How do I leave 17hats?

Step 1: Export your data. Step 2: Set up Helix. Step 3: Parallel run. Step 4: Cancel 17hats. Most users switch in 1-2 days.

How much does 17hats cost over 5 years?

17hats at $30/month costs $360/year. With 11.4% annual SaaS inflation: $1,208 over 3 years, $2,260 over 5 years. Helix is $279 once.

What is the best 17hats alternative?

Helix replaces 17hats for $279 one-time. It includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. 17hats lacks Design feels dated vs competitors and Calendar view limitations — Helix includes both. Break even in 10 months. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Escape 17hats

17hats costs $30/month ($360/year). Helix is $279 once.
Here is everything you need to make the switch.

Bottom Line

17hats at $30/month costs $1,208 over 3 years with SaaS inflation. Helix is $279 once — you save $929 over that period. The migration takes 1-2 days. You can run both in parallel until you are confident. 30-day money-back guarantee means zero risk. One-time $279 vs $720/year (Premier)

The Price Creep Timeline

17hats currently charges $30/month. SaaS prices increase an average of 11.4% annually — five times general inflation. Here is what your 17hats subscription actually costs over time:

Year 1

$360

Year 2

$401

Year 3

$447

3yr Total

$1,208

5yr Total

$2,260

Helix

$279

Every year you stay on 17hats, the gap widens. The break-even point is 10 months. After that, 17hats users keep paying while you keep $360+ per year.

The Real Problems with 17hats

Price is not the only issue. 17hats users consistently report these problems:

✗Real cost often $80/mo with add-ons

✗Time tracking is a $5/mo add-on

✗Bank connect is $5/mo add-on

✗Each additional user is $5/mo

✗No Kanban boards or Gantt charts

✗QuickBooks sync reportedly has errors

What 17hats Does Not Include

You are paying $30/month and still missing these features. Each one requires yet another subscription:

⚠Design feels dated vs competitors — not in 17hats, included in Helix

⚠Calendar view limitations — not in 17hats, included in Helix

⚠Basic scheduling (Calendly often used alongside) — not in 17hats, included in Helix

⚠Limited reporting/analytics — not in 17hats, included in Helix

⚠Add-ons increase real cost — not in 17hats, included in Helix

What 17hats Does Well (Honest Assessment)

17hats is not all bad. It genuinely excels at:

All-in-one for service businesses
Strong workflow automation (chain triggers)
Quote-to-invoice combined documents
Built-in email sync

If you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features, 17hats may still be the right choice. For solo operators and small teams, Helix does 90% of what 17hats does at a fraction of the cost — once.

How to Switch: Step by Step

Most 17hats users complete the switch in 1-2 days. Here is the exact process:

Export your data

Go to Settings → Data Export. Download clients, invoices, expenses as CSV.

Set up Helix

15-minute setup. Import your client list and data.

Parallel run

Run both for 1-2 weeks to verify everything transferred.

Cancel 17hats

Cancel subscription before next billing cycle.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel 17hats only when you are confident. Zero risk.

Trades That Use 17hats

These operators commonly use 17hats — and are switching to Helix:

Photographers →

See Your Exact Savings

Escape 17hats — Get Helix for $279

30-day money-back guarantee. Break even in 10 months.

FAQ

Is Helix really a full 17hats replacement?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Helix includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. 17hats may be better for large teams (10+) or enterprises needing specific integrations.

What happens to my data when I leave 17hats?

Export everything before canceling. 17hats provides CSV exports for most data. Import into Helix in about 15 minutes. Your data is yours — take it with you.

How long does the switch take?

Most users switch in 1-2 days. The export/import takes about an hour. Then run both tools in parallel for 1-2 weeks to verify. Cancel 17hats when you are ready.

What if Helix does not work for me?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund, no questions. You lose nothing by trying.

Pricing verified March 2026.