Freel

Introduction to Freel

Freel is an all-in-one productivity platform designed specifically for independent freelancers. It consolidates essential business operations—including project management, time tracking, invoicing, payment monitoring, client relationship management, task organization, portfolio generation, and reporting—into a single integrated application. Unlike general-purpose tools or agency-focused platforms, Freel omits features irrelevant to solo practitioners, prioritizing simplicity, data coherence, and workflow continuity.

The platform was developed by a practicing freelancer to address common pain points such as context switching between disparate tools, fragmented data across services, and administrative overhead that detracts from billable work. Freel targets individual consultants, developers, designers, writers, marketers, and other service-based professionals who manage multiple clients and projects without dedicated administrative support.

Key Takeaways

• Unified dashboard displaying real-time metrics: active projects, logged hours, client count, and revenue
• Visual project management with Kanban boards, sprint planning, task assignments, and project-linked time tracking
• One-click time tracking per task with manual entry support, billable/non-billable classification, and exportable reports
• Automated invoice generation using time entries and project data, with email delivery, payment reminders, and PDF export
• Centralized client database with contact details, communication notes, and linked projects and invoices
• Auto-generated public portfolio site (custom subdomain available) featuring project descriptions, tech stack tags, and embedded screenshots
• Financial visibility through payment status tracking, revenue forecasting, client profitability analysis, and CSV export
• Personal task management system separate from client work, supporting quick add, completion, and prioritization

How Freel Works

Freel operates as a cohesive workflow engine where core modules are interlinked. Users begin by creating clients and projects; each project can be organized using a customizable Kanban board with columns such as "To Do", "In Progress", and "Done". Tasks within projects support due dates, assignees, and one-click timers that log time directly to the associated project and client. Time entries automatically feed into invoice generation, eliminating manual data re-entry.

Client profiles store contact information, notes, and historical records of projects and invoices. Invoices pull relevant line items, rates, and totals from time logs or fixed-fee entries, and are sent via email with automated follow-ups for overdue payments. All completed projects are added to a public portfolio by default, with options to upload images, write descriptions, and adjust visibility. The analytics dashboard aggregates time, revenue, and client data across dimensions like project type or month, enabling informed business decisions.

Core Benefits and Applications

Freel reduces tool fragmentation by replacing standalone applications for project management (e.g., Trello), time tracking (e.g., Clockify), invoicing (e.g., Wave), and note/task organization (e.g., Notion). This integration eliminates redundant data entry, improves data consistency, and shortens the path from work completion to payment receipt. Freel supports common freelance workflows such as scoping new client engagements, tracking sprint-based development cycles, generating recurring invoices for retainers, monitoring cash flow across pending and received payments, and maintaining an up-to-date professional portfolio without manual website updates.

The platform is especially valuable for freelancers managing concurrent projects across diverse clients, those seeking transparency into time allocation and profitability per client or service type, and individuals aiming to streamline administrative tasks while preserving focus on creative or technical deliverables. Its flat $12/month pricing includes all features—no tiered plans, seat-based billing, or feature gating.