HaloPSA vs Stackby: Complete Comparison (2026)

Why choose HaloPSA

• Higher Security score (9/10 vs 4/10)
• Higher Scalability score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Better fit for mid-market (8/10 vs 4/10)
• Better fit for enterprise (7/10 vs 4/10)

Why choose Stackby

• Has a free plan (HaloPSA does not)
• Higher Cost score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 5/10)
• Better fit for marketing teams (8/10 vs 2/10)
• Better fit for freelancers (6/10 vs 2/10)

HaloPSA

Pros

• One per-agent plan includes every module and the AI features, with no paid add-ons.
• Portal customers and end users are free, so client collaboration does not add licence cost.
• More than 250 integrations, including accounting and RMM tools, are included at no extra charge.
• Broad compliance coverage includes ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, FedRAMP and HIPAA, plus SSO and audit logs.
• Reviewers describe the browser interface as modern and fast.

Cons

• Reviewers say the configuration menus are convoluted, and a consultant is often needed to get the most out of it.
• A paid onboarding package is mandatory and its price is not published.
• The project features are oriented toward IT service delivery rather than complex professional services projects.
• Some users report slowness and weaker calendar, notification and stock-control features.
• Per-agent costs add up for larger teams.

Stackby

Pros

• Read-only guests, form submissions and share links are free, and only editors are billed.
• API connector columns pull marketing data from Meta Ads, YouTube and Google Analytics into tables.
• Annual plans start at $4.20 per user per month, which a reviewer said undercuts Airtable for similar features.
• Integrates with Zapier, Make, Slack, Teams and AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic and Gemini.

Cons

• Reviewers report occasional slow loading and glitches.
• The mobile app supports fewer advanced features than the desktop version.
• No public SOC 2 or similar compliance certifications.
• The pricing page lists conflicting Enterprise limits.