SuiteDash is a hosted all-in-one platform with a lot of modules. AgenciesWP is a self-hosted WordPress plugin that focuses on running client work and getting paid, for one flat yearly price. If you want the widest feature set, including courses, automations and a mobile app, SuiteDash is the bigger toolbox. If you want a white-label client portal, invoicing, contracts and time tracking without a monthly subscription that grows by tier, AgenciesWP is usually the better fit for an agency or freelancer already on WordPress.
SuiteDash plan details were checked in October 2026 using published pricing breakdowns from third-party sources. Always confirm current prices and limits on suitedash.com before you buy.
Quick comparison
| Feature | AgenciesWP | SuiteDash |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $79/year, flat | Start about $19/month, Thrive about $49/month, Pinnacle about $99/month |
| Per-seat fees | ✅ None, unlimited team members | ✅ Unlimited staff and clients on standard plans |
| Hosting | Self-hosted on your WordPress site | Hosted by SuiteDash |
| White-label portal | ✅ Your site, your domain | ✅ Included on all plans, with a mobile app |
| Invoicing and payments | ✅ Stripe, PayPal, recurring invoices | ✅ Stripe and PayPal |
| Proposals and contracts | ✅ Included | ⚠️ Dynamic proposals start at Thrive |
| Time tracking and expenses | ✅ Included | ✅ Time tracking included |
| Courses and automations | ⚠️ REST API for your own tools | ✅ Courses, automation flows, email marketing |
| Setup time | Install a plugin and add your branding | Longer, with many modules to configure |
| Best for | WordPress agencies and freelancers who want flat pricing | Teams that want the widest feature set in a hosted tool |
Pricing deep dive
SuiteDash sells three monthly or yearly tiers: Start at about $19 a month ($180 a year), Thrive at about $49 a month ($480 a year) and Pinnacle at about $99 a month ($960 a year). Clients and staff are unlimited on the standard plans, and white-label branding is included on every tier. The catch is that features are split across tiers, so many of the modules agencies want, such as dynamic proposals, deal pipelines and project management with task dependencies, only appear on Thrive or Pinnacle. Storage is also capped at 100 GB, 500 GB and 2 TB, with extra storage sold in blocks.
AgenciesWP is a one-license product: $79 a year for a single site, $149 for five sites, or $299 for unlimited sites. Every license includes the same features and unlimited team members. Because it is self-hosted, you pay for your own WordPress hosting, which most agencies already have.
Three-year cost example
| Plan | Year 1 | 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| AgenciesWP (1 site) | $79 | $237 |
| AgenciesWP Agency (5 sites) | $149 | $447 |
| SuiteDash Start | $180 | $540 |
| SuiteDash Thrive | $480 | $1,440 |
| SuiteDash Pinnacle | $960 | $2,880 |
The AgenciesWP figures assume you renew every year for updates and support and already pay for WordPress hosting. SuiteDash figures are list prices on annual billing, before any storage add-ons.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Client portal and white-label
Both give your clients a branded place to log in. SuiteDash includes a custom domain, login page and even a branded mobile app on every plan. AgenciesWP gives you a white-label portal that lives on your own WordPress site and your own domain, with four team roles controlling who sees what. If a branded mobile app is a must, SuiteDash has the edge. If you want the portal to be part of your own website, AgenciesWP does that natively.
Invoicing and payments
Both handle invoices and online payments through Stripe and PayPal without adding a markup of their own. AgenciesWP also supports recurring invoices, expense tracking and proposals and contracts in the same license, so you can go from proposal to signed contract to paid invoice without leaving the plugin.
Projects and time tracking
AgenciesWP covers projects, tasks, time tracking and reports for client work. SuiteDash goes further on tiered project management, with task dependencies available only on higher plans. If you run complex multi-stage delivery with heavy dependencies, check that the SuiteDash tier you need includes it.
Extras and automation
This is where SuiteDash is broader: courses and learning modules, automation flows, email marketing, support tickets and a deals pipeline. AgenciesWP stays focused on the core agency workflow and offers a REST API for connecting your own tools. Many small agencies never use the extra modules, and they add setup time. One review of SuiteDash estimates 15 to 25 hours of setup for a full Pinnacle configuration.
Hosting, data and control
SuiteDash is hosted for you. AgenciesWP runs on your own WordPress site, so client data stays in your own database and backups, and you are not locked into a vendor’s platform. The trade-off is that you maintain the WordPress site, which is routine work for most WordPress agencies.
Who should choose AgenciesWP
- You already run your site on WordPress and want everything in one place.
- You want one flat yearly price with unlimited team members.
- You want clients, proposals, contracts, invoices and time tracking without paying for modules you will not use.
- You care about owning your client data.
Who should choose SuiteDash
- You want courses, automations and email marketing in the same platform.
- You want a hosted service with no WordPress to maintain.
- You need a branded mobile app for clients.
- You are happy to invest time in a longer setup for a bigger feature set.
Switching from SuiteDash to AgenciesWP
- Export your clients, invoices and project data from SuiteDash.
- Install AgenciesWP on your WordPress site and add your branding.
- Add your clients and projects, then connect Stripe or PayPal.
- Invite your team and share portal logins with your clients.
Read our guide to choosing a WordPress client portal plugin and the comparison of all-in-one tools versus separate apps to plan the move. If you are also weighing task tools, see how AgenciesWP compares with Asana.
Frequently asked questions
Is AgenciesWP a good SuiteDash alternative?
For agencies and freelancers that mainly need a client portal, invoicing, contracts and time tracking, yes. For teams that depend on courses, automations and a mobile app, SuiteDash is broader.
Does AgenciesWP charge per user or per client?
No. Team members are unlimited on every license, and there are no per-client fees.
Is SuiteDash cheaper than AgenciesWP?
No. SuiteDash starts around $19 a month, which is about $180 a year, while AgenciesWP starts at $79 a year. Higher SuiteDash tiers cost several times more.
Can I white-label AgenciesWP?
Yes. The client portal runs on your own site and domain with your branding.
Is there a refund option?
AgenciesWP offers a 14-day refund guarantee for defects that make the plugin unusable and cannot be resolved. See the refund policy for details.
Final verdict
If you want the biggest all-in-one platform and do not mind a longer setup, SuiteDash is a strong choice. If you want a simpler, flat-priced system that runs on your own WordPress site and covers the full client workflow from proposal to payment, AgenciesWP is the more affordable and more focused option.
More comparisons: AgenciesWP vs Bonsai and AgenciesWP vs AgencyHandy.
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