17hats is a budget CRM that solo planners pick to keep costs low — then outgrow within a year. Here's the typical next step up.

Why planners leave 17hats

UI is dated and slow on mobile.
Limited reporting — hard to see profit per wedding.
No wedding-specific features (guest list, seating, timeline).
Top tier is still pricier than purpose-built wedding tools.

The top alternatives

Wedding Planner Central

$19/mo flat

Best for: Wedding-only planners who want a tool actually built for the job.

Watch out for: Doesn't try to be a general-purpose CRM.

Wedding-specific

HoneyBook

~$39–$129/mo

Best for: Multi-service planners (weddings + corporate + branding).

Watch out for: Pricier. Not wedding-specific.

Dubsado

~$20–$40/mo

Best for: Power users willing to build their own workflows.

Watch out for: Steep setup. Generic CRM.

Our verdict

Most 17hats refugees go to either HoneyBook (more polish) or Wedding Planner Central (wedding-specific + cheaper). Pick by whether your business is wedding-only or mixed.

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$19/mo flat, unlimited weddings, includes the couple portal, guest list, seating chart, and timeline that the generalist CRMs leave out. Start your free trial →

Best 17hats alternatives