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Dealokr gives freelancers one client-ready flow for signed terms, Stripe payment status, preview delivery, validation, and final-file release.

  • Free until your first deal
  • No client account required
  • Final files release after validation
Payment handled through Stripe
Freelancer and client connected through a central Dealokr record with agreement, payment, preview, validation, and final release.
Payment visible before kickoff
Signed terms in one link
Stripe payment attached to the deal
Preview before final files
Client validation built in
Final assets gated
Revision requests tracked
Delivery access logged
One proof timeline
No marketplace account
Client sees the next step
Release recorded
Scope stays visible
Clean record if questioned
Built for freelance deals

Freelance deals break when money, files, and proof split apart.

Client agreement with payment still to confirm
A client approves a project in a chat conversation, while a separate payment screen still shows that payment needs confirmation. The freelancer has a green light to start, but not one clear record that confirms the payment status.
Preview delivery mixed with final production files
A project delivery area mixes a review preview, source files, a final ZIP, shared links, and revision messages. The visual illustrates how sending production assets too early makes it difficult to keep control of the final release.
Project proof spread across separate tools
A signed agreement, payment confirmation, delivery files, and client validation appear in separate tools and message threads. The image shows why answering a later question requires reconstructing proof from several disconnected places.

How it works

Your work moves forward. So does your payment.

Clear terms, payment before work starts, and a delivery you approve together.

  1. 01How it works

    Start your project. Payment confirmed.

    Create the project and share a link. Your client signs the agreement and pays via Stripe. The payout stays on hold until they approve the delivery.

  2. 02How it works

    Show your work. Stay in control.

    Share a protected preview. Your client reviews the work and requests the agreed revisions. Final files stay locked.

  3. 03How it works

    Your client approves. The payout is released.

    Approval allows the payout to be triggered via Stripe. Once the payout is confirmed, your client can access the final files.

One client link. No platform to learn.

Your client reviews the terms, signs, pays through Stripe, inspects the preview, and validates the work from the same guided portal. It feels like a professional handoff, not another platform to explain.

01

Open one link

Your client enters the project from a single Dealokr invitation.

02

Sign clear terms

They see the scope, price, deadline, deliverables, and validation rules.

03

Pay through Stripe

They pay through Stripe without creating a marketplace account.

04

Review safely

They inspect the preview, request changes, or validate when the work is ready.

Dealokr logo

Secure client deal

Brand identity sprint

No marketplace account required

Amount

EUR 1,800

Deadline

June 28

Status

Payment handled by Stripe

Client steps

Review terms01
Sign agreement02
Pay via Stripe03
Inspect preview04
Validate release05

Preview delivery

Preview available

Final files release after validation

Client reassurance

The client sees the same agreement, payment state, preview, and validation path in one calm workspace.

Ask for payment without making it awkward.

Dealokr frames payment as part of the project process. The client sees what to review, how to sign, where Stripe handles payment, and how preview validation will work.

A simple way to introduce the link

Ready to send

Freelancer

I use Dealokr so the agreement, payment status, preview, and validation stay in one place.

Client

So I sign, pay, and review the preview from this link?

Freelancer

Exactly. No marketplace account. You just follow the project steps.

Feels standard

Present it as your normal client process, not a special warning.

Less client friction

They open one secure link and follow the steps from there.

One obvious next step

Review, sign, pay through Stripe, then validate the preview.

One deal record beats ten scattered tools.

Without Dealokr, the agreement, payment state, delivery, and validation drift into separate places. With Dealokr, the whole flow stays attached to one record both sides can follow.

Without Dealokr
Without Dealokr: scattered email thread, separate PDF, delayed payment, screenshots, and final files spread across tools.
With Dealokr
With Dealokr: one record for signed terms, payment, protected delivery, and proof timeline.

Use wording that makes Dealokr feel normal.

I use Dealokr for new projects so we both have the agreement, Stripe payment status, preview delivery, and validation in one place. You can review the terms, sign, pay, and approve the preview before final files are released.

New client

For this project I use Dealokr as my standard client flow. You will receive one secure link to review the terms, sign, pay through Stripe, and later validate the preview before final files are released.

Repeat client

I am moving new projects through Dealokr so the agreement, payment status, delivery preview, and validation stay in one clean record. It keeps the handoff simple for both of us.

Let clients review the work before they receive the final assets.

Dealokr gives clients a clean preview experience while production files stay gated until validation or an approved release state.

If a project gets questioned, your record is already built.

Contract versions, signature states, payment state, delivery access, validation, and important notes stay inside the same commercial record.

