Simplify your taxes
Capture every write-off, in seconds.
Snap a photo with your phone. AI reads it. See your real-time tax savings — the moment you capture the expense, not at tax time when it's too late.
Pre-launch · Founding member access
Work on your craft,
not your spreadsheets.
The all-in-one AI-Powered business tool for every freelancer — behind a desk or on a job site. Send invoices, track time, capture write-offs, and see your real numbers, all in under 30 seconds on your phone. Built by a freelancer who got tired of the same problems.
Free to join. No credit card. Currently available in the United States. First 50 waitlist members lock in $9/month — for life, not three months.
Stay on track and in control
Three outcomes. One app. No extra tabs, no spreadsheets, no surprises.
Get paid faster
Send invoices that pay themselves.
Brand invoices with your company logo. Accept payments via cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Automatic reminders handle the awkward follow-ups.
Know where you stand
Your real numbers, live.
Income this month. Money owed to you. Estimated quarterly taxes. A full financial picture without a single spreadsheet.
The math you're living
The math isn't mathing — and we're here to fix that.
Most freelancers work 44 hours a week. Only 26 are billable. The other 18 hours go to admin.
- 67%
- of freelancers say inconsistent income is their #1 problem
- 62%
- spend 6+ hours every month chasing invoices
- 100%
- lose time to admin they didn't sign up for
You got into this work to do the work. Not to run a mini finance department.
A look inside
See what ParlorHQ actually looks like.
Real screens. One app. Everything you need to run the business side of freelancing.
app.myparlorhq.com/dashboard
Dashboard
April 2026Income this month
$6,240
+12% vs. March
Outstanding
$2,180
3 invoices pending
Tax savings YTD
$1,847
42 write-offs captured
Q2 Tax estimate
$1,412
Due June 15
Monthly income
MayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarApr
Your financial dashboard — updated live.
ParlorHQ
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VendorHome Depot
Amount$247.83
CategoryMaterials & supplies
DateApr 14, 2026
This saves you ~$59 in taxes
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Snap a receipt. AI reads it. See your savings instantly.
app.myparlorhq.com/invoices
Invoice #1042
Paid
JR
J. Ramirez Electric
Licensed Electrical Contractor
$3,750
Due: Apr 20, 2026
Panel upgrade — labor (16 hrs × $125)
$2,000
200A panel + breakers
$1,250
Permit fees
$350
Service call
$150
Total
$3,750.00
Payment accepted via
Card
ACH
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Paid in full — 2 days before due date
Branded invoices. Paid on time. Automatically.
Seven jobs, one tool
Everything the business side needs. Nothing it doesn't.
Swipe or use the arrows to explore all seven modules.
Client list
Every client, project, and payment — at a glance.
Replace the spreadsheet. Everything about every client in one mobile-friendly view.
- Add a new client in 15 seconds from your phone
- Status tags: active, completed, prospect, paused
- Per-client revenue totals and payment history
- Notes, project history, contact info in one place
Client portal
Level up how clients see your business.
A polished, white-labeled portal with your logo builds trust before you say a word. Clients see a professional operation — invoices, contracts, project details — all in one place. No ParlorHQ branding, ever.
- Your logo, your colors, your business name — clients see you, not us
- Clients self-serve: view invoices, pay online, track project status
- Onboarding flow with contract signing and file uploads
- Fewer "where's my invoice?" emails — everything's right there
Time tracking
Know which clients are actually worth it.
One-tap timer. Per-client hourly rate after invoices. The data competitors leave out.
- Start and stop tracking tied to a client and project
- Manual entry for offline work
- Per-client profitability: hours vs. invoiced = effective rate
- Weekly and monthly billable vs. non-billable summary
Invoicing
Invoices that chase themselves.
Send branded invoices, accept every major payment method, and let automation do the awkward follow-ups.
- Build invoices from tracked time or fixed-price projects
- Cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Link via Stripe
- Auto reminders: 3 days before, day of, 3 & 7 days late
- Recurring invoices for retainer clients
Bank feeds & dashboard
Your real numbers, updated live.
Connect your bank. Transactions flow in automatically. No spreadsheet, no manual entry.
- Plaid-powered bank & credit card connections
- Income this month, quarter, and year
- Quarterly tax liability with deadline reminders
- Monthly profit & loss, always current
Tax write-off tracker
Two seconds per receipt. Thousands back at tax time.
Snap. Confirm. Done. AI handles the categorization and tells you exactly how much tax you just saved.
- Receipt OCR — vendor, amount, date, category auto-filled
- Real-time savings: "$1,200 purchase saves ~$288"
- GPS mileage — swipe to categorize business vs. personal
- Year-end export: IRS Schedule C-ready PDF/CSV
AI under the hood
A product that learns your business.
Not AI for marketing. AI that actually removes work.
- Auto-categorization learns from your past choices
- Smart invoice drafts pre-filled from tracked time
- Nudges: "Client X pays 12 days slower. Consider a deposit."
- Anomaly detection: duplicates, typos, impossible entries
Why taxes are the hero feature
Every freelancer leaves money on the table at tax time.
Not from laziness — tracking write-offs throughout the year is a part-time job nobody has time for.
ParlorHQ makes it a two-second job. Then shows you the payoff immediately.
- Snap a photo. AI pulls vendor, amount, date, category.
- One tap to confirm. Done.
