Common questions.
How is this different from Bonsai or HoneyBook?
Those are great general-purpose freelancer tools. DesignerFlo is narrower and cheaper: it's built around the wrap and sign design hand-off specifically — proofs, revisions, deposits, file delivery, and the Network of shops looking for designers. If you only do wrap and graphics design, you'll move faster here.
Can I charge by the hour, by the project, or both?
Both. Each service in your catalog can be flat-fee or hourly. Hourly lines auto-calculate based on hours × rate. You can also override per quote when a project doesn't fit the catalog.
Do I need to collect a deposit through Stripe?
No — deposits are optional. Some designers prefer 100% upfront, some 50/50, some bill at delivery. Set the deposit % per quote. If you skip Stripe entirely you can still send manual payment instructions.
What's the deal with the Network?
Wrap shops post jobs ("need design for 4 fleet trucks, $X budget"). You browse, apply, get hired. Once you build a track record, shops find you via the directory + reviews. It's optional ($9/mo) — DesignerFlo works fine without it.
Can I keep my existing clients?
Yes — import them anytime. Your clients use the customer portal links you send; they don't need a DesignerFlo account or password. Your existing relationships stay intact.
What about taxes and discounts?
Tax rate is set per quote. Discounts can be flat $ or % of pre-tax subtotal. Both flow through to the customer portal and the PDF. Sales tax registration is your responsibility — DesignerFlo doesn't file taxes, it tracks them.
Does it work for studios with multiple designers?
Yes, but with one shared account today. Multiple-seat support is on the roadmap. Until then, studios use one shared login. We don't charge extra for seats and we don't gate features by team size.