Pistacio vs. MOCO, honestly compared
If you're looking for a MOCO alternative, the honest verdict is this: MOCO is a mature, focused tool for agency project controlling, quotes and billing — and if that is exactly your scope, it's a strong choice. Pistacio covers the same project and billing work, but pulls leave management, travel expenses, inventory and a light CRM into the same workspace. If you currently run several point tools next to MOCO, Pistacio replaces the stack with one platform — free during the open beta.
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Pistacio vs MOCO
| Feature | Pistacio | MOCO |
|---|---|---|
| Projects & clients full | from Growth | — |
| eInvoicing (ZUGFeRD / XRechnung) | from Business | — |
| Leave & absence | Included | — |
| HR records & salary | Included | — |
| Inventory & licenses | from Business | — |
| Lead management / CRM | from Business | — |
| Accounting (DATEV) export | Included | — |
| Free during open beta | Included | — |
What Pistacio stands for
- Much broader scope: HR, leave, inventory, licenses, and leads on top of projects and billing.
- Compliant eInvoicing (ZUGFeRD / XRechnung) straight from project data.
- One platform, one login — replaces several point tools, not just the project tool.
What MOCO stands for
- Mature, agency-specific quoting and invoicing refined over years.
- Established accounting integrations (e.g. DATEV).
- Strong capacity and utilization planning for project-driven teams.
Bring your operations into one place.
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