From proposal
to paid.
Send beautiful proposals, convert them to invoices with one click, and collect payment online. The simple tool built for freelancers and small businesses just getting started.
Web app available now · Mac, iPhone & iPad coming soon
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Everything you need to get paid
No complexity, no bloat. Just the tools a freelancer actually uses.
Beautiful proposals
Create professional proposals with line items, tax, and custom messages. Clients view them on a stunning public page.
One-click conversion
When a client accepts, convert your proposal to an invoice instantly. No re-entering data, ever.
Online payments
Clients pay directly from the invoice page via Stripe. Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay — all supported.
Automatic emails
Send proposals and invoices straight to your client's inbox with one click. No copy-pasting links.
Client management
Keep all your client details in one place. Attach clients to proposals and invoices automatically.
Live dashboard
See your outstanding balance, paid this month, open proposals, and recent activity at a glance.
How it works
Three steps from idea to invoice paid.
Create a proposal
Add your line items, set your price, include a message for your client. Takes less than 2 minutes.
Send & get accepted
Email the proposal link to your client. They view it, accept it, and you get notified instantly.
Invoice and get paid
Convert to an invoice with one click. Client pays online. Money goes straight to your account.
Simple pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
- 3 proposals
- 3 invoices
- 1 client
- Online payments
- Email sending
- Public proposal & invoice pages
- Unlimited proposals
- Unlimited invoices
- Unlimited clients
- Online payments
- Email sending
- Public proposal & invoice pages
- Reports & PDF export
- Priority support
All plans include Stripe payment processing (1.7% + 30¢ per transaction for Australian cards)
Coming to Mac, iPhone & iPad
Native apps for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS are on their way. Get notified the moment they launch — and get early access before anyone else.