Know exactly
what to set aside
for taxes.

FreelanceClear connects to your accounts, tracks every dollar automatically, and gives you a live estimate of what to set aside for taxes, plus a reminder before each quarterly deadline. It handles the bookkeeping and the forecasting; you or your accountant still file.

1,247 freelancers already on the waitlist. Built by freelancers, for freelancers.

Recommended tax set-aside · 2026 On track
$4,820
You're on track. We'll remind you before Sep 15.
Set aside so far68%
Income · YTD
$68,400
Deductions found
$11,260
Invoice #0142
Paid · $2,400

It's 11:47pm the night before a quarterly deadline. You've got 6 browser tabs open, a folder of receipts you swore you'd log, and no real idea what you owe. Sound familiar?

Hours lost to manual bookkeeping

Exporting statements, tagging expenses, reconciling three payment platforms by hand, when that time should have gone to paid client work.

Surprise tax bills & penalties

Underestimate your quarterlies and the IRS adds underpayment penalties. Guessing shouldn't cost you money you already earned.

Deductions you never claim

That software subscription, the home-office portion, mileage, your phone bill. Real write-offs that quietly slip through and inflate your bill.

Income scattered everywhere

Stripe here, PayPal there, a direct deposit from that retainer client, and no clear view of what you actually made this month.

Chasing your own invoices

Writing invoices from scratch, remembering who hasn't paid, sending the awkward follow-up. Cash flow shouldn't depend on your memory.

A low hum of tax anxiety

The nagging feeling you're forgetting something important, all year, not just in April. It's exhausting, and it's avoidable.

Connect once,
then let it keep up.

Set it up in about five minutes. After that, your books stay current on their own, and you always know where you stand.

Step 01

Connect your accounts

Link your bank, Stripe, and PayPal through Plaid in about two minutes. Read-only access: it can see transactions, never move your money.

Step 02

AI does the bookkeeping

Overnight, every new transaction is categorized and matched to likely deductions, and your tax estimate updates, with no tagging from you.

Step 03

Stay in control

Get a reminder about ten days before each deadline, review in a tap, and send invoices whenever you're ready. You approve; it handles the busywork.

Open the app,
see where you stand.

This is what you get: a live number for what to set aside for taxes, every transaction already categorized, and who still owes you. All up to date, no spreadsheet required.

Tax dashboard Q3 · 2026
Recommended tax set-aside · this year
$4,820
68% already set aside · you're on track for Sep 15
Next quarterly payment
$1,590
Due Sep 15 · reminder set
Income · YTD
$68,400
Est. take-home
$52,318
Effective tax rate
23.6%
Income by month2026
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Everything the admin side
of freelancing needs.

One place for the money work you never signed up for, handled quietly in the background.

A real-time tax dashboard

Always know your estimated set-aside, effective rate and take-home. It updates as money lands, so there's no April surprise waiting for you.

Smart expense categorization

AI sorts every transaction and flags likely write-offs, learning your business as it goes, so your books stay current without the manual tagging.

Automatic account sync

Banks, cards, Stripe and PayPal flow in continuously through Plaid, so you never touch a CSV export again.

Invoices & contracts

Send branded invoices and simple client contracts in seconds, and get pinged the moment they're paid.

Quarterly estimates, automated

It calculates each quarter's payment, reminds you before it's due, and walks you through paying it.

The parts you dread,
quietly handled.

It adds up to more of your time back, and a lot less to carry around in your head.

Reclaim 5+ hours
every month

Stop spending evenings wrangling spreadsheets and reconciling accounts by hand. FreelanceClear keeps the books current so you don't have to.

No more
April surprises

Quarterly estimates are calculated and flagged early, so you can set money aside before it's due, instead of scrambling for it after.

Keep more of
what you earn

AI surfaces the write-offs you'd normally miss (home office, mileage, software, phone) and shows what each one is worth.

Always know
where you stand

Open the app and see exactly what you've made and what you owe. One honest number for your whole business, updated in real time.

Works with the tools
you already use.

No rip-and-replace. Plaid, Stripe and PayPal are supported first; the rest are on the early-access roadmap.

PPlaidLive
SStripeLive
PPayPalLive
QQuickBooksSoon
WWiseSoon
GGustoSoon
XXeroSoon
VVenmoSoon

Logos are placeholders for illustration. Tell us which tools you need; early members shape the roadmap.

