Assembly

assembly.com
CRM
Weekend Project

AI-Powered Client Portal Software

How to Replace Assembly

Overview

Assembly is a client portal platform designed for professional service firms to deliver branded client experiences, streamline operations, and automate workflows. It combines CRM functionality, invoicing, contract management, and secure file sharing in a unified platform that integrates with existing business tools.

Features

29 features across 21 categories

AI(1)

AI AssistantAI

Copilot for smarter client interactions powered by AI

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Access Control(2)

App Visibility SettingsPremium

Control which clients can access an app based on custom field rules for different service levels

Client Access PermissionsPremium

Specify which internal users can access and view specific clients and their data

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Lacework, LastPass

Automation(1)

Client Onboarding Automation

Automate the client onboarding process

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Billing(1)

Invoicing & Billing

Send invoices, create subscriptions, and enable 1-click payments with low payment processing fees

Also in: Insightly, Airtable, Obsidian

CRM(1)

Client Management CRMAI

Centralize visibility into client relationships with secure AI assistance, manage clients and companies, use custom fields, and keep internal notes

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Client Management(1)

Multi-Company ClientsPremium

Each client can belong to up to 30 entities under one login

Also in: mycase, Litify, Acuity Scheduling

Commerce(1)

Storefronts

Productize your services with eCommerce-style packages and service offerings

Also in: Salesforce, Salesforce, HubSpot

Communication(1)

Messaging and Team Inbox

Improve client communication through integrated messaging

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(1)

HIPAA Compliance with BAAPremium

Protect healthcare data with HIPAA-compliant security measures and signed Business Associate Agreement

Core Platform(1)

Client Portal

Deliver a branded, white-labeled portal that unifies client experience from first sale to full scale

Customization(3)

Custom Domain for PortalPremium

Host your client portal on a branded subdomain (e.g., portal.yourcompany.com)

Custom Email DomainPremium

Send notifications from your business email domain instead of default Assembly address

Full White-LabelingPremium

Remove the 'Powered by Assembly' badge on client portal, emails, and workflows

Developer(2)

API & WebhooksPremium

Create API keys and configure webhooks for custom integrations

Custom AppsPremium

Web applications embedded into Assembly via iframe with user authentication, API access, webhooks, and navigation

Development(1)

Sandbox WorkspacePremium

Free additional workspace for testing features, developing Custom Apps, training, and experimentation

Document Management(1)

Contracts & eSignatures

Streamline document signatures and contract management in one place

Extensions(1)

App Store

Enhance your workspace with apps from a growing marketplace, from internal tools to industry-specific solutions

File Management(1)

File Sharing

Share secure files with clients and team members

Forms(1)

Forms & Intake

File-sharing and intake forms for client data collection

Integrations(1)

Embeds and Links

Connect products you already use like Airtable, Calendly, and Looker Studio via embed or links

Project Management(1)

Tasks & Project Management

Task and project management capabilities for team coordination

Sales(1)

Proposals

Create and manage proposals for clients

Security(5)

Advanced Security ControlsPremium

Granular security controls including custom magic-link expiry, configurable session timeouts, and admin session management (coming soon)

Audit LogPremium

Searchable record of internal and client user activity for security and compliance (coming soon)

Custom SSOPremium

Configure Single Sign-On with your existing identity provider for internal users

Enterprise-Grade Security

Enterprise-grade protection built in from day one with SOC2 and HIPAA compliance

MFA EnforcementPremium

Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication for all internal users and clients

Pricing

Starter

Starting at $39/month
  • 1 internal user
  • 50 clients
  • 100 automation tasks/month
  • Client portal
  • Messaging and team inbox
  • Invoices and subscriptions
  • Proposals and contracts
  • Task and project management
  • File-sharing and intake forms
  • Embeds and links
  • Access to App Store

Professional

Popular
Starting at $149/month
  • 3 internal users
  • Additional users at $39/user
  • 500 clients
  • 1K automation tasks/month
  • Everything in Starter
  • Custom domain for portal
  • Custom email domain
  • Multi-company clients
  • API, Zapier, Make integrations
  • App Visibility settings
  • Custom Apps
  • Low payment processing fees

Advanced

Starting at $399/month
  • 5 internal users
  • Additional users at $59/user
  • Unlimited clients
  • Unlimited automation tasks
  • Everything in Professional
  • Full white-labeling
  • Client Access permissions
  • HIPAA compliance with BAA
  • Lowest payment processing fees
  • Enforce MFA for all users
  • Sandbox workspace

Enterprise

Starting at $2,000/month
  • Custom internal users
  • Unlimited clients
  • Unlimited automation tasks
  • Everything in Advanced
  • Custom SSO
  • Audit log (coming soon)
  • Advanced security controls (coming soon)
  • Priority email support
  • Priority call support
  • Custom onboarding
  • Shared Slack channel
  • Dedicated success manager
  • Technical advisor

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Assembly

Monthly$39/mo
Yearly$468/yr
5-Year Total$2.3k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $228
SaaS
$468
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $684
SaaS
$1.4k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $1.1k
SaaS
$2.3k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 29 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Assembly alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 29 features.

Buy Assembly

Better Value
Monthly cost$390/mo
3-year total$14,040
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Assembly saves ~$4,440 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 29 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

5 known integrations