Software Comparison
Techstyles vs DesignFiles
Compare a comprehensive, agentic AI platform with simpler project management. Techstyles adds an AI assistant that does real work, full FF&E procurement, a delivery-risk engine, a contractor portal, and Xero sync, on honest UK pricing with a 3-month free beta. See which tool fits your current needs and growth plans.
Which is best for your studio?
Choose Techstyles if you...
- Want AI to handle repetitive admin tasks
- Need comprehensive procurement management
- Want accounting software integration
- Plan to grow your team
- Need client payments through the portal
Choose DesignFiles if you...
- Are a solo designer with simple needs
- Primarily need client presentation boards
- Have a very tight budget
- Don't need procurement or finance features
Feature comparison
| Feature | Techstyles | DesignFiles |
|---|---|---|
| AI & Automation | ||
| Agentic AI assistant (takes actions, not just answers) | ||
| AI email drafting | ||
| AI product sourcing | ||
| AI proposal generation | ||
| Automated workflows | ||
| Smart data extraction | ||
| Procurement & FF&E | ||
| Product library | ||
| Purchase order generation | ||
| Supplier management | ||
| Delivery tracking | ||
| Trade pricing lookup | ||
| Finance & Invoicing | ||
| Invoice generation | ||
| Xero two-way sync | ||
| Per-item delivery risk scoring | ||
| Project profitability | ||
| Budget vs actual tracking | ||
| Client Management | ||
| Client portal | ||
| Selection boards | ||
| Approval workflows | ||
| In-portal payments | ||
| Real-time collaboration | ||
| Contractor & trade portal | ||
| Scalability | ||
| Multi-user teams | ||
| Team capacity & workload planning | ||
| Role-based permissions | ||
| Multiple studios/brands | ||
| Enterprise features | ||
| API access | ||
Full support
Partial/Limited
Not available
Frequently asked questions
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Free migration from DesignFiles, and a calmer way to run every project.