How Freel Works

Your complete freelance workflow in one simple platform

From landing a client to getting paid, Freel connects every step of your freelance business—no more juggling between tools.

The Simple Workflow

Four steps to get paid for your work

Step 1
Create Project
1
Step 2
Track Time
2
Step 3
Send Invoice
3
Step 4
Get Paid
4

How Each Step Works

A detailed look at your freelance workflow with Freel

STEP 1

Create & Organize Projects

Start by creating a project for each client engagement. Link it to a client, set deadlines, and break work into tasks using kanban boards.

  • Add new project with client details
  • Create tasks and organize in boards
  • Set project deadlines and milestones
  • Track project status visually
Your Projects
Website Redesign
In Progress
Mobile App
In Progress
Brand Identity
In Progress
Designing Homepage
Website Redesign
02:34:12
Recent Entries
Client meeting01:30:00
Code review00:45:00
STEP 2

Track Every Minute

Start timers as you work on tasks. Add manual entries for offline work. Track billable vs non-billable hours automatically.

  • One-click timers for each task
  • Manual time entry support
  • Automatic billable hour calculation
  • Weekly and monthly time reports
STEP 3

Generate & Send Invoices

Convert tracked time into professional invoices with one click. Freel automatically pulls in your hours, calculates totals, and creates a beautiful invoice.

  • Auto-populate from time entries
  • Professional PDF generation
  • Email directly to clients
  • Set payment terms and due dates
INVOICE
#INV-123
Due Date
Feb 28, 2026
Bill To:
Acme Corp
Design Work (40 hrs)
$4,000
Development (20 hrs)
$2,000
TOTAL
$6,000
This Month
$12,450
Pending
$3,200
Recent Payments
Acme Corp
$4,200
✓ Paid
TechStart
$2,800
✓ Paid
Design Co
$950
Pending
STEP 4

Track Payments & Revenue

Mark invoices as paid when you receive payment. Track your revenue, see pending amounts, and monitor your cash flow—all in one dashboard.

  • Mark payments as received
  • Track payment status per invoice
  • See monthly revenue totals
  • Monitor outstanding payments

Everything Else You Need

Beyond the core workflow, Freel includes tools to help you grow

Client Management

Store all client details, contact info, and project history in one place.

Reports & Analytics

Visualize time spent, revenue earned, and identify your most profitable projects.

Portfolio Builder

Automatically create a public portfolio from your completed projects.

Personal Todos

Quick task lists for non-client work—separate from project tasks.

Why This Approach Works

The benefits of having everything in one connected platform

No Context Switching

Stop jumping between Trello, Clockify, Wave, and Notion. Everything you need is right here.

Connected Data

Your time entries connect to projects. Projects connect to invoices. Everything syncs automatically.

Better Insights

See the full picture—which projects are profitable, which clients pay well, where your time goes.

Ready to streamline your workflow?

Start using Freel today and experience how simple freelancing can be when everything works together.

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