Neither vendor publishes a price list, which makes this comparison harder than it should be and is exactly why contractors ask. Below is what each one charges, how they charge it, and the ranges contractors report paying.
| Team size | Productive | Kantata |
|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $45/mo | Quote only |
| 15 people | $135/mo | Quote only |
| 40 people | $360/mo | Quote only |
Modern PSA built for agencies and studios that bill by the hour. Cleanest entry price in the category, and the only one here that does not charge an implementation fee.
How it charges: Per user, per month
| Tier | Price | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $9 | — |
| Professional | $28 | — |
| Ultimate | $39 | — |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom quote |
Enterprise PSA for firms managing hundreds of billable staff across complex portfolios. Deep forecasting and resource planning, with an implementation cost that dwarfs the subscription.
Reported range: Reported at $45–$75 per user per month, plus implementation commonly exceeding $25,000 in year one.
How it charges: Custom quote by construction volume
| Tier | Price | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Kantata PSA | Quote | Custom quote. Reported $45–$75 per user |
| Kantata SX | Quote | Custom quote |
Written by Sebastian Bru. Sebastian Bru runs administration for a 180-person private hospital. For the past 10 years he has evaluated, bought and renewed the software his organization depends on, which means he has spent a decade learning the difference between the price on the pricing page and the number on the invoice.
Prices last verified on 2026-07-28.