Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own 17hats

Replace 17hats with a custom build. CRM + Small Business Management Software Solution

Few Days
64 features12 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 64 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Prisma

Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 64 features

Documents(9 features)

3-in-1 Document

Combine Quote, Contract, and Invoice into one professional-looking document for faster creation, delivery, and completion

Contracts

Electronically send and sign contracts with e-signature capability to ease the process and reduce paperwork

Document Confirmation

Automatically thank clients and send them an electronic copy when they complete a document

Document RemindersPremium

Automatically remind clients about past due documents with personalized emails

Document Templates

Stop reinventing the wheel with reusable templates for emails, quotes, contracts, invoices, and questionnaires

+4 more in this category

Organization(9 features)

Contact Management

Keep track of unlimited clients and their projects with key information at your fingertips

Custom Fields

Create your own custom data fields for contacts and projects to store specific business information

Dashboard

Actionable dashboard that automatically populates important dates, tasks, and activities that need your attention

Multi BrandsPremium

Manage two brands in your business with everything under the same roof, keeping brands completely separate with no overlap

Multi UsersPremium

Add team members to your brand to seamlessly manage your business

+4 more in this category

Online Scheduling(8 features)

Calendar Cross-Check

Automatically sync with connected calendars to prevent double bookings and ensure accurate availability

Group Online Scheduling

Book multiple people per one time slot for group services and events

Online Scheduling

Automate the booking of consults, services, and product pick-up to prevent double bookings and save time

Online Scheduling AdvancedPremium

Advanced scheduling features including pay upon booking, Zoom link creation, and more

Online Scheduling Basic

Allow clients to choose a service, date, and time for booking with automated confirmation

+3 more in this category

Email(7 features)

2-Way Email Sync

Send emails via your email account and auto-import lead and client emails into 17hats

Email Read ReceiptsPremium

Know when clients have read emails sent through 17hats with status labels for email tracking

Email Templates

Create templates to send consistent, professional-looking emails with tokens for personalization

Incoming EmailPremium

Sync your regular and 17hats email to track all client correspondence stored directly in their project

Outgoing Email

Send emails quickly from inside a contact's project page with emails coming from your email address

+2 more in this category

Money(7 features)

BookkeepingPremium

Easily categorize transactions and find specific business transactions fast

Online Payments

Integrate with Stripe and Square to allow clients to pay invoices online with credit cards and ACH transfers

Payment SchedulesPremium

Add custom payment schedules to invoices allowing clients to space out payments over time

Recurring BillingPremium

Automatically charge a client's credit card on a recurring schedule for recurring services

Recurring InvoicesPremium

Automatically send invoices on a recurring schedule (weekly, monthly, or custom) for recurring services

+2 more in this category

Time Management(7 features)

Advanced WorkflowsPremium

Create step-by-step processes that are applied to each project, automating document and email sends

Calendar

Share your calendar and sync with Google Calendar and link with Apple Calendar to manage all events in one place

Client PortalPremium

Create a secure place for clients to access important documents, event details, and complete forms

Mobile App

Download the free app to run your business from the palm of your hand on the go

Time TrackingPremium

Track billable and non-billable time and adjust hourly rates by project

+2 more in this category

Lead Management(6 features)

Auto-Responder

Automatically respond to lead capture form submissions with personalized messages using tokens, even when you're asleep

Lead Capture Form

Embed or link lead capture forms on your website and social media to automatically respond to submissions

Lead Management

Stay on top of leads and never let communication slip through the cracks to avoid missing great prospects

Lead Source ReportingPremium

Track and analyze where leads originate from (social media, referrals, events) to optimize marketing efforts

The Knot/WeddingWire IntegrationPremium

Special attention for wedding business leads originating from The Knot or WeddingWire platforms

+1 more in this category

Reporting(6 features)

Aged ReceivablesPremium

Quickly see how much money you are owed that is considered past due

Client Sales ReportPremium

Automatically generated report showing the total amount each client has paid for a specified period

Product Sales ReportPremium

Automatically generated report to keep informed on the popularity of each product or service sold

Profit/Loss ReportPremium

Get a snapshot of how well your business is doing by seeing money coming in and going out

Sales Tax Report

Automatically know exactly how much you need to pay based on your total sales

+1 more in this category

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying 17hats

Monthly$60/mo
Yearly$720/yr
5-Year Total$3.6k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~7 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $480
SaaS
$720
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $1.4k
SaaS
$2.2k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $2.4k
SaaS
$3.6k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 64 features at easy complexity.

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