Comparisons / Practice
Practice.do shut down — here's where to go
Practice.do shut down for good on November 3, 2025 — its CEO cited a funding and acquisition deal that fell through. If you were running client work through it, you need somewhere to land. Practice was built around coaching: scheduling, session packages, and a login-based client hub. BuyerSuite is different on purpose — it's for service businesses whose work is deliverables and projects, not just scheduled sessions. Each client gets one branded link — no login — for updates, file approvals, contracts, and invoices. If scheduling and session packages were the whole reason you chose Practice, a coaching-specific tool is still the better fit for that; if the portal was really what you used, this is where to go.
| Feature | BuyerSuite | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Branded client portal | Login-based portal | |
| No client login — share a single link | Account-based | |
| File delivery & client approvals | ||
| Invoicing & online payments (Stripe) | ||
| Contracts & e-signatures | ||
| Recurring / retainer invoices | ||
| AI-drafted status updates | — | |
| Public agency directory listing | — | |
| Free plan to start | 1 portal free | Trial / varies |
| Designed buyer-first (client experience) | Seller-first CRM |
Last reviewed June 2026. Comparison reflects each product's general positioning; competitor features change — check their site for current details.
Choose BuyerSuite when…
- Your work is deliverables and projects, not just scheduled sessions.
- You want clients in one link with no account to create.
- You want file approvals and contracts alongside invoicing.
Choose Practice when…
- •There isn't a "choose them" anymore — Practice.do shut down permanently on November 3, 2025.
- •If scheduling and coaching session packages were the whole reason you were there, look at a coaching-specific tool instead — former Practice users have migrated to Paperbell, CoachVantage, and Simply.Coach.
FAQ
What happened to Practice.do?
Practice.do shut down permanently on November 3, 2025. Its CEO, Julien Smith, cited a funding and acquisition deal that fell through. There's no indication it's coming back, so if you had active client work running through it, you'll need to move to something else.
Is BuyerSuite a good replacement for Practice.do?
It depends what you used Practice for. If it was mainly the client portal — file delivery, approvals, contracts, invoices — BuyerSuite covers that with one branded, no-login link per client. If scheduling and coaching session packages were the core of your business, look at a coaching-specific tool instead; BuyerSuite doesn't do scheduling.
Does BuyerSuite have a free plan?
Yes — the Free plan includes one client portal at no cost, so you can try it on a real client before upgrading. Starter ($29/mo) supports 5 portals; Pro ($79/mo) is unlimited.
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