Balloon artistsGarlands, arches and backdrops priced to the balloon.FloristsStem-level recipes, order lists and proposals that win the wedding.Decorators & stylistsStages, backdrops and table styling — crew, stock and trucks costed in.Photo & videoPackages costed to the hour — shoot, edit, travel and crew.Photo boothsBooths, prints and attendants — never double-booked again.Party rentalsKnow what is free on every date, and charge for what comes back broken.All industries→Dubsado is a deep, form-and-workflow tool for creative service businesses. Sarvyam is built for event businesses that price physical work — balloons, florals, decor, rentals — and for photographers. Here is an honest look at both, plus other Dubsado alternatives.
Dubsado’s column comes from its pricing page, home page and help center. “Not listed” means we could not find it there — ask Dubsado if it matters to you.
| Feature | Dubsado | Sarvyam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Starter $335/year, Premier $525/year (USD, billed yearly); monthly billing offered | Free plan; $19₹999, $49₹2,499 or $79₹3,999 per month |
| Free option | 21-day free trial of Premier, no card | Free forever plan, plus 14 days of Pro |
| Team | 3 extra users free, then paid user tiers | 2 on Starter; unlimited on Pro and Studio, no per-seat fees |
| Pricing from your costs | Not listed | Costing engine: bulk materials used by the piece, waste %, labour, travel, margin vs markup |
| Proposals and quotes | Proposals; public proposals on Premier | Quotes with versions, “what changed”, client-chosen add-ons, PDF |
| Contracts | Contracts with e-sign | Typed-name signature on the quote; terms accepted with the quote (Starter+) |
| Multi-part events | Not listed | One booking with several parts, quote sections per part |
| Invoices and payment plans | Invoicing and payment plans | Deposits and payment schedules, receipts, invoices; VAT, GST or sales tax |
| Online payments | Dubsado Payments (powered by Stripe), Square or PayPal | Your own Stripe account (Stripe fees + 0.5%); in India, Razorpay with your keys or UPI QR, no Sarvyam fee |
| Currency | Invoices in your domestic currency | 24 currencies |
| Lead capture | Lead capture forms: 1 on Starter, unlimited on Premier | Inquiry pipeline with stages, follow-ups and sources; inquiry form on your website |
| Questionnaires and forms | Questionnaires and forms | Not available |
| Scheduling calls | Scheduling (Premier) | No scheduler |
| Automation | Automated workflows (Premier) | Built-in reminders only |
| Email and calendar | Email integration; calendar connection | No inbox or calendar sync; own calendar with clash warnings |
| Crew and rental stock | Not listed | Crew scheduling with skills and availability; stock reserved by date (Pro) |
| Mood boards and galleries | Not listed | Inspiration boards with client comments; proofing galleries (Studio) |
| Client portal | Client portals | Client portal page and vendor collaboration links |
| Website | Not listed | Website in 10 themes with inquiry form; shop on Studio |
| Phone | Mobile app | Installable web app with push notifications |
| Integrations | Zapier and bookkeeping integration (Premier) | API and webhooks (Pro); CSV exports |
| Several brands | Extra brands $10/month each | Several businesses under one sign-in, each on its own plan |
Swipe the table sideways to see every column.
List what a package uses — materials by the piece, your hours, travel — and pick a margin. Sarvyam shows the price, the profit and the margin you keep, and the quote uses it.
Alphabetical, not ranked. HoneyBook is compared in detail on Sarvyam vs HoneyBook and on our HoneyBook alternatives page.
Small-business management with CRM, questionnaires, workflow automation and bookkeeping in one system.
CRM, invoicing, booking and scheduling, contracts, client galleries and portfolio websites for client work.
One app for projects, proposals, contracts, invoices, forms, tasks and time tracking.
All-in-one studio management for photographers: CRM, invoicing, galleries and scheduling.
A business app for photographers: jobs, contact and booking forms, and workflow automation.
A CRM and studio manager for photographers and event pros; Táve’s Studio Manager became VSCO Workspace after VSCO acquired it in May 2025.
Price every job with confidence.
Turn inquiries into paid bookings.
Run the whole team and every event.
For photo and video studios that deliver.
Every new account gets 14 days of Pro, then falls back to Free — never charged automatically. Prices in US dollarsPrices in Indian rupees; yearly plans get two months free. Compare all plans · Start free
Competitor details were last checked in October 2026 on each company’s own website and can change at any time — check their site for current pricing and features. Prices are shown as listed there, before any tax. Dubsado, HoneyBook, 17hats, Bloom, Plutio, Sprout Studio, Studio Ninja, VSCO Workspace and Táve and other product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Sarvyam is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any of them.
For event businesses that price physical work — balloons, florals, decor and rentals — yes: Sarvyam prices every package from what it costs and handles crew and rental stock. If your process depends on questionnaires, scheduled calls and automated workflows, Dubsado does more of that.
Dubsado lists Starter at $335 a year and Premier at $525 a year in US dollars (checked October 2026), with monthly billing also offered and a 21-day free trial of Premier. Sarvyam has a Free plan, then Starter at $19, Pro at $49 and Studio at $79 per month.
Common choices are HoneyBook, 17hats, Plutio and Bloom for general client management, and Studio Ninja, Sprout Studio or VSCO Workspace for photographers. Sarvyam suits event businesses that need cost-based quotes, crew and rental stock, in any country. Which is best depends on how you sell.
Dubsado connects Dubsado Payments (powered by Stripe), Square or PayPal, according to its help center. Sarvyam takes card payments through your own Stripe account (Stripe’s fees plus 0.5%), and in India through your own Razorpay account or UPI with no Sarvyam fee.
No. Sarvyam has an inquiry form on your website, built-in reminders (payment due and overdue, quote expiring, tasks due, a daily digest) and push notifications — but no custom questionnaires or workflow builder.
Yes. Sarvyam works in any country with 24 currencies and VAT, GST or sales tax. In India it creates GST tax invoices and takes payments by Razorpay or UPI.
Free forever plan. 14 days of Pro included. No card needed.