- Real-time total: "You've captured $2,340 in deductions this year. Estimated tax savings: $562."
- Year-end export: Schedule C-ready PDF/CSV.
How we stack up
Built for the whole business — not just the books.
| Feature | QuickBooks Solopreneur | Bonsai | FreshBooks | ParlorHQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invoicing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Time tracking | No (separate product) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Per-client profitability | No | Basic | Yes | Yes |
| Tax estimates | Yes | +$100/yr | No | Included |
| Write-off tracker | Basic | +$100/yr | Basic | Smart, AI-powered |
| Real-time tax savings UI | No | No | No | Yes |
| Branded client portal | No | Paid tier | No | Included |
| Contracts & e-signature | No | Yes | No | Included |
| Bank feeds | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built for tradespeople too | No | No | No | Yes |
| Starting price | $20/mo ($10/mo for 3 mo) | $24/mo | $17/mo | $15/mo |
The honest comparison with QuickBooks Solopreneur
Intuit is great at accounting. ParlorHQ is great at running the whole business side of freelancing — clients, contracts, invoices, time, and taxes, in one workflow. QB doesn't offer a client portal, contracts, or time tracking at any price. If you need those, you need a different tool. That's us.
One price. Everything included.
No add-ons, no surprises. Features that are paywalled or separate products at competitors are included at our base price.
Feature and pricing data reflects publicly available information as of April 2026. Check each provider's website for current details.
Built for every freelancer
Behind a desk or on a job site — your business deserves the same tools.
Most freelancer tools assume you work at a desk. But freelancing looks different for everyone — whether you're wiring a panel, shooting a wedding, or designing a logo from your kitchen table.
The business side doesn't change: invoices, expenses, taxes, clients. The tools should work for all of it — regardless of your trade.
ParlorHQ is for all of you.
Same product, tailored setup.
Tell us what you do during signup and we'll custom-tailor your experience — terminology, templates, expense categories, and workflows all adapt to your trade.
🎵
Booking Agreements
Musicians, DJs, speakers, entertainers, performing artists
📋
Proposals
Photographers, consultants, designers, marketers, developers, instructors
🔧
Quotes & Estimates
Electricians, plumbers, contractors, painters, landscapers, HVAC techs
📄
Service Agreements
Coming soon
Pricing
Simple. Transparent. Below QuickBooks on every tier.
30-day free trial on every plan. No credit card to start.
Solo
$15/mo
Part-time or new freelancers. Up to 10 active clients.
- All 7 modules included
- Unlimited invoices & receipts
- Branded client portal
- Plaid bank feeds
Growth
$19/mo
Full-time freelancers and small teams. Unlimited clients.
- Everything in Solo
- Unlimited active clients
- Recurring invoices & retainers
- Priority support
First 50 only
Founding Member
$9/mo
Locked for life. Not 3 months. Not a new-user discount.
- All Growth plan features
- Beta access ~2 months early
- Direct line to the founder
- Rate never increases
Annual: 2 months free — $150 Solo / $190 Growth per year.
ParlorHQ is currently in pre-launch. The 30-day free trial begins when the product launches (mid-late 2026). Waitlist members will be the first to know.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When does ParlorHQ launch?
Late 2026 for public launch. Waitlist members get beta access roughly two months earlier, and founding-member pricing before the waitlist fills.
What does the waitlist cost?
Nothing. No credit card, no commitment. You get an invite when beta opens and first crack at the $9/mo founding rate — locked for life.
How is this different from QuickBooks Solopreneur?
QuickBooks Solopreneur is accounting software. ParlorHQ is a full freelance business tool. QB Solopreneur doesn't include a branded client portal, contracts, or e-signature — and time tracking is a separate product (QuickBooks Time) at an additional cost. ParlorHQ bundles all of that at the base price. If you need accounting only, QB is a solid choice. If you run a freelance practice with clients, projects, and a brand, ParlorHQ is built for that.
How is this different from Bonsai?
Bonsai charges extra for tax features and is designed primarily for creative professionals. ParlorHQ includes tax tools at the base price and adapts to your trade — whatever it is.
Is ParlorHQ for blue-collar trades or digital freelancers?
All of them. Electricians, photographers, consultants, musicians, coaches, developers — the business side is the same. ParlorHQ adapts the terminology, templates, and categories to your trade when you sign up. One product, tailored to however you work.
Will my clients see ParlorHQ branding?
No. The client portal is fully white-labeled. Your clients see your brand, not ours.
Does ParlorHQ give tax advice?
No. We give you clean records, smart categorization, and estimated tax impact. For filing and legal advice, work with a CPA.
What happens to my data if I cancel?
Your data is yours. Full CSV and PDF export at any time, including after cancellation.
How does ParlorHQ handle my financial data?
Security is non-negotiable. Bank connections run through Plaid — we never see or store your login credentials. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We don't sell, share, or monetize your data, ever.
Is ParlorHQ available outside the United States?
Not yet. ParlorHQ is currently built for US-based freelancers. Tax features are based on IRS Schedule C categories and US self-employment tax rules, and bank connections are limited to US financial institutions. International expansion is on the roadmap, but there's no timeline yet.
Waitlist
Be first in line.
Claim your spot on the waitlist. Founding members will be invited to lock in their $9/mo for life rate before public launch. We'll send one update when the beta opens.
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