What early testers
are telling us.

"I used to lose a full Sunday every quarter to tax prep. The early build already told me what to set aside before I even asked. It's the tool I wished existed for years."
MR
Maya R.
Freelance UX designer · early tester
"Half my income is Stripe, half is direct deposit. Finally seeing one honest number for what I actually made this month changed how I run my business."
DK
Devin K.
Independent developer · early tester
"In testing, it flagged deductions I'd been quietly leaving on the table. It doesn't replace my accountant; I just show up already organized."
AL
Alex L.
Freelance copywriter · early tester

Testimonials are illustrative of the experience we're building with early testers and are not yet verified customer reviews. Individual results vary.

A fraction of what
the alternatives cost.

Founding members lock in these rates for life. Prices shown are planned early-access pricing.

Monthly Annual Save up to 20%
Starter
For newer freelancers who want their books and taxes handled.
$12/mo
Billed monthly
  • Automatic account sync
  • Smart categorization
  • Real-time tax dashboard
  • Up to 10 invoices / month
Join the waitlist
Pro Most popular
For full-time freelancers who want it all on autopilot.
$24/mo
Billed monthly
  • Everything in Starter, plus:
  • Quarterly estimates & reminders
  • Unlimited invoices & contracts
  • Deduction finder + year-end export
  • Priority support
Join the waitlist
The old way
Juggling separate tools and a bookkeeper, for comparison.
$200+/mo
Accountant + tools + your time
  • Bookkeeper retainer: $150–400/mo
  • A separate invoicing tool
  • Spreadsheets you keep by hand
  • Hours of your own time monthly
  • Still stressed at deadline time
What you'd replace

FreelanceClear isn't a replacement for a CPA on complex returns. It's the everyday system that keeps you organized, so anyone you do hire does less, and charges you less.

Questions,
answered.

Still wondering something? Join the waitlist and ask us directly.

Is my financial data secure?
Security is the foundation, not an afterthought. FreelanceClear is designed to connect through Plaid using read-only access: it can see transactions to categorize them, but can never move or withdraw money. We're building on AES-256 encryption in transit and at rest, and we will never sell your data. You'll be able to disconnect any account at any time. (We're pre-launch; we'll publish our full security details before you connect a real account.)
How accurate are the tax estimates?
Estimates use current federal self-employment and income-tax rules applied to your real synced income and expenses, far more grounded than a rule-of-thumb guess. But they're estimates for planning, not a filed return or personalized tax advice. Your actual liability depends on your full situation (state, filing status, credits, other income). Always confirm with a qualified tax professional before filing.
Does this replace my accountant?
It doesn't, and we won't pretend otherwise. FreelanceClear keeps your books current and your taxes estimated all year, but a CPA or enrolled agent brings judgment we can't: complex deductions, entity decisions, audits, and filing your return. Most members use us to do less work with their accountant (and pay for less of their time), not to replace them.
Which banks and platforms can I connect?
Through Plaid we support most major U.S. banks and cards, plus Stripe and PayPal. QuickBooks, Xero, Wise, Gusto and Venmo are on the early-access roadmap. Don't see yours? Join the waitlist and tell us; early members directly shape what we build next.
When does it launch, and what does the waitlist get me?
We're rolling out access in stages to keep quality high. Joining is free, gets you earlier access, locks in founding-member pricing, and gives you a say in the roadmap. We'll email you the moment your spot is ready, with no commitment to buy.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. No long-term contracts: cancel in a couple of clicks whenever you like, and export your data on the way out. It's yours. Joining the waitlist costs nothing and carries no obligation.
Does it handle state taxes too?
At launch we focus on federal income and self-employment estimates, with state estimates rolling out for the most common states during early access. State rules vary widely, so we'd rather ship each one accurately than guess. Your dashboard is always clear about what's included in an estimate.
What if I'm not a "numbers person"?
That's exactly who we built this for. No accounting knowledge required. You connect your accounts, and FreelanceClear turns the mess into plain-English numbers: what you made, what to set aside, and what's due when. If you can read a bank balance, you can use it.

Get your
evenings back.

Join 1,247 freelancers already on the waitlist, and be first to let AI handle the paperwork, so you can focus on the work you actually love.