Comparison

vlastERP vs Plutio: Complete Comparison

Plutio is a strong all-in-one for freelancers — but at $19/mo with no free trial, vlastERP offers more value for IT professionals.

Quick Summary

  • 2-month free trial — vlastERP offers a generous free trial for 2 months; Plutio starts at $19/mo with no free option.
  • Profitability insights built-in — vlastERP connects time entries directly to project margins. Plutio lacks dedicated profitability reporting.
  • EU-first security & compliance — 2FA with TOTP, full audit trail, and GDPR compliance out of the box. Plutio offers neither 2FA nor audit logs.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeaturevlastERPPlutio
Time Tracking
Invoicing
Time → Invoice
Expense Tracking
Project Management
Profitability Reports
Team Roles (6 levels)
Recurring Invoices
Multi-currency
Audit Trail
2FA (TOTP)
Client Portal
EU Compliance (GDPR)
Free Trial (2 months)
Proposals & Contracts
Price (solo)€35/mo$19/mo
Price (5 users)€50/mo$49+/mo

When to choose Plutio

  • You need a built-in client portal with white-label branding.
  • Proposals, contracts, and e-signatures are essential to your workflow.
  • You prefer an all-in-one workspace over specialized tools.

When to choose vlastERP

  • You want a 2-month free trial to get started without commitment.
  • Profitability reporting and project-level margins matter to your business.
  • You need EU compliance (GDPR), 2FA, and a full audit trail.
  • You're an IT freelancer or small team that needs time-to-invoice automation.

Migration Guide: Plutio → vlastERP

  1. 1

    Export your data from Plutio

    Go to Plutio Settings → Export and download your projects, time entries, and invoices as CSV files.

  2. 2

    Create your vlastERP account

    Sign up at vlastERP (free for 2 months), set up your organization, and invite your team members.

  3. 3

    Import via CSV

    Use vlastERP's CSV import tool to bring in your clients, projects, and historical time entries. Most imports complete in under 5 minutes.

Ready to simplify your business?

Start tracking hours and invoicing clients in under 2 minutes. Free for 2 months. No credit card required.