices, payments, projects, follow-ups | Sends wait for your approval by default |
| HubSpot | Its own connectors in Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Gemini | Read, write and update records | Not stated |
| Pipedrive | Claude | Access data and perform supported actions within your Pipedrive permissions | Not stated |
| Moxie (beta) | Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor | Proposals, agreements, invoices, tasks and time entries, with access set per area | Sends “where supported”; some externally visible actions need confirmation |

- **Workspace369:** per its [MCP tools reference](https://docs.workspace369.com/v/2026.3/ai-connections/mcp-tools-reference/?utm_source=clientworkhq.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=best-crm-for-consultants), an AI can draft proposals and invoices, record payments, create projects and schedule follow-ups. Per the [sends and approval docs](https://docs.workspace369.com/v/2026.3/ai-connections/mcp-permissions-tokens-and-audit/?utm_source=clientworkhq.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=best-crm-for-consultants#sends-and-approval), sending a proposal, an invoice or a message to a client waits for your approval in the Workspace369 app, and “the AI app cannot approve its own request”. The exception is when you turn on “send without asking” for a connection.
- **HubSpot:** its [remote MCP server](https://developers.hubspot.com/docs/build-with-ai/remote-mcp-server) powers HubSpot’s own AI connectors for Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Gemini. You connect those apps through the connectors; the MCP server itself is aimed at builders.
- **Pipedrive:** you connect its [MCP server](https://support.pipedrive.com/en/article/mcp-claude) in Claude under Customize, then Connectors, and it can only reach what your Pipedrive user can.
- **Moxie:** its [MCP server](https://help.withmoxie.com/en/articles/16426344) is a beta for active Pro and Teams workspaces, so it isn’t included in the Starter price used above. When you connect, you set no access, read only, or read and write for each area, which lets an AI read your invoices without changing them. Bulk email sending stays in the Moxie app.

We couldn’t read Bonsai’s help center on November 1, 2026, so it isn’t covered here. Where a cell says “Not stated”, the page we read doesn’t say; it doesn’t mean the tool sends without asking. Close, HighLevel and Attio also document an MCP server and are compared on the same send question in our [ranking of all-in-one CRMs for agencies with MCP support](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/best-crm-for-agencies-with-mcp-support/); our [census of which CRMs have an MCP server](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/which-crms-have-an-mcp-server/) lists every vendor we tried, including the ones we couldn’t read.

## Which CRM fits your consulting practice

| If you are… | Start with | Why |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A solo consultant or small firm who sells and delivers | Workspace369 | Scope, work and invoice follow the same client |
| Organizing a first prospect pipeline at no cost | HubSpot Free | Two users and 1,000 contacts, no expiry |
| Spending most of the week on business development | Pipedrive Growth | Follow-up automation and a meeting scheduler |
| A solo hourly consultant | Bonsai Essentials | Time entries lead into invoices |
| Watching every dollar on a one-person practice | Moxie Starter | $12 monthly with invoices and proposals (Pro for MCP) |
| A three-person firm that wants one record per client | Workspace369 Voyager | $84 a month for three seats |

## Test a fixed-price engagement before you commit

Suppose an engagement is priced at $9,000 and you plan 60 hours. That is an illustrative $150 an hour. If delivery takes 90 hours, the same revenue works out to $100 an hour. Neither figure is profit, since both exclude business costs, but the gap exposes a scope or estimating question.

Enter the engagement in your shortlisted tool, log time against it and see whether the hours sit beside the invoice. Note any step that needed duplicate entry. If you plan to retire subscriptions, our [software cost guide](https://clientworkhq.net/blog/agency-software-cost/) shows how to total them.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does a solo consultant need a CRM?

Not always. A CRM becomes useful when remembering conversations and next actions is no longer reliable. Start with the smallest repeatable process: contact, opportunity, follow-up and current engagement.

### What is the best CRM for consultants in 2026?

For consultants who sell and deliver, our pick is Workspace369 from $29 a month. HubSpot Free is the lowest-cost start for a plain pipeline. The [consultants reading path](https://clientworkhq.net/for/consultants/) lists the related guides in order.

### Should consultants track time on fixed-price work?

Yes, at least while estimating. Time records show how actual effort compares with the estimate even when they do not set the invoice. Use the gap to improve future quotes.

### What is the best free CRM for consultants?

HubSpot Free CRM is $0 for two users and 1,000 contacts, with no expiry. It tracks contacts and deals, not hours or invoices.

### What should a fractional consultant test before choosing a CRM?

Test several clients with different sponsors and access needs. Confirm who can see each engagement and how advisory work is separated from execution.

### How long are the free trials?

Workspace369 and Pipedrive give 14 days, Moxie lists 14 days, and Bonsai lists 7. HubSpot Free has no trial because it has no expiry.

### Can I connect Claude or ChatGPT to my consulting CRM?

Yes. Workspace369, HubSpot, Pipedrive and Moxie document an MCP server for AI apps; we couldn’t check Bonsai on November 1, 2026. They differ on what reaches a client: Workspace369’s docs say sends wait for your approval by default, and Moxie sends “where supported”.

## Next step: test one real engagement

If your engagements run from proposal to invoice in one practice, you can [start the Workspace369 14-day free trial](https://workspace369.com/pricing/?utm_source=clientworkhq.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=best-crm-for-consultants) and enter one live engagement. See [Workspace369 for consulting firms](https://workspace369.com/solutions/consulting-firm-software/?utm_source=clientworkhq.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=best-crm-for-consultants) for the workflow detail.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

## What payment delays mean for cash flow.

Read the UK source reports and change the inputs in our illustrative model. Payment statistics do not establish a CRM's effectiveness.

