0%
of freelancers undercharge their rate
Do your freelance clients do this?
Propo fixes that.
Because quick favors aren’t free.
The Issue
Most freelancers think they have an income problem.
The Real Issue
They actually have a pricing and boundaries problem.
The Biggest Issue
$0.0M+
is what the average senior freelancer loses over ten years from unpaid work and low rates.
How Propo actually helps.
What Propo Actually Does
Built to stop freelancers from undercharging & overdelivering.
Propo helps freelancers price correctly, create stronger proposals, protect their boundaries, and avoid risky clients before problems happen.
AI market-rate pricing
Answer a few questions and Propo calculates a defensible rate based on your role, experience, scope, and project complexity.
Instant proposal generation
Generate polished proposals with deliverables, boundaries, pricing, timelines, and revision limits already structured.
Built-in client protections
Reduce scope creep, unpaid revisions, vague expectations, and late-payment chaos before projects even begin.
Scam and risk detection
Run suspicious opportunities through Propo to identify red flags and patterns commonly reported by freelancers.
Founder’s Note
I built Propo because being easy to work with shouldn’t mean being easy to take advantage of.
The Story Behind Propo
Propo started because I spent years underpricing my work, over-delivering for clients, and quietly losing thousands of dollars trying to be "easy to work with." I built this for freelancers who are talented at their craft, but exhausted from unclear boundaries, unpaid labor, scope creep, and constantly second-guessing what they should actually charge.
— Taryn, founder of Propo
A few free edits became a monthly habit.
Low rates felt easier than awkward pricing conversations.
The client had boundaries. I didn’t.
So I built the system I wish I had before the burnout.
How It Works
From vague client request to protected proposal in under 30 seconds.
01
Answer a few project questions.
Add your role, experience level, location, project type, scope, timeline, and client details so Propo understands the actual work behind the ask.
02
Get a market-aware rate.
Propo estimates hourly, project, and retainer pricing so you can stop inventing numbers from panic, vibes, and unpaid emotional labor.
03
Generate the full proposal.
The app creates a polished proposal with deliverables, timeline, revision rules, payment terms, and out-of-scope language already built in.
04
Customize, export, and send.
Edit the proposal, run suspicious opportunities through the client risk checker, then download a client-ready PDF before the project gets messy.
Market-rate pricing.
Answer a few questions and Propo gives you a defensible rate based on role, experience, scope, and project complexity.
Proposals in seconds.
Turn project details into a polished proposal with scope, deliverables, pricing, and next steps already structured.
Scam risk checks.
Spot red flags before you waste hours on fake clients, suspicious requests, or projects that were never real.
Client risk scores.
Run suspicious opportunities through Propo and get a clear risk score before you send work, files, or personal details.
PRICING
Start freelancing smarter.
Generate accurate market rates, polished proposals, and client risk analysis in minutes instead of learning expensive lessons the hard way.
Freemium
$0
Free forever
- 1 free market rate evaluation
- Basic pricing insight
- Preview the Propo experience
Premium
$39.95
per month
or $399.95/year (17% off)
- Unlimited market rate evaluations
- Unlimited proposal generations
- Unlimited scam scans & client analysis
- Export polished client-ready PDFs
- Built-in legal protection language
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about rates, proposals, Scam Shield, pricing, and privacy before another client turns a quick project into a personality test.
GENERAL
What is Propo?
Propo is a business tool built specifically for freelance creatives. It helps you calculate a competitive market rate for your work, generate professional client proposals, and evaluate new clients before you commit — all in one place.
Who is Propo built for?
Propo is built for independent creative professionals — designers, art directors, brand strategists, motion designers, and more. If you freelance and you've ever undercharged, dealt with scope creep, or gotten burned by a bad client, Propo was built for you.
Do I need to create an account?
Yes. An account is required to use Propo. Creating one is free and takes less than a minute — your account is how we track your one complimentary rate evaluation.
PRICING & PLANS
How much does Propo cost?
Propo offers a free tier that includes one lifetime rate evaluation so you can experience the platform firsthand. Premium is $39.95/month (or $399.95/year — 17% discount) with no contracts — cancel anytime.
What's included in the free plan?
The free plan gives you one rate evaluation to explore how Propo works. The proposal generator and Scam Shield client risk tool are available on Premium only.
What does Premium include?
Premium unlocks unlimited rate evaluations, unlimited proposal generation, unlimited Scam Shield client checks, PDF export, and priority support — everything you need to run your freelance business with confidence.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. You can cancel your Premium subscription at any time from your account settings.
Is there an annual billing option?
Annual billing is coming soon at a discounted rate. Join Premium now and you'll be notified as soon as it becomes available.
RATE EVALUATION
How does the rate calculator work?
Answer a short series of questions about your project — things like your experience level, project scope, timeline, and client type — and Propo generates a recommended rate range based on current 2026 market data for your role. You'll see hourly, project, and retainer options side by side.
Are the rates accurate for my market?
Propo's rate data is sourced from current US freelance market benchmarks and updated regularly. Rates reflect real-world pricing for creative professionals across experience levels, project types, and client sizes.
What if my job type isn't listed?
If your role isn't currently supported, you can submit a request directly in the app and we'll add it to our roadmap. You'll receive an email notification as soon as your job type is live.
PROPOSALS
How long does it take to generate a proposal?
Most users complete a proposal in under 30 seconds. Answer a few questions about your project and client, and Propo generates a complete, professionally formatted proposal ready to send.
Can I edit the proposal before sending it?
Yes. Every field in the generated proposal is fully editable before you export or share it.
Can I export my proposal as a PDF?
Yes. Premium users can export any proposal as a professionally formatted PDF.
Do proposals include legal protections?
Yes. Proposals generated with Propo include standard protective terms covering scope boundaries, revision limits, payment conditions, and ownership rights — written to protect freelancers, not corporate legal teams.
SCAM SHIELD
What is Scam Shield?
Scam Shield is Propo's client risk tool. Before you take on a new client, run a quick check to surface potential red flags — things commonly associated with scam inquiries, payment issues, or bad-faith clients — so you can make a more informed decision before you commit.
Is Scam Shield a background check service?
No. Scam Shield is an AI-powered risk evaluation tool, not a legal background check. It's designed to help freelancers identify warning signs early in the client relationship — think of it as a professional gut-check, not a legal report.
PRIVACY & DATA
Is my proposal data private?
Yes. Your proposals, rate evaluations, and client information are private to your account and are never shared or sold.
Do you sell my data?
No. Propo is ad-free and your data is never sold to third parties.
Still have questions?
Contact us → hello@propoapp.io