09:12

Agreement signed

Terms became the reference before the client reviewed the project.

09:18

Client opened secure link

The invitation event was attached to the same deal record.

09:24

Payment state visible

Provider payment status was clear before work moved forward.

14:06

Preview delivery uploaded

The client reviewed the work before production files were released.

16:31

Validation pending

The release decision stayed inside the deal room.

Why Dealokr has become essential.

The payment and client-side friction freelancers still face before a deal can move forward.

53%

Of surveyed French freelancers cite getting paid quickly as a daily challenge.

57%

Of surveyed French freelancers cite negotiating with clients as a daily challenge.

31%

Of surveyed UK freelancers had completed work without being paid.

Sources: BCG × Malt · IPSE

Start with one deal. Upgrade when Dealokr becomes your default.

Junior keeps the first step low-risk. Pro removes Dealokr commission while checkout service and payment-provider fees stay visible before payment.

Early access offer

Get Pro free for your first 2 weeks.

Use the full workflow while you test Dealokr with real clients. Checkout service and payment-provider fees stay visible before payment.

Junior

0 €/month

5% commission

Run your first client deal flow without paying a monthly subscription.

✓Create client deals
✓PDF agreement generation
✓Secure client link
✓Dealokr-recorded signatures
✓Provider payment state attached
✓Protected delivery
✓Client validation
✓Proof timeline
✓1 workspace member
Most popular

Pro

29 €/month

0% Dealokr commission

For freelancers who want Dealokr as their standard client flow: unlimited deals, no Dealokr commission, and cleaner records.

✓Everything in Junior
✓Full access to the tool
✓Unlimited client deals
✓0% Dealokr commission
✓Visible client checkout fee
✓Contract versions
✓Client change requests
✓Delivery access logs
✓Record exports
✓Security and provider settings
✓1 workspace member

Custom

Let's talk

Pricing tailored to your needs

For agencies, studios and teams with specific needs. Let's build an offer around the way you work.

✓An offer adapted to your project volume
✓Support to set up your team's workflow
✓Terms agreed together

How much you really lose using other platforms' processes

200 €50,000 €
Dealokr Junior0 EUR/month · 5%
100 €/month
Dealokr Pro29 EUR/month · 0%
29 €/month
Malt10% new client
200 €/month
Upwork~10% average
200 €/month
Fiverr20% flat
400 €/month

Monthly savings with Dealokr Pro vs the average of the 3 platforms.

238 €/month

Free until your first deal · No client account required

Questions freelancers ask before the first deal.

How does it work in practice?+

You create a deal: describe the mission, set the price, define the deliverables, and choose the validation rules. Dealokr generates the agreement and gives you one secure link to send.

Your client opens the link, reviews the terms, signs, and pays through Stripe. The payment state appears in the shared record before work moves forward.

When the work is ready, you deliver a preview first. The client validates or requests changes, then final files become available after validation or an approved release state.

If questions come up later, the agreement, payment state, delivery activity, and validation events are already in the proof timeline.

Does my client need to create an account?+

No. You send one secure link. They review the deal, sign, pay through Stripe, and later validate the preview without managing a marketplace account.

What if my client refuses to use Dealokr?+

Most clients just need to understand why the link exists. Present Dealokr as your standard project process: it keeps the terms, payment status, preview, and validation clear for both sides.

What happens if the client does not validate the delivery?+

The deal stays in validation pending with a record of preview access, delivery notes, requests, and activity. You are not trying to reconstruct the story from scattered messages.

What if the client disputes the payment with their bank?+

The proof timeline documents each step: signed terms, payment state, file access, delivery notes, and validation. Dealokr does not replace legal or payment-provider processes, but it gives you a clearer record to work from.

How is this different from a regular PDF contract?+

A PDF contract proves what was agreed. Dealokr also records what happened after that: signature, payment state, delivery, access, revision requests, and validation.

Does it work for small projects too?+

Yes. Small projects are often the ones freelancers leave informal, which makes them easier to misunderstand. A 200 EUR mission still deserves clear terms, visible payment status, and a clean delivery record.

How much does it really cost?+

Junior has no monthly subscription and includes a 5% Dealokr commission per deal, with a 1 EUR minimum. Pro is 29 EUR/month and removes Dealokr commission while active. A visible client checkout fee may still apply so service and payment-provider costs are shown before payment.

Where are my files stored?+

Files uploaded through protected delivery stay behind the deal access flow. Preview files can be reviewed first, while final-file access stays gated until the deal reaches validation or an approved release state.