CRM for freelancers and solo operators
Freelancers don't need an enterprise CRM. They need a calm place for leads, proposals and retainer renewals so the income side of the business doesn't depend on memory.
- N Note added
- D Deal moved
- T Task completed
- E Email logged
Where teams get stuck
Leads come from too many channels
A hosted form plus a small pipeline keeps every enquiry in one place.
Proposals don't get the second chase
Tasks on every open deal enforce the follow-up.
Retainers renew without warning
Future-dated tasks per client surface renewals weeks ahead.
How axoCRM helps
axoCRM is the smallest sensible CRM for a freelancer's growing book of clients.
- 1Capture enquiries via a hosted form.
- 2Move them through Enquiry → Proposal → Won.
- 3Track retainers in a separate pipeline.
- 4Set renewal tasks ahead of contract end.
- 5Use reports to see your best lead sources.
Key features
Hosted lead form
A simple form for your site.
Pipelines
New work and retainers tracked side by side.
Custom fields
Service, rate, retainer length, source.
Tasks
Chase quotes and renewals.
Reports
Best months, best sources, best clients.
See the full features overview for more.
Simple, annual pricing
If you're a freelancer who's tired of forgetting follow-ups, axoCRM is the right size. Free plan available. Paid plan is $39 / £29 / €35 per user per year — billed annually, no monthly upsell.
- Free plan: 1 user, 250 contacts.
- Paid: $39 / £29 / €35 per user per year.
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FAQ
- Is the free plan enough for one freelancer?
- Often yes — 250 contacts and the full feature set are covered.
- Can I send invoices from here?
- No — pair with your invoicing tool.
- Can I track multiple service lines?
- Yes — paid plans support multiple pipelines.
- Can I import past clients?
- Yes — CSV import is built in.
Ready to try axoCRM?
Start on the free plan. No credit card required.