Portlo

The lightweight CRM built for freelancers.

One link per client. Files, invoices, contracts, and updates – all branded as you.

Free forever plan · Setup in 60 seconds · No client login required

🔒 portlo.io/p/acme-studio

Website Refactoring

Everything your client needs to review, approve, and pay.

In Progress

Files

Architecture_Diagram.pdf Ready
API_Documentation.md Ready
Final_Assets.zip Ready

Invoice

Total Due
$3,500
Due today
File Delivery

One place for everything you deliver

Upload files, organize folders, and let clients download what they need — all from a single page with your brand on it.

  • Folders with version history
  • Category labels — drafts, finals, assets
  • Client upload support
  • Per-file access control
Project Files8 files

Brand_Guidelines_v3.pdf

4.2 MB

Final

Logo_Pack.zip

12.8 MB

Ready

Homepage_Mockup.fig

8.1 MB

Draft

Photography_Assets.zip

245 MB

Ready
Client can also upload files here
Invoice #INV-0042Awaiting payment
Brand Strategy Workshop$1,800
Visual Identity Design$2,400
Logo Usage Guidelines$600
Total$4,800

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Invoicing & Payments

Get paid without the back-and-forth

Send invoices inside the portal. Clients pay through Stripe without creating an account. You see it happen in real time.

  • Stripe-powered secure checkout
  • No Portlo platform fees on payments
  • Manual payment recording for offline transfers
  • Automatic overdue tracking
Activity Tracking

Know exactly when clients act

Every portal view, file download, and payment triggers a real-time activity log. Stop guessing whether the client got your files.

  • Portal view timestamps
  • File download tracking
  • Invoice viewed + paid events
  • Email notification triggers
Recent Activity
💳

Invoice paid

Client paid $4,800

Just now
📥

File downloaded

Brand_Guidelines_v3.pdf

12 min ago
👁️

Portal viewed

Client opened the portal

1 hour ago
📋

Invoice viewed

Invoice #INV-0042 opened

1 hour ago
📥

File downloaded

Logo_Pack.zip

2 hours ago
Everything included

Built for delivery

Everything you need to hand off work professionally.

Branded Portals

Make every client handoff feel like your business, not a collection of tools.

File Sharing

Keep drafts, finals, contracts, and assets in one clear delivery page.

Invoicing & Payments

Send the invoice and collect payment without sending clients somewhere else.

Shareable Link

Give clients one private URL they can open instantly, with no login required.

Activity Dashboard

See when clients view the portal, download files, and pay the invoice.

Email Notifications

Stay updated on the moments that matter without chasing replies.

Pricing

Simple pricing

Start free. Upgrade when Portlo becomes part of your process.

Free

$0/month

For freelancers validating their workflow.

  • 3 active portals
  • 1 GB storage
  • 5 invoices per month
  • Client uploads included
  • Email delivery for proposals
Start free

Pro

Popular
$9/month

For solo operators who want a polished system for delivery and payment.

  • Unlimited portals
  • 20 GB storage
  • Custom branding and e-signatures
  • 3 team seats
  • Priority email support
Start free trial

Agency

$19/month

For small studios handling multiple clients and contributors.

  • Everything in Pro
  • 100 GB storage
  • 10 team seats
  • Up to 1 GB file uploads
  • White-label client experience
Start free trial
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Common questions

Is Portlo really free?

Yes — the Free plan is free forever, not a trial. You get 3 active client portals, basic invoicing, and file sharing with no credit card required.

What does the free plan include?

The Free plan includes 3 active portals, 1 GB storage, 5 invoices per month, 3 proposals, 3 contracts, client uploads, and email delivery. No time limit, no credit card.

What happens when I hit the free plan limit?

Your existing portals stay live and fully accessible. You just need to upgrade to Pro ($9/mo) to create additional portals beyond the 3-portal limit.

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Free forever for 3 portals

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