Free for freelancers
Free client portal for freelancers
Give every client their own private portal — one link that covers files, invoices, contracts, and project updates. No client login. No setup fee. Free plan with 3 portals.
Create your free portalFree plan — no credit card required
- Free plan — 3 portals
- No client login required
- Setup in under 10 minutes
- No credit card needed
Everything your client needs, in one link
Portlo creates a private, branded portal for each client. Instead of sending files over email and chasing invoice confirmations, you share one link and everything is in one place.
One link per client
Each client gets a private portal URL. Share it once — they access everything: files, invoices, contracts, and updates.
Proposals & contracts
Send proposals for approval and contracts for e-signature, all within the same portal the client already has open.
Online invoicing & payment
Create invoices and accept payment through the portal. Clients pay without leaving the link you sent them.
File delivery
Share deliverables, drafts, and assets cleanly. Clients download from a structured page — no email attachments.
E-signatures
Clients sign contracts and approve proposals directly in the portal. No DocuSign account needed.
Activity tracking
Know exactly when clients open the portal, view files, pay the invoice, or sign a contract — without chasing confirmation emails.
How Portlo client portals work
- 1. Create a portal for your client
Add the client's name and email in Portlo. A private portal page is created instantly — it takes under a minute.
- 2. Add what the client needs
Upload files, attach an invoice, add a contract for signature, or post a project update. You control what's visible.
- 3. Share one link
Send the client their portal link by email. They click it and access everything — no account, no password, no confusion.
- 4. Track activity
Portlo shows you when the portal is opened, when files are viewed, when the invoice is paid, and when contracts are signed.
Why freelancers use client portals
- Clients stop asking “where’s the file?” — it’s always in the portal
- Invoices get paid faster when payment is one click away
- Contracts get signed sooner — no printing, scanning, or emailing
- You look more professional than freelancers who deliver by email
- Activity tracking replaces “just checking in” follow-up emails
- One link keeps all project communication in one place
- Clients feel more confident when they have a dedicated workspace
Start free, upgrade when you grow
Free
$0 / mo
For freelancers just getting started
3 active portals
File sharing & uploads
Invoicing & payment
E-signatures
ProMost popular
$9 / mo
For freelancers with regular client work
Unlimited portals
Custom branding & logo
20 GB storage
3 team members
Priority support
Agency
$19 / mo
For agencies and growing studios
White-label domain
100 GB storage
10 team members
Unlimited templates
Advanced analytics
Frequently asked questions
What is a client portal?
A client portal is a private page where freelancers share project files, invoices, contracts, and updates with a specific client. Clients access everything in one place instead of hunting through email. Portlo creates a unique portal link for each client.
Do my clients need to create an account?
No. You share one private link — clients open it directly in their browser. No signup, no password, no friction. Portlo uses secure link-based access instead.
Is the client portal really free?
Yes. Portlo's free plan includes 3 active client portals with file sharing and invoicing. No credit card required to start.
Can clients upload files through the portal?
Yes. You can enable client uploads so clients can share briefs, assets, feedback documents, or anything else — directly into the portal.
Can I brand the portal with my logo?
Yes on paid plans. Your logo, brand name, and custom subdomain appear throughout the portal. Clients see your brand, not Portlo's.
What's the difference between a client portal and a shared Google Drive?
A client portal is purpose-built for client delivery: it combines file sharing with invoicing, e-signatures, and activity tracking in one branded experience. Google Drive is file storage — it has no payment, approval, or signature features.
Can I use one portal for multiple clients?
No — and that's intentional. Each portal is private to one client. This keeps client data separate and makes each client feel like they have a dedicated workspace.
Does Portlo work for any type of freelance work?
Yes. Designers, developers, writers, consultants, photographers, marketers, and video editors all use Portlo. Any service-based freelancer who delivers work and invoices clients can use it.
Set up your first client portal in 10 minutes
Free plan includes 3 portals, invoicing, file sharing, and e-signatures. No credit card needed.
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