Fewer forgotten hours
Log work while it happens instead of trying to remember it later.
Use case
A free time tracking and invoicing starting point for freelancers
ABH suits freelancers who want a cleaner billing record without assembling every invoice from scratch at the end of the month.
Short answer
Freelancers can start on the Free plan without a card: one client, one project, up to 20 tracked hours and three invoices a month. When you outgrow it, Starter costs $9.99 a month and removes those limits. Your clients pay you directly; ABH keeps the work record and the invoice.
Start with one client, one project, and one clearer invoice
When several consultants contribute to an engagement, the consultancy workflow explains time review and evidence sharing for that team setup.
The Free plan gives freelancers a practical way to test the core billing loop: create a client, create a project, log billable time, and turn that work into an invoice.
That is often more useful than a generic invoice generator because the work record already exists before billing starts. If you only need a one-off document, the free service invoice template is a fine place to start.
- Free plan with no card needed
- Public invoice link the client can open without an account
- Useful for hourly work, revision rounds, and small fixed-scope jobs
Who this fits, and who it does not
ABH fits freelance design, development, marketing, content, and similar client service work where the invoice needs to reflect ongoing activity, not just a single flat charge.
It is a weaker fit if you sell products, need inventory, or want a tool that collects card payments for you. ABH does not process client payments; you keep using your bank, PayPal, Stripe, Wise, or whatever you already use, and record the payment in ABH as a bookkeeping entry.
A typical freelance month in ABH
You log time against the client project each day with a one-line note on what you delivered. At month end you approve the entries, create the invoice from them, and send the public link. The client sees dated lines such as a homepage revision or a bug fix with hours next to each, which is usually enough to approve without a follow-up email.
When a second client arrives, or a regular client wants a monthly retainer, that is the point where Starter or Pro makes sense. The article on moving from freelancer to agency billing covers what changes.
At a glance
Why freelancers use it
Cleaner client billing
Send invoices with line items that show dates, tasks, and hours.
Room to grow
If solo work turns into a small team, the same workspace can add team members on Starter or Pro.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is ABH free for freelancers?
Yes, the Free plan costs nothing and needs no card. It covers one client, one project, up to 20 tracked hours and three invoices a month, and invoices carry an ABH watermark.
What does the paid plan add for a solo freelancer?
Starter ($9.99 a month) removes the client, project, hour, and invoice limits and the watermark, and adds CSV exports and invoice reminders.
Can my clients pay through ABH?
No. ABH does not process client payments. Clients pay you through your own method, and you record the payment in ABH for your records.
Do my clients need an account?
No. They open the public invoice link, read the line items, and download the PDF without signing up.
Make the next invoice easier to explain.
Start with one client, one project, and one clearer billing record.