FlowQi vs Simplicate
Simplicate is the established Dutch agency platform. FlowQi is modular with no minimum users. An honest comparison, including where Simplicate wins.
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FlowQi vs Simplicate: Two Dutch platforms, different approaches
Simplicate and FlowQi are both Dutch all-in-one business platforms built for agencies and professional services firms. They share the same ambition, replace disconnected tools with one integrated workspace, but take different approaches. Here is an honest comparison.
Key differences
Modularity and pricing
Simplicate charges a €136 base licence per month on top of €24.50 per user, with a minimum of 5 users, so Organize comes to €258.50 per month. Capacity planning and the accounting link are separate add-ons on top of that. FlowQi starts at €0 with Basic, and Core is €25 per user per month with no minimum users and no platform fee. FlowQi is modular: Time & Resources and Billing are charged only for the people who use them.
AI and automation
FlowQi includes an AI assistant, Hummy, in Core. Simplicate has an AI-Connector that links your own AI tools. That is a different thing from an assistant that lives inside the product and is there without configuration.
CRM approach
Both platforms include CRM as a core module. Simplicate has a well-established CRM with deal tracking, pipeline management, and relationship linking. FlowQi offers a similar CRM with sales pipeline and contact management, with the added benefit of cross-module data flow.
Time tracking and invoicing
Both connect time to projects and turn it into invoices. The difference is what it costs: at Simplicate capacity planning is an add-on on top of the base licence, at FlowQi it sits in the Time & Resources module, billed only for the people who actually log hours. Simplicate has a slight edge in maturity, while FlowQi offers more flexibility in how modules connect.
Target market
Both target Dutch agencies and professional services. Simplicate has a larger installed base in the Netherlands. FlowQi is newer, with a broader international focus and trilingual (NL/EN/TR) support from day one.
Feature comparison
Both platforms cover the basics: CRM, projects, time and invoicing. Listing those side by side takes half a screen to say you are the same. Below is only where the amount or the condition differs.
| FlowQi | Simplicate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Basic: CRM, projects and tasks, unlimited users | None, 14-day trial only |
| Entry price | €0, or €25 per user per month | €258.50 per month (Organize, 5 users) |
| Base licence | None | €136 per month, on top of the per-user fee |
| What a team of two pays | €50 per month | €258.50 per month, because the minimum is 5 users |
| Capacity planning | Time & Resources module, +€25 per user | Add-on, purchased separately |
| Accounting integration | Not yet; you create the invoice in FlowQi | Add-on, purchased separately |
| AI assistant | Hummy, in Core | AI-Connector links your own AI tools |
| HRM | No | Included in every plan |
The last row is not an oversight. Simplicate wins there, and you should know that before you choose.
Simplicate pricing checked on 13 September 2026 at simplicate.com/nl/tarieven. Organize is €258.50 per month: a €136 base licence plus 5 users at €24.50, with 5 users as the minimum. Rise is €310 and Optimize €435, both with 5 users. Capacity planning is an add-on at €3 per user, and the accounting link €15 per month per administration.
Who should choose FlowQi?
FlowQi is the better fit for smaller teams and solo consultants who want modular pricing without minimum user requirements. If you value AI-powered automation and want a platform that grows with your team, FlowQi offers more flexibility.
Who should choose Simplicate?
Simplicate is a strong choice for established Dutch agencies with 10+ team members who want a proven platform with a large local ecosystem. Its longer track record in the Netherlands and extensive integration partners may appeal to teams that prefer established solutions.
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Frequently asked questions
How does FlowQi pricing compare to Simplicate?
FlowQi starts at €0 with Basic, and Core is €25 per user per month with no minimum users and no platform fee. Simplicate charges a €136 base licence on top of €24.50 per user, with a minimum of 5 users, so Organize is €258.50 per month, and capacity planning is a separate add-on on top. At FlowQi, Time & Resources and Billing are charged only for the people who use them.
Are both FlowQi and Simplicate Dutch companies?
Yes, both are Dutch-made platforms built for the Dutch and European market. Both offer native Dutch-language support, GDPR compliance, and understand the needs of Dutch agencies and professional services firms.
Can I switch from Simplicate to FlowQi?
Yes. Because both platforms cover similar modules such as 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 does FlowQi offer that Simplicate does not?
FlowQi includes an AI assistant, Hummy, in Core, and a modular pricing model where the time and billing modules are added only for the people who use them. FlowQi also has no minimum user requirement.
Which platform is better for small agencies?
FlowQi is more accessible for small teams because there is no minimum user requirement and no platform fee. A solo freelancer or a two-person agency can use FlowQi affordably, while Simplicate requires at least 5 users.
How do CRM features compare between FlowQi and Simplicate?
Both platforms include a full CRM with deal tracking, pipeline management, and contact management. Simplicate has a more mature CRM, while FlowQi offers stronger cross-module data flow between CRM, projects, and invoicing.
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