ManyRequests vs Agency Handy: Which Is Better?
Productized service platforms for agencies compared.
Tom Bradley
2026-02-27
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Both ManyRequests and Agency Handy target agencies running productized services, but they make different bets on what matters most: ManyRequests bets on polish and request workflow, while Agency Handy bets on service catalog depth and flat-rate team pricing.
| ManyRequests | Agency Handy | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per-seat | Flat rate per plan |
| Starting price | Core plan (1 seat included) | $29/month (1 user) |
| Team pricing | $20–$30/month per extra seat | $99/month (10 users) |
| Client portal | Yes, white-labeled | Yes, white-labeled |
| Service catalog | No | Yes, with self-checkout |
| Design/video proofing | Yes, built-in | File annotations only |
| Time tracking | Yes | Yes |
| CRM | Yes | Yes, with lead pipeline |
| QuickBooks integration | No | Yes |
| Workload management | Pro plan and above | No |
| Webhooks | Pro plan and above | All plans (limits vary) |
| Custom domain | All plans | Team Starter and above |
| Remove branding | Pro plan and above | Team Starter and above |
| Enterprise mobile app | Yes (custom, $1,000+/m) | No |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card required | Not specified |
ManyRequests
ManyRequests is built around the concept of managing high-volume creative requests — it's the platform of choice for design subscription services, video editing agencies, and similar productized offerings where clients submit recurring work.
Request management
The core of ManyRequests is its request workflow. Clients submit work through customizable intake forms with conditional logic, and those requests flow into Kanban, list, or queue views for your team. You can auto-assign requests to team members, filter by priority or due date, and push notifications keep clients updated on progress. Built-in design and video proofing lets clients review and approve deliverables without leaving the portal — a meaningful advantage over tools that treat file review as an afterthought.
Billing and CRM
ManyRequests handles recurring retainers, subscriptions, hourly billing, and credit-based services. One distinctive feature: hourly credits can roll over for a set period, which is useful for agencies selling hour-bundle retainers. Payments run through Stripe directly into your account. The CRM tracks client profiles, notes, tags, brands, and activity history, and you can segment clients into teams or groups.
Pricing
ManyRequests uses per-seat pricing across two published tiers:
- Core: 1 seat included, $20/month per additional seat. Includes client portal, time tracking, requests, billing, CRM, reporting, unlimited clients, custom domain, design and video proofing, and Zapier. No Slack, no custom email notifications, no webhook support, no workload management, and "Powered by ManyRequests" branding stays.
- Pro: 1 seat included, $30/month per additional seat. Adds Slack integration, custom email notifications, the option to remove ManyRequests branding, additional integrations, webhooks, and workload management.
- Enterprise: Custom per-seat pricing, starts at $1,000/month. Adds full API access, a branded native mobile app, and concierge onboarding.
Annual billing drops extra seat costs to $15/month (Core) and $25/month (Pro). The base plan prices aren't published openly — you'd need to sign up to see them, which is a friction point compared to Agency Handy's transparent flat-rate structure.
Limitations
The per-seat pricing model means costs scale directly with headcount, which can surprise growing teams. There's no service catalog or self-checkout — clients can't browse and purchase services on their own. The Enterprise tier's $1,000/month floor is steep if you only need one or two of its features like API access.
Agency Handy
Agency Handy takes a broader approach, combining client portal, order management, and a full service catalog that clients can browse and buy from directly. It's aimed at agencies that want a storefront-like experience alongside their operations.
Service catalog and self-checkout
The standout feature is its service catalog system. You can package services with tiered pricing, add-ons, upsells, coupons, setup fees, and free trials — then share a public catalog page or embed it directly on your own website via iFrame. Clients can self-checkout, subscribe, and manage their own plans without you manually creating each engagement. This is closer to what you'd build on a platform like Stripe Billing than what ManyRequests offers.
Order and task management
Orders flow into task boards with assignees, deadlines, and Kanban views. Clients can be assigned tasks directly and can leave feedback on files — including annotations on images, PDFs, and videos. It covers the feedback-and-approval workflow without requiring a separate tool, though it's less polished than ManyRequests' dedicated proofing system.
Integrations and accounting
Agency Handy's integration list is notably broader out of the box: Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Slack, Notion, Figma, YouTube, Airtable, and Calendly are all included. QuickBooks invoice export is available on all plans, which matters for agencies that need clean accounting handoffs. It also handles W9 and tax forms natively, something ManyRequests doesn't mention.
Pricing
Agency Handy uses flat-rate plans — a meaningful advantage for teams that want predictable costs:
- Freelancer: $29/month. 1 user, 10 GB storage, 1 GB max file size, 100 CRM leads, 2,000 webhooks. Custom domain and full white-label branding are not included at this tier.
- Team Starter: $99/month. 10 users, 2 TB storage, 2 GB max file size, 3,000 CRM leads, 10,000 webhooks. Unlocks custom domain, custom brand colors, email sync, SMTP server, and email templates.
- Business Pro: $199/month. 50 users, 10 TB storage, 10 GB max file size, 10,000 CRM leads, 50,000 webhooks. Same feature set as Team Starter, scaled for larger agencies.
The Freelancer plan's 10 GB storage cap is tight if you're handling large video or design files regularly. Custom domain is locked to the $99+ plans, which feels like a meaningful limitation for solo operators trying to maintain a professional brand.
Limitations
Agency Handy doesn't offer design or video proofing in the traditional sense — you get file annotations, but not the polished review-and-approval flow ManyRequests provides. There's no built-in workload management to balance team capacity. The lead pipeline CRM has hard caps (100 leads on the entry plan) that could constrain active sales motions.
When to choose ManyRequests
ManyRequests is the better fit if you run a high-volume creative subscription service — design, video editing, copywriting — where the daily rhythm is clients submitting requests and your team reviewing, approving, and delivering work. The built-in proofing tools, workload management (Pro plan), and polished client portal experience are hard to match. It's also the right call if you need a branded mobile app for clients, which is only available through ManyRequests' Enterprise tier. Teams that prioritize UX quality over feature breadth will find it more refined.
When to choose Agency Handy
Agency Handy makes more sense if you want clients to self-serve — browsing a service catalog, purchasing packages, and subscribing to plans without you manually setting up each engagement. The flat-rate pricing is also a genuine advantage for teams of 5–10 people, where per-seat billing on ManyRequests could add up quickly. Agencies that need QuickBooks integration, richer Google Workspace connections, or Notion/Figma integrations out of the box won't need workarounds here. It's also a solid fit for agencies that handle a mix of project types beyond pure creative requests.
Bottom line
For agencies running a productized design or creative subscription, ManyRequests is the more focused and refined tool — the request workflow, proofing, and client experience are clearly its core strengths. For agencies that want a service catalog with self-checkout, need predictable flat-rate pricing for a small team, or require broader integrations from day one, Agency Handy offers more flexibility at a lower cost for teams. Neither is the obvious winner for everyone: ManyRequests rewards agencies with a tight, repeatable service model, while Agency Handy suits those still shaping their service offering or selling multiple distinct packages.
A few notes on the content: - ManyRequests doesn't publish base plan prices publicly in the scraped content, only the per-extra-seat costs, so I flagged that rather than fabricate numbers - The comparison table highlights the self-checkout/service catalog gap as a key differentiator — it's the clearest structural difference between the two - Agency Handy's webhooks being available on all plans (vs. ManyRequests locking them to Pro) is a meaningful callout for integration-heavy shops