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The Freelancer's CRM — Clients, Invoices, and Payments in One Place

As a freelancer, your time is your income. Axel CRM handles the admin — tracking leads, chasing proposals, sending GST invoices, and collecting payments via Razorpay — so you spend more hours on the work clients actually pay you for.

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Tools Freelancers Actually Use
You don't need a 50-feature enterprise CRM. You need a clean system that tracks your clients, reminds you to follow up, and gets invoices out the door fast.
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Client Pipeline

See all your prospects at a glance — from first inquiry to active project to completed and billed. Move clients between stages with a click and always know what needs attention next.

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Proposal Tracking

Log proposals against each lead, note the quoted amount, and track whether the client has responded. No more searching through emails to remember what you quoted someone three weeks ago.

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GST-Compliant Invoicing

Raise professional invoices with your GSTIN, HSN/SAC codes, and correct tax components in minutes. Your clients get a clean invoice they can use for their own GST filing — and you look professional doing it.

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Razorpay Payments

Accept payments in INR via UPI, credit/debit cards, or net banking through Razorpay. Share a payment link directly from the invoice and get notified the moment a client pays.

Task Tracking

Create tasks linked to client projects, set deadlines, and tick them off as you go. Keep your deliverables organised without managing a separate project management app.

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Client Booking Page

Share a booking link so prospective clients can schedule discovery calls at a time that suits both of you. No more "does Tuesday at 3pm work?" emails bouncing back and forth.

Why Freelancers Choose Axel CRM

  • Free plan for 1 user with 100 leads — plenty to get started without spending anything
  • GST invoicing and Razorpay payments included — no separate billing tool needed
  • INR pricing from ₹499/mo — cheaper than HoneyBook or Dubsado in USD
  • Built for solo operators — no complex team permissions or enterprise configuration required
  • Follow-up reminders so warm leads don't go cold while you're heads-down on a project
  • India-based product and support — built by people who understand GST, INR, and how Indian freelancers work
₹0Free plan — 1 user, 100 leads
₹499per month on annual Starter plan
INRpayments via Razorpay
Axel CRM vs the Alternatives for Freelancers
Tools like HoneyBook and Dubsado are popular in the West — but they're priced in USD and don't support GST. Here's the honest comparison.
FeatureAxel CRMHoneyBookDubsadoFreshBooks
INR pricing✅ Yes❌ USD only❌ USD only❌ USD only
GST-compliant invoicing✅ Built-in❌ No❌ No⚠️ Not India-specific
Razorpay / UPI payments✅ Yes❌ No❌ No❌ No
Free plan available✅ Yes (1 user)❌ No❌ Trial only❌ Trial only
Lead pipeline / CRM✅ Yes✅ Yes✅ Yes❌ No (invoicing only)
Client booking page✅ Yes✅ Yes✅ Yes❌ No
India-based support✅ Yes❌ No❌ No❌ No

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Axel CRM really free for freelancers?
Yes. The Free plan supports 1 user and up to 100 leads — with no time limit. It includes lead tracking and basic client management. When you're ready for invoicing, automation, and Razorpay payments, the Starter plan is ₹499/mo on an annual subscription (₹599/mo monthly), with a free trial included.
Can I send GST invoices and accept online payments?
Yes to both. Axel CRM generates GST-compliant invoices with all required fields (GSTIN, SAC/HSN codes, tax components). You can collect payment via Razorpay — which supports UPI, credit/debit cards, and net banking — directly from the invoice. Payment status updates automatically when the client pays.
I'm a freelance designer/developer — do I need a full CRM?
Probably not a complex one, but a lightweight system pays off quickly. Freelancers typically lose revenue from leads that went cold during a busy project, from proposals never followed up, and from invoices sent late. Axel CRM solves all three without requiring hours of setup or training.
What if I outgrow the free plan?
The Starter plan (₹499/mo annual) gives you unlimited leads, invoicing, follow-up automation, and booking. If you bring on a team or sub-contractors, the Growth plan (₹999/mo) adds team management and advanced reporting. You can upgrade at any time without losing your data.

Stop Losing Clients to Disorganised Follow-Ups

Axel CRM gives you a professional client system, GST invoicing, and Razorpay payments — built for Indian freelancers, starting free.

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