RequestLoops vs Ignition
Quick answer
Ignition is a proposal-to-payment tool for accounting and professional services firms. RequestLoops is a document-collection tool — different problem, often run alongside Ignition. From $11/month versus $99/month.
Ignition starts the client engagement: proposals, engagement letters, payment collection. Document collection is light.
RequestLoops picks up after engagement: branded portal, structured requests, SMS reminders, AI validation, recurring runs. Many firms use both.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | RequestLoops | Ignition |
|---|---|---|
| Proposals and engagement letters | No | Yes (core) |
| Payment collection | No | Yes |
| Document collection from clients | Yes (core) | Limited |
| Branded client portal | Yes | Limited |
| SMS reminders | Every plan | No |
| Recurring runs | Yes | No |
| Pricing | $11–$57/mo per org | $99–$399/mo |
Pricing comparison
RequestLoops
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $11/mo | $110/yr ($9.17/mo) |
| Pro | $22/mo | $220/yr ($18.33/mo) |
| Business | $57/mo | $570/yr ($47.50/mo) |
Yearly billing saves about 22%.
Ignition
| Plan | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Starter | $99 |
| Professional | $229 |
| Scale | $399 |
Ignition Starter is around $99/month; Professional $229/month; Scale $399/month — tiered by client count.
Pricing accurate as of 2026-05-08; verify on the vendor site before contracting. For the latest pricing, see Ignition.
When to choose RequestLoops
- • You already have a way to send proposals and just need documents in.
- • You want SMS reminders and structured request items.
- • You want lower flat per-org pricing.
When to choose Ignition
- • You need engagement letters and payment automation.
- • Document collection is secondary in your workflow.
FAQ
- Can I use Ignition and RequestLoops together?
- Yes. Ignition runs the engagement and payment flow; RequestLoops runs the document side once the engagement is signed.
- Does RequestLoops do invoicing?
- No. RequestLoops is a document-collection tool. Use Ignition, Stripe, Xero or your existing billing for invoicing.
- Does Ignition send SMS reminders?
- No native SMS reminders. RequestLoops does, on every plan.
- Which is better for a one-person firm?
- It depends what you bottleneck on. If you struggle with proposals and payments, Ignition. If you struggle with documents, RequestLoops.
- Are e-signatures included?
- RequestLoops includes inline e-signature on document requests. Ignition handles its own engagement letter signatures.
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