Freelancer managementwithout the trust problem
Automatic time tracking, AI daily summaries, and client-shareable work reports. For clients managing freelancers and freelancers who want to prove their hours. Starts at $4.99/seat — one seat is fine.
The freelance management problems we solve
“My freelancer invoiced 30 hours — I have no idea if that's real”
Without automatic tracking, you're taking their word for it. The right software captures activity automatically and gives you a daily summary of what was actually worked on.
“I'm juggling 5 freelancers and can't keep up with their work”
Daily async summaries from each freelancer replace daily status check-ins. Review 5 freelancers in 10 minutes with AI-generated reports.
“My freelancer disappeared mid-project and I had no warning”
Automatic tracking surfaces inactive days early. You'll know within 24 hours — not two weeks later when the deadline hits.
“As a freelancer, clients keep questioning my hours”
Install DeskTrust on your own machine and share the auto-generated daily report. Objective proof shuts down "did you really work that much?" conversations.
The freelance workflow, upgraded
AI Daily Work Reports
Plain-English summary of each freelancer's day. Tasks completed, apps used, meetings attended. Review your whole roster in 10 minutes.
Automatic Timesheets
No manual timer. Hours log automatically from activity. Clean weekly timesheets ready to export for invoicing — never reconstruct hours again.
Client-Shareable Reports
Freelancers can share a read-only link or PDF of their daily report with the hiring client. Objective proof of billable hours.
Productivity Scoring
See focused work hours vs context-switching hours. Spot top freelancers worth retainers and those who overpromise.
No Minimum Seats
Start with one freelancer. Add more as needed. Monthly billing, cancel any time. $4.99/seat.
Transparent to the Freelancer
The freelancer sees their own portal — hours, screenshots, pause button, data export. Builds trust across the engagement.
Who uses DeskTrust for freelance work
Clients managing freelancers
Founders, agency owners, and operators managing 1-10 freelancers for development, design, content, or ops work. Pay for peace of mind — not surveillance.
Freelancers proving their work
Solo freelancers who want to install DeskTrust on their own machine, show clients a daily report, and end the "did you really work that much?" conversation.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best way to manage remote freelancers?
The three things that matter most: a shared project tool to assign work, a time tracker that captures hours without reliance on self-reporting, and a daily or weekly summary for the client. For small teams, DeskTrust combines the last two in one place — automatic time tracking and AI daily work reports — starting at $4.99 per seat with no minimum.
How do I verify a freelancer's hours without micromanaging?
Automatic tracking is the right solution. DeskTrust captures app and web activity, generates productivity scores, and sends you a daily AI summary of what the freelancer worked on — all without you needing to look over their shoulder. The freelancer gets a self-service portal where they see their own data and can pause for personal time.
Can freelancers use DeskTrust to show clients proof of work?
Yes. Many solo freelancers install DeskTrust on their own machine and share the daily report with their clients as proof of billable hours. It replaces manual timesheets, Loom recordings, and awkward "I was definitely working" conversations. $4.99/month for one seat.
Will my freelancers push back on being monitored?
The best freelancers prefer it when the setup is transparent. DeskTrust gives every freelancer a portal where they see exactly what's being tracked (hours, apps, screenshots), can pause tracking for personal time, and can download their own data. We don't log keystrokes. Covert tracking tools destroy trust; transparent ones build it.
How much does freelancer management software cost?
DeskTrust is $4.99 per seat per month, with no minimum. For a single freelancer that's $59/year. Hubstaff, Time Doctor, and TimeCamp also offer solo or small-team pricing in the $4-10/seat range. The ROI math is usually simple: if you're paying a freelancer $40/hour, catching one hour per week of over-billing pays for a year of software.
Does it work for freelancers on Upwork and Fiverr?
Yes — DeskTrust is a separate time tracker you install on your freelancer's computer, independent of the marketplace. It's often used in parallel with Upwork's own tracker because DeskTrust provides AI daily summaries and productivity scoring that Upwork does not. You can share the DeskTrust report with your end client whether they're on Upwork, Fiverr, or elsewhere.
Try DeskTrust free for 30 days
One seat. $4.99/mo after. No minimums. Cancel anytime.