Overview
On Contra, you're given total control over the management of your paid projects. Contra's versatile platform accommodates various project structures to meet your unique requirements.
Check out this video for an overview of our payment structures on Contra.
Project structures
Escrow payments: The client gets invoiced at regular intervals based on a fixed fee or hours worked.
One-time projects: Ideal for individual projects with specific start and end dates.
Milestone projects: Suited for projects involving multiple checkpoints.
For more information on escrow payments, see this guide.
Invoice billing: The client gets invoiced at regular intervals based on a fixed fee or hours worked.
Fixed payments: Perfect for continuous projects with an uncertain end date.
Hourly payments: Great for continuous projects with a defined hourly rate, but an unknown total number of hours needed to complete the project.
For more information on invoice billing projects, see this guide.
How to create a proposal
To draft a proposal, just navigate to your "Projects & Invoices" page ("Projects" page for clients) and click "Start project".
From there, follow prompts to include a timeline, details, and deliverables before sending the proposal to anyone, whether they are on Contra or not.
Additional features
In addition to these features, Contra offers free contract templates and commission-free payouts. To get an overview of your projects and invoices, go to your projects tab for a bird's eye view of their status.