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Indy vs Qwilr

Indy logo

Indy

Proposals

Freelance workflow suite covering proposals, contracts, invoices and time tracking with a usable free tier

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Qwilr logo

Qwilr

Sales Enablement

Beautiful Proposals and Quotes

From
$35/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Indy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Indy the free tier caps documents per month, and an active freelancer passes those caps quickly enough that the free plan is a trial in practice rather than a permanent option.; Qwilr growth plan requires a minimum of 5 users at $55/user/month and Scale requires a minimum of 10 users at $75/user/month, both billed annually only
  • They diverge on capability: Indy covers Contract library, Qwilr covers Web-based proposals.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Indy and Qwilr actually diverge.

Attributes where Indy and Qwilr differ
AttributeIndyQwilr
Starting priceFree$35/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryProposalsSales Enablement
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Indy

  • Contract library
  • Proposals
  • Invoicing
  • Time tracking
  • Task and calendar
  • Client portal
  • Free tier

Only in Qwilr

  • Web-based proposals
  • Interactive quotes
  • E-signatures
  • Analytics
  • Video embedding
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Slack

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Indy

  • A new freelancer who needs a real signed contract before there is revenue to fund a subscriptionnot Qwilr
  • Testing whether an all in one freelance bundle suits your workflow before committing money to onenot Qwilr
  • Part time or side project freelancing with low monthly document volume that stays inside the free capsnot Qwilr
  • Replacing an unsigned emailed quote with a proposal that converts into a contract and an invoicenot Qwilr

Qwilr

  • Sales teams sending interactive proposals with embedded payment collection who can commit to annual billingnot Indy

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Indy

  • The free tier caps documents per month, and an active freelancer passes those caps quickly enough that the free plan is a trial in practice rather than a permanent option.
  • Project management and task tracking are shallow, so anyone running several concurrent projects will keep a separate tool and lose the single system benefit.
  • Reporting on income, utilisation and profitability is thin next to a dedicated accounting or time tracking product.
  • Payments are processed by a third party gateway, so the card fee applies on top of the subscription and materially changes the cost per invoice on small jobs.
  • As with every bundle, leaving means separating proposals, contracts, time and invoices out of one export, which is harder than replacing a single purpose tool.

Qwilr

  • Growth plan requires a minimum of 5 users at $55/user/month and Scale requires a minimum of 10 users at $75/user/month, both billed annually only
  • Document automation beyond the free monthly allotment (10, 150 or 600 documents by tier) costs $5, $2.50 or $2.50 per additional document
  • QwilrPay charges a payment processing fee on top of the subscription, ranging from 0.25% on Starter down to 0.05% on Scale

Pricing, plan by plan

Indy

Free
  • Indy$undefined/year
    • Free tier with monthly document limits
    • Proposals, contracts and invoices
    • Time tracking and tasks

Qwilr

$35/month
  • Starter$35/month
    • 1 user included
    • $49/month with monthly billing
    • $35/month with annual billing
  • Growth$55/month
    • Minimum 5 users required
    • $55/user/month (annual billing only)
    • 150 free documents included
  • Scale$75/month
    • Minimum 10 users required
    • $75/user/month (annual billing only)
    • 600 free documents included

Which should you pick?

Choose Indy if

  • You need contract library.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want proposals.
Indy review

Choose Qwilr if

  • You need web-based proposals.
  • You also want interactive quotes.
Qwilr review

Questions people ask

Is Indy or Qwilr better?
Neither clearly leads. Indy starts at Free and Qwilr at $35/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Indy or Qwilr?
Indy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Indy and $35/month for Qwilr.
Does Indy or Qwilr run on more platforms?
Indy runs on Web, iOS, Android. Qwilr runs on Web.
Can I use Indy for free?
Yes. Indy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Qwilr starts at $35/month.
What is Indy best used for?
Indy is most often used for a new freelancer who needs a real signed contract before there is revenue to fund a subscription, testing whether an all in one freelance bundle suits your workflow before committing money to one, part time or side project freelancing with low monthly document volume that stays inside the free caps, replacing an unsigned emailed quote with a proposal that converts into a contract and an invoice. Of those, a new freelancer who needs a real signed contract before there is revenue to fund a subscription and testing whether an all in one freelance bundle suits your workflow before committing money to one are not what Qwilr is typically brought in for.
What can Indy do that Qwilr cannot?
Indy covers Contract library, Proposals, Invoicing, Time tracking. Qwilr covers Web-based proposals, Interactive quotes, E-signatures, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Indy: Is the free tier actually usable?

Yes, for real signed contracts and invoices, but it caps documents per month and active freelancers hit that fairly quickly.

Qwilr: How much does Qwilr cost?

Qwilr Starter costs $35/user/month (annual) or $49/user/month (monthly). Growth plan is $55/user/month (annual only, 5-user minimum). Scale plan is $75/user/month (annual only, 10-user minimum). All prices in USD; AUD pricing available for Australia/New Zealand.

Source
Indy: Does it take a percentage of invoices?

The payment gateway charges its standard card fee. That is separate from the subscription and should be modelled per invoice.

Qwilr: Does Qwilr offer a free trial?

Yes, Qwilr offers a 14-day free trial on the Starter plan. No credit card is required.

Source
Indy: Can it manage several concurrent projects?

Only lightly. The task and project features are the weakest part of the product.

Qwilr: What are Qwilr document costs?

Starter plan includes 10 free documents monthly, then $5 per additional document. Growth plan includes 150 free documents and $2.50 per additional. Scale plan includes 600 free documents and $2.50 per additional. Volume discounts available from $1.50-$4 per document.

Source
Indy: Are the contracts legally sound?

They are standard freelance templates with editable clauses. They are a starting point, not legal advice for your jurisdiction.

Indy: Who is it wrong for?

Agencies, anyone with subcontractors, and freelancers who need real project management or detailed profitability reporting.

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