FlowQi vs Gripp (Exact)
Gripp has been part of Exact since 2021. What does that mean for your price, contract and data? An honest comparison, including where Gripp wins.
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In short
FlowQi vs Gripp (Exact): Which Dutch platform fits your agency?
Gripp, now part of Exact as “Exact Gripp”, is a well-known project management and CRM platform in the Netherlands, particularly popular among agencies. FlowQi is a newer Dutch all-in-one platform with a modular approach. Here is an honest comparison.
Key differences
Independence vs corporate ecosystem
Gripp was acquired by Exact in April 2021 and is now part of a larger corporate software ecosystem. This brings advantages (enterprise stability, Exact integrations) and disadvantages (less agility, corporate pricing). FlowQi is independent, founder-led, and builds features based on direct user feedback.
Pricing model
Exact Gripp starts at €162/month for Starter whether or not you fill those 3 included seats. Professional is €210 and Premium €261, with each extra user €19 to €30 per month depending on the plan. FlowQi has a free plan for unlimited users, and above that a per-user model of €25/user/month with no base fee, no minimum users, and no lock-in contract.
Modern technology
FlowQi is built with modern technology and includes an AI assistant, Hummy, in Core. Gripp is an established platform (since 2012) that has been progressively modernized under the Exact umbrella.
CRM and sales
Both platforms include CRM with deal tracking, contact management, and sales pipeline. Gripp integrates with the broader Exact ecosystem for accounting and finance. FlowQi keeps everything in one platform, CRM, projects, time tracking, and invoicing, without requiring external Exact products.
FlowQi charges per user who needs the module
Your whole team uses CRM, projects and tasks for free on Basic. Only three people need time tracking and resource planning? Then you switch on Time & Resources for those three. Core is optional.
Feature comparison
CRM, project management, time tracking, quoting and invoicing are on both platforms. Listing them side by side takes half a screen to say you are the same. Below is only where the amount or the condition differs.
| FlowQi | Exact Gripp | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Basic: CRM, projects and tasks, unlimited users | None |
| Entry price | €0, or €25 per user per month | €162 per month (Starter) |
| What a team of two pays | €50 per month | €162 per month, because 3 users are fixed in the plan |
| Additional user | €25 per month | €19 to €30 per month, depending on plan |
| Capacity planning | Time & Resources module, +€25 per user | Not in Starter. From Professional, €210 per month |
| Advanced reporting | Reporting included in Core | Premium only, €261 per month |
| Accounting integration | Not yet; you create the invoice in FlowQi | Free on Professional and Premium, €10 per month on Starter |
| Permission profiles | Roles and permissions in Core | Starter: 3 maximum |
| AI assistant | Hummy, in Core | Support Agent in Exact AI Assistant, no AI in the workflow itself |
| Exact ecosystem | No | Native, same parent company |
| On the market since | 2026 | 2012 |
The last two rows are not an oversight. If you already run Exact, Gripp wins that comparison, and more than ten years on the market is something we do not have.
Exact Gripp pricing and plan contents checked on 13 September 2026 at exact.com/nl/producten/exact-gripp/features-en-prijzen. Starter is €162 per month including 3 users, with €19 per extra user; Professional is €210 with €25 per extra user; Premium is €261 with €30 per extra user. Capacity planning starts on Professional, advanced reporting is Premium only. On 14 September 2026 the integrations page (exact.com/nl/producten/exact-gripp/koppelingen) listed the accounting link as free on Professional and Premium and €10 per month on Starter; the pricing table lists €11 per month.
Who should choose FlowQi?
FlowQi is the better fit for agencies that want transparent per-user pricing, no lock-in contract, and an independent platform with an AI assistant in Core. If you prefer a lean, modular approach without being tied to the Exact ecosystem, FlowQi gives you more freedom.
Who should choose Gripp (Exact)?
Gripp is a solid choice for agencies already in the Exact ecosystem, or established firms that value the stability of a large software company. If you use Exact for accounting and want native integration with your project management tool, Gripp provides that connection.
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Frequently asked questions
How does FlowQi pricing compare to Gripp?
FlowQi starts at €0 with Basic, and Core is €25 per user per month with no base fee, no minimum users, and no lock-in contract. Exact Gripp starts at €162 per month for Starter, which includes 3 users. Each additional user costs €19 per month on Starter, €25 on Professional and €30 on Premium.
Are both FlowQi and Gripp Dutch platforms?
Yes, both are Dutch-made. Gripp was founded in Tilburg in 2012 and is now part of Exact (acquired in April 2021). FlowQi is an independent, founder-led Dutch company that builds features based on direct user feedback.
Can I migrate from Gripp to FlowQi?
Yes. Since both platforms cover CRM, projects, time tracking, and invoicing, the concepts map well. You import contacts, organisations and projects via CSV, and we help you set things up.
What is the main difference between FlowQi and Gripp?
FlowQi is independent and modular, while Gripp is now part of the Exact corporate ecosystem. FlowQi has no lock-in and no base fee; at Exact Gripp you pay a fixed plan price with 3 users included.
Does FlowQi have AI features like Gripp?
FlowQi includes Hummy, an AI assistant, in Core. Exact Gripp's plan overview lists the Support Agent in Exact AI Assistant, which answers support questions. There is no AI assistant in the workflow itself.
Does FlowQi work with Exact, like Gripp?
No, not today. Gripp is part of Exact and connects natively with Exact Online. In FlowQi you create the invoice from the logged hours and then process it in your accounting package; there is no automatic Exact integration yet. If your books are in Exact and you need that link, Gripp is the better choice on this point.
Who is FlowQi best suited for compared to Gripp?
FlowQi suits agencies and freelancers of any size who want flexibility, no lock-in, and modern technology. Gripp is a good fit for agencies that prefer the stability and integrations of the Exact ecosystem.
One platform, everything connected
CRM, projects, time tracking and invoicing, fully integrated, no separate tools needed.
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