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Accelo vs Payhip: 2026 Comparison

Accelo Payhip
Overview A professional services automation platform that combines CRM, project management, and billing for service businesses. An e-commerce platform for selling digital downloads, online courses, and memberships with no monthly fees on the free plan.
Pricing Subscription ($24-$49/user/month) Freemium (Free-$99/month)
Key Features
  • CRM
  • Project management
  • Time tracking
  • Billing
  • Retainers
  • Ticketing
  • Email integration
  • Client portal
  • Digital downloads
  • Course hosting
  • Membership sites
  • Affiliate system
  • EU VAT handling
  • Coupon codes
  • Email marketing
  • Embeddable checkout
Pros
  • Built for services firms
  • Automatic time tracking
  • Retainer management
  • Unified platform
  • Free plan available
  • Handles EU VAT
  • Simple to use
  • No product limits
Cons
  • Complex to set up
  • Interface can be busy
  • Expensive at scale
  • Learning curve
  • Transaction fees on free plan
  • Limited design options
  • Smaller user base
  • Basic analytics