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HighLevel Custom Navs vs Vendasta & SuiteDash: How It Compares
Short answer: If clients already log in to your white-label HighLevel app, Custom Navs makes it feel built for them without a second portal. Vendasta and SuiteDash fit agencies whose business model centers on a product marketplace or file-and-invoice portal.
- HighLevel feature
- Custom Navs Live
- Plan
- Founder Plan, $497/month (details)
- Can replace
- A separate white-label client portal
- Compared with
- Vendasta, SuiteDash
Comparison chart
Scroll sideways on mobile. Competitor details reflect each vendor's own site as of October 2026; prices change, so check before you buy.
| HighLevel Custom Navs | Vendasta | SuiteDash | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What clients see | Your branded HighLevel app with a navigation you control | Vendasta's white-label Business App | A white-label client portal |
| Control of the main menu | Yes: Custom Navs controls the left-hand navigation | Configurable by product and package | Configurable portal menus |
| Embed your own tools | Custom menu links open any URL in an iframe or new tab, by sub-account and role | Marketplace products and integrations | Custom menu items and embeds |
| CRM and marketing built in | Yes | Yes, plus resold third-party products | CRM, projects and invoicing |
| Cost | Included in the $497/month Founder Plan | Platform subscription | Platform subscription |
Main benefits of HighLevel Custom Navs
- Clients see only the tools they use, so they log in more and churn less.
- Put your own dashboards (like Founder OS) in the menu.
- Give admins and front-desk users different menus.
- No separate client portal to build or pay for.
When to choose an alternative
| Choose | If |
|---|---|
| Vendasta | You resell many third-party products from one marketplace. |
| SuiteDash | You mainly need a client portal for files, projects and invoices rather than marketing automation. |
Questions about Custom Navs vs Vendasta & SuiteDash
Can I customize the HighLevel left menu for clients?
Yes. Founder's Custom Navs gives agencies control of the main left-hand navigation, and Custom Menu Links add your own tools by sub-account and role.
HighLevel vs Vendasta for white-label client portals?
HighLevel gives deeper CRM and automation in a portal you control. Vendasta is built around reselling many third-party products from one marketplace.
Do I need a separate client portal with HighLevel?
Usually not. Custom Navs and custom menu links let you build the client experience inside your white-label HighLevel app.
Learn more
HighLevel Custom Navs: what it is, why it matters and how to use it
Sources
- HighLevel Founder Plan page
- Customizing HighLevel Menus: Custom Menu Links (HighLevel Help)
- Vendasta
- SuiteDash
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