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7 17hats Alternatives for Solos Who Don't Need $60/mo Software (2026)

17hats now costs around $60 per month on a single all-inclusive plan, which is a lot for one freelancer. Here are 7 alternatives from $0 to $36 per month, with honest tradeoffs for each.

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7 17hats Alternatives for Solos Who Don't Need $60/mo Software (2026)

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