Anchor
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VisitAnchor vs Cone
What both publish
| Fact | Anchor | Cone |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics and reporting | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in e-signatures | Yes | Yes |
| Client activity tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Client portal | Clients receive a portal for agreements, invoices and payment methods. | Clients can use a portal to chat, upload files, submit forms, and sign documents. |
| Custom branding | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Native or listed connections include QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, Sage, Gmail, Outlook, Zapier, Make, Slack, Microsoft Teams, HubSpot, monday.com and multiple practice-management systems. | Cone lists QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books, Stripe, and GoCardless integrations. |
| Online payment collection | Yes | Yes |
Anchor plans
- Platform accessFree
- Payment fee$5 a month
- Pay-as-you-go$5, paid once
Cone plans
- Essentials$11 a year
- Essentials$16 a month
- Growth$17 a year
- Growth$24 a month
Pick Anchor if…
Anchor suits businesses that need to prepare client proposals and agreements, then manage invoicing and payment collection. Its free plan may suit teams that want unlimited users and clients without a subscription fee.
Pick Cone if…
Cone is aimed at accountants, bookkeepers, agencies, freelancers, legal firms, and other professional service businesses. It suits teams wanting proposals, client portals, billing, payments, and workflows together.