A freelance client portal that makes you look like a studio, not a solo
Clients form impressions quickly. Sending a Google Drive link to someone paying $5,000 for a project doesn't match the professionalism you're charging for. ClientDesk gives them a branded portal in about 10 minutes of setup.
Free forever for 1 client. No credit card.
Most freelancers use 3+ tools just to manage client communication. A portal collapses that into one link.
Built for freelancers like you
What's included
Everything you need to impress clients
Branded Portal
Custom logo, colors, and a professional client-facing experience that matches your brand.
File Sharing
Upload deliverables up to 100 MB each. Clients download with one click, no signup.
Project Tracking
Show progress, phases, and status. Clients stay informed without chasing you.
In-Portal Messaging
Real-time messaging right inside the portal. No more scattered email threads.
Magic Link Access
Clients click a link and they're in. No passwords, no friction, no support tickets.
White-Label
Remove all ClientDesk branding. Your clients only see your name and logo.
Testimonials
What freelancers are saying
4 clients onboarded in one afternoon“I was emailing Dropbox links and hoping clients found the right file. Set up ClientDesk in 10 minutes, moved 4 active clients over that afternoon, and my first client said it looked 'really professional.' Haven't sent a file over email since.”
Cut status emails by 80%“My clients used to email me 3-4 times a week asking 'what's the status?' Now they check the portal themselves. I tracked it for a month and went from 12 status update emails per week down to 1 or 2. That's hours I get back every week.”
Switched from Dubsado in 15 minutes“I tried Dubsado and HoneyBook before this. Both wanted me to learn a whole CRM just to share project files. ClientDesk does the portal part and does it well. I was up and running in under 15 minutes with white-label branding.”
Zero login friction for clients“The magic link is genius. I have clients who can barely open a PDF, so asking them to create an account was never going to work. Now I send one link and they see everything: files, progress, messages. No login issues at all.”
FAQ
Common questions
What makes ClientDesk different from project management tools like Notion or ClickUp?
Project management tools are for your internal workflow. ClientDesk is client-facing. Your clients get a clean, branded view of their project. Not access to your task board, your notes, or anything you don't want them to see.
Does it work for one-person freelance businesses?
That's exactly who it's built for. The free plan gives you 1 client portal. Pro gives you 10. You don't need a team to get value from it.
How do my clients access their portal?
Two ways. You share a permanent portal link they can bookmark. Or you send a magic link that logs them in with one click. No passwords, no accounts.
Can I have a separate portal for each client?
Yes. Each client gets their own dedicated portal showing their projects, files, and messages. Other clients can't see each other's work.
Is the Free plan actually useful?
Yes, for freelancers with one main client. You get a branded portal, project tracking, and a shareable portal link. File sharing and messaging require Pro ($12/mo).
Does ClientDesk integrate with my existing tools?
Not through formal integrations. It works alongside your invoicing tool (Wave, FreshBooks, Stripe) and your internal project management. ClientDesk handles the client-facing side. Your other tools handle the rest.
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