Clearmargin

Get paid without the paperwork.

Generate invoices from tracked time and accepted proposals. Accept cards and bank transfers via Stripe. Set up payment schedules, recurring billing, and saved payment methods — so getting paid is never the bottleneck.

Get paid without the paperwork.

What's included

Everything you need, nothing you don't.

Generate from time and proposals

Turn tracked hours or accepted proposal line items into an invoice in one click. No re-keying amounts or descriptions.

Stripe payments — cards and ACH

Clients pay directly from the invoice page via credit card or bank transfer. Funds go to your Stripe account. No third-party payment links.

Payment schedules

Split a project into scheduled payments — deposit, progress, and final. Each milestone generates an invoice automatically when due.

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Recurring invoices

Set up subscriptions for retainer clients. Clearmargin creates and sends invoices on your schedule — weekly, monthly, or custom.

Saved payment methods

After a client pays once, their card or bank account is saved. Future invoices pre-fill payment details for faster checkout.

Branded invoice portal

Every invoice gets a client-facing page with your logo, line items, payment button, and history. Professional by default.

Automatic late reminders

Configure reminder cadence for overdue invoices. Clearmargin sends polite follow-ups so you do not have to.

Labor detail control

Choose whether to show a single labor line or a full breakdown by rate type and team member. Control exactly what the client sees.

Real-time payment status

See paid, partially paid, overdue, and draft at a glance. Webhook-synced with Stripe — status updates the moment a payment lands.

Built for every industry

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Frequently asked questions

What payment methods do clients have?+

Credit cards and ACH bank transfers via Stripe. Clients pay directly on the invoice page — no redirects, no third-party apps. After the first payment, their method is saved for faster checkout on future invoices.

Can I generate invoices from tracked time?+

Yes. Select a date range and client, and Clearmargin generates an invoice from your tracked hours. Rate types, multipliers, and labor breakdowns are all handled automatically based on your time entries.

How do payment schedules work?+

Attach a payment schedule to a project or proposal — for example, 50% deposit, 25% at midpoint, 25% on delivery. Each milestone creates a draft invoice at the right time. You review and send with one click.

Do I need a Stripe account?+

Yes, Clearmargin uses Stripe Connect (Express accounts) for payment processing. Setup takes a few minutes during onboarding. You keep full control of your Stripe account and payouts.

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