Client Portal Comparison

Dock vs Pathalize
Enterprise Features at SMB Pricing

Dock is built for enterprise sales teams at $49/seat. Pathalize gives service teams branded client portals with AI checklists at $16/seat/mo.

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Key differences

Why teams choose Pathalize

Side-by-side, where Pathalize pulls ahead of Dock.

$49/Seat Is Enterprise Pricing

Dock: Dock charges $49/user/month. A 10-person team costs $490/month. That's $5,880/year for a client portal tool.

Pathalize: Pathalize is $20/seat/mo. Save over 80% compared to Dock without losing core features.

No AI-Powered Features

Dock: Dock focuses on manual content creation for deal rooms. No AI checklist generation or AI-assisted project planning.

Pathalize: AI generates complete project checklists from a simple description. Save hours of planning on every new engagement.

No Team Accountability

Dock: Dock is client-facing only. No team leaderboards, gamification, or internal task management.

Pathalize: Built-in gamification keeps your team motivated. Leaderboards, streaks, and points drive task completion.

Sales-First, Not Service-First

Dock: Dock is designed for sales deal rooms and buyer enablement. Service delivery is an afterthought.

Pathalize: Purpose-built for service teams. Client onboarding, project delivery, and ongoing engagement are core features.

Side by side

Feature comparison

See how Pathalize stacks up against Dock.

Feature
WinnerPathalize
Dock
Branded Client Portals
Yes
Yes
AI Checklist Generation
Yes
No
Team Gamification
Points, streaks, leaderboards
None
Service Delivery Focus
Core feature
Secondary
Sales Deal Rooms
No
Core feature
Free Plan
Yes (3 members)
No
Setup Time
10 minutes
30+ minutes
Per-seat price
From $16/seat/mo
$49/seat/mo
Free plan
Yes (3 members)
No
Annual Savings
25% with annual
Custom pricing

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1

Sign Up

Create your Pathalize account. Free plan included.

2

Create Client Portals

Set up branded portals for your clients. Import templates or use AI to generate checklists.

3

Invite Your Team

Add team members and assign tasks. Everyone gets access immediately.

The bottom line

Choose Dock if you need sales-specific deal rooms with buyer enablement features. Choose Pathalize if you need client portals for service delivery with AI checklists and team gamification at a fraction of the cost.

FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Dock really $49/seat/month?

Yes. Dock's standard pricing is $49/user/month. Pathalize starts at $16/seat/mo — a fraction of the cost.

Does Dock have AI features?

Dock focuses on digital sales rooms and client portals. It does not include AI checklist generation or AI-powered task creation like Pathalize.

Is Dock better for sales teams?

Dock is specifically designed for sales-led deal rooms and buyer enablement. If your primary need is sales deal management, Dock may be a better fit. For service delivery and client project management, Pathalize is purpose-built.

Can Pathalize do everything Dock does?

Both offer branded client portals. Dock has deeper sales-specific features (mutual action plans, deal rooms). Pathalize has deeper project management features (gamification, AI checklists, team leaderboards).

Does Pathalize offer a free plan?

Yes. Pathalize has a free plan for up to 3 team members. Dock does not offer a free tier.

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