How does Folio connect time tracking to invoicing?

When you finish a billing period, Folio automatically pulls all your logged hours — organized by client and project — into a professional invoice. You review the draft, make any adjustments, and send it in one click. No manual copy-pasting from a spreadsheet.

Which payment methods does Folio support?

Folio integrates with Stripe and PayPal. Each invoice includes a pay-now link so your clients can pay online instantly. You receive payment notifications by email and the invoice is automatically marked as paid.

Can I use Folio with multiple clients?

Yes — Folio supports unlimited clients and projects on all plans. You can set different hourly rates per client or project, and generate separate invoices for each one.

Is Folio right for me if I bill by project, not by the hour?

Absolutely. While Folio makes hourly billing effortless, you can also log a flat project amount and generate a professional invoice for it. Many freelancers use both billing models depending on the client.

How long does the free trial last?

Your free trial lasts 14 days and includes full access to every Folio feature — no credit card required. After the trial, you can subscribe for $9/month or $79/year.

Time tracking & invoicing for freelancers

From first hour logged
to invoice paid,
effortlessly.

Folio connects your time tracking to professional invoices and Stripe or PayPal payments — so month-end feels like a win, not a scramble.

Log hours Generate invoice Get paid

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Folio — October Invoice

Invoice #0042

Acme Co.

Paid

Time Entries

Homepage redesign

4.5 hrs @ $75/hr

$337.50

Client call + notes

1.0 hr @ $75/hr

$75.00

Mobile QA pass

2.5 hrs @ $75/hr

$187.50

Total $600.00

Invoice sent via Stripe

Everything you need

Three steps.
One tool.

Young woman working on a laptop in an outdoor cafe setting, enjoying a cup of coffee.

Active timer

02:34:18

Step 01

Track time without
breaking your flow.

Start a timer in one click. Tag it to a client and project. Folio sits quietly in the background while you focus on the work. Every minute is captured — no spreadsheets, no guessing at the end of the week.

One-click timer — start from anywhere
Tag hours by client, project, or rate
Weekly time reports at a glance
Manual entry when you forget to hit start

Step 02

Send a professional
invoice in 60 seconds.

At the end of the month, Folio pulls all your logged hours into a polished invoice — your name, your rate, your branding. Review it, adjust if needed, and send. That's it.

Auto-populate from your time logs
Custom rates per client or project
Your logo and brand on every invoice
PDF download or direct email delivery

Hand writing on an invoice form at a wooden desk with a pen.

Invoice #0042 sent to

hello@acmecorp.com

via Stripe Payment Link

Payment received

$2,400.00

Stripe deposit to your bank — 2 business days

Stripe PayPal

Step 03

Get paid via Stripe
or PayPal — your call.

Folio adds a pay-now button to every invoice. Your client clicks, pays, and you get notified the moment money lands. No chasing. No awkward follow-ups.

Stripe and PayPal payment links built in
Instant payment notification to your inbox
Automatic "paid" stamp on the invoice
Payment history and earnings dashboard

"I used to dread the end of every month.
Now Folio makes billing feel like a celebration."

Sara L.

UX Designer, freelance since 2018

"I had three different tabs open — a spreadsheet, a timer app, and an invoice template. Folio replaced all of them. I got my first Monday morning back."

Marcus K.

Freelance developer

"The invoice goes out the same day I finish a project. Clients actually comment on how professional it looks. Folio made me feel like a proper business owner."

Anya W.

Content strategist

"Getting paid used to take two weeks of awkward emails. Now my Stripe payment link is right in the invoice. Most clients pay within 24 hours."

James T.

Brand consultant

Why freelancers choose Folio

Built for you, not your team.

Most time-tracking tools are built for teams — packed with features you'll never use and priced for a company budget. Folio is different.

Typical Tools

Harvest, Toggl, etc.

Folio

Your solo tool

Time tracking

Invoice generation

paid add-on

Stripe + PayPal built in

Auto-fill from time logs

Built for solo freelancers

Simple, not overwhelming

Price for one person

No seat pricing. No team features you'll never use. Just everything a solo freelancer actually needs.

Simple pricing

One plan. Everything included.

No tiers to decode. No features locked behind upgrades. Pay one price, get everything Folio has to offer.

Folio Pro

Make month-end feel like
a milestone, not a chore.

Folio handles the admin so you can focus on the work you love. Set up in under 5 minutes — your first professional invoice is one session away.

No credit card required. 14 days free. Cancel anytime — no questions asked.

Time tracking Professional invoices Stripe + PayPal Earnings reports

From first hour logged to invoice paid, effortlessly.

Three steps.One tool.

Track time withoutbreaking your flow.

Send a professionalinvoice in 60 seconds.

Get paid via Stripeor PayPal — your call.