Free tech stack
Freelancer Tech Stack
As a freelancer your time is the product. This stack is intentionally lean: get found, get booked, get paid.
Who this is for
Designers, developers, writers and marketers selling project-based services solo.
The stack
Website
From $10/mo
Our pickFramer
Why: One strong page with proof and a clear call to action outbooks a ten-page site you never finish.
CRM
Free plan available
Our pickHubSpot Free
Why: Even solo, you need to know which five conversations are live.
Email marketing
Free up to 1,000 subscribers
Our pickMailerLite
Why: Stay in touch with past clients — where most freelance revenue comes from.
Scheduling
Free plan available
Our pickCal.com
Why: Free, clean and enough for discovery calls.
Payments
No monthly fee
Our pickStripe
Why: Invoices, deposits and payment links without monthly fees.
Analytics
From $9/mo
Our pickPlausible
Why: Simple traffic insight without the GA4 learning curve.
Optional tools
- Notion proposals
- Harvest time tracking
- Dropbox for delivery
Estimated starting monthly cost
$19 – $70/mo
Ranges assume entry-level plans and exclude transaction fees. Prices change — always confirm with the provider.
This is a great starting stack.
But is it the right stack for YOUR business?
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