Have a freelancer you’re excited to work with and they mentioned using Contra to get started? Here’s why it makes sense for you:
You only pay when you approve the work - with escrow projects
On Contra, payment is tied to trust. Set up an escrow project so that you only pay once you accept the project's deliverables.
You submit payment in the beginning of the project and the funds are held in escrow. They are only released to the freelancer once you’ve reviewed and approved the freelancer’s work. This gives you full control and confidence from start to finish.
Project not there yet? You can request changes along the way.
Built-in contracts
Every proposal on Contra includes a clear contract so expectations, timelines, and deliverables are aligned upfront. No back-and-forth, no ambiguity—just smooth collaboration.
Everything in one place
Forget scattered email threads and invoice PDFs. With Contra, your contracts, messages, payments, and files all live in one dashboard. Easy to find and easier to manage.
Simple, Transparent Fees
Contra charges a flat $29 fee per contract and a standard Stripe processing fee at checkout. No subscriptions, no markups, no surprise platform fees.
Bonus: Build your brand on Contra
Work with trusted freelancers and grow your company’s reputation on Contra. Consistent collaboration help position your brand as a top company to work for.
TL;DR
✅ Use escrow projects to only pay once you approve the work
✅ Clear contracts + organized project management
✅ One place for everything: files, messages, payments
✅ $29 flat contract fee, plus Stripe’s standard fee
✅ Build your brand by working with top independents
Ready to get started? Ask your freelancer to send you a contract on Contra—or create a client account and invite them yourself!