[Late payment statistics & source notes ↗](https://clientworkhq.net/research/late-payment-statistics/)

QUICK ANSWERS IN UNDER A MINUTE

## Short videos from this guide.

Each Short answers one question from this topic. They open on YouTube.

[Best CRM for a Consulting Business (2026) in 45 Seconds](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-RARYCg8AOU)[Best CRM for Solo Consultants (2026): Free, $25 or $29?](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vJ-abP94ZT8)[Best Free CRM for Consulting Firms (2026)](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0Huc-C6K8Os)[CRM for HR Consultants: When the Workshop Becomes Case Work (2026)](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4X47BEMofKw)[Fractional CFO Software: Run the Client Side of Your Practice (2026)](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/X28z4CuujgQ)[Management Consulting Software: When the Scope Triples (2026)](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DBQyLaiVVJo)[Time Tracking for Consultants: The $14,400 You Never Bill](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/C5CkvjXG6Aw)[Proposal Software for Consultants: Signed, Deposit Paid (2026)](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qu3TstW7Cy4)[Best CRM for Business Consultants: Diagnostic to Implementation (2026)](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KGZvvyNM8Fw)[Best Invoicing Software for Consultants: Hourly, Retainer, Fixed Fee](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h7PeFB2Y8uI)[How to Track Billable Hours So None Go Unbilled (2026)](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rgQmSOMYLyE)

FOLLOW ONE CLIENT**A simple test of the handoff.**

An evaluation model, not a product screenshot or a claim that every tool handles these steps identically.

1. 01

    ### Inquiry

    Can you identify the client and their next action?

2. 02

    ### Scope

    Can both sides find the agreed deliverables?

3. 03

    ### Delivery

    Does each task have an owner and due date?

4. 04

    ### Approval

    Can you see what the client has accepted?

5. 05

    ### Invoice

    Does the amount match the agreed work?

TAKE IT INTO YOUR TRIAL

## Make the demo prove something.

Use one sample project with invented client details. Add a reschedule or an extra revision after the proposal is accepted.

 Record the agreed scope, price and client responsibilities. Assign the next action to a named person and set a due date. Change one part of the job and check who can see the revised agreement. Open the client-facing view and confirm that the next step is clear. Prepare an invoice and reconcile it with the agreed work. Ask a teammate to follow the project without your explanation. List the subscriptions you could retire only after this trial succeeds.

[Download a text copy ↓](https://clientworkhq.net/downloads/client-work-trial-checklist.txt)

Your checklist stays in this page. We do not send your answers anywhere.

## Follow your business's reading path.

[Consultants ↗](https://clientworkhq.net/for/consultants/)[Bookkeepers & accountants ↗](https://clientworkhq.net/for/bookkeepers/)[Interior designers & architects ↗](https://clientworkhq.net/for/interior-designers/)

[Calculate your software budget ↗](https://clientworkhq.net/tools/software-stack-calculator/)

CHECK THE DETAILS

## Sources & further reading

Pricing and features can change. Check the vendor’s current plan before buying.

- [Workspace369 pricing (read 2026-10-25)](https://workspace369.com/pricing/?utm_source=clientworkhq.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=best-crm-for-consultants)
- [Workspace369 consulting workflow](https://workspace369.com/solutions/consulting-firm-software/?utm_source=clientworkhq.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=best-crm-for-consultants)
- [HubSpot free CRM (read 2026-10-25)](https://www.hubspot.com/products/crm)
- [HubSpot Starter (read 2026-10-25)](https://www.hubspot.com/products/crm/starter)
- [Pipedrive sales software (plan prices read from its pricing page, 2026-10-14)](https://www.pipedrive.com/en/products/sales)
- [Bonsai pricing (read 2026-10-25)](https://www.hellobonsai.com/pricing)
- [Moxie pricing (read 2026-10-25)](https://www.withmoxie.com/pricing)
- [Workspace369 docs: MCP tools reference (read 2026-11-01)](https://docs.workspace369.com/v/2026.3/ai-connections/mcp-tools-reference/?utm_source=clientworkhq.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=best-crm-for-consultants)
- [Workspace369 docs: sends and approval (read 2026-11-01)](https://docs.workspace369.com/v/2026.3/ai-connections/mcp-permissions-tokens-and-audit/?utm_source=clientworkhq.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=best-crm-for-consultants#sends-and-approval)
- [HubSpot remote MCP server docs (read 2026-11-01)](https://developers.hubspot.com/docs/build-with-ai/remote-mcp-server)
- [Pipedrive MCP connector for Claude (read 2026-11-01)](https://support.pipedrive.com/en/article/mcp-claude)
- [Moxie MCP server (read 2026-11-01)](https://help.withmoxie.com/en/articles/16426344)

OUR PICK FOR CLIENT WORK

## Put the workflow in one place.

See how it handles this workflow: [Workspace369 for consulting firms](https://workspace369.com/solutions/consulting-firm-software/?utm_source=clientworkhq.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=best-crm-for-consultants&utm_content=cta). Plans start at $29 a month. Cadet through Commander start with a 14-day free trial.

[Workspace369 for consulting firms](https://workspace369.com/solutions/consulting-firm-software/?utm_source=clientworkhq.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=best-crm-for-consultants&utm_content=cta) Our #1 pick is Workspace369.

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