AscendOptivation
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About
Ascend is one workspace for the five workflows agencies run every week: forms, databases, pages, time tracking, and invoicing. Instead of stitching together Notion, Tally, Calendly, Toggl, and FreshBooks, you run the whole client lifecycle in one system that shares the same data.
A client intake form writes straight into your database. Every record opens into a full page with notes, files, sub-tasks, and a built-in timer. Tracked hours flow into an invoice generated from the same record. No CSV exports, no copy-paste between apps.
Built for solo consultants and small agency studios billing hourly or on retainer. Free tier to start, Solo at $19/month, Studio at $49/month, with no per-seat fees. A 30-day free trial is available on paid plans, no credit card required.
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About
SoloDesks is job management for a business of one: quoting, invoicing and job scheduling for solo tradespeople. Plumbers, electricians, painters, landscapers and handymen. Built for one person working alone, not a firm with staff to manage.
Build an itemised quote on your phone while you are still on the job, and send it as a branded PDF. Your client opens a private link and taps Accept. An accepted quote becomes an invoice in one tap: same lines, same prices, no retyping.
When an invoice goes quiet, Overdue Autopilot emails your client a nudge at 7 days, a firmer one at 14 and a final notice at 21. It goes out under your business name, replies come to you, and it stops the moment you mark it paid.
Every job sits on a calendar with the client's address, so you can plan a day's route. VAT and CIS are handled properly, in pounds.
Free plan, no card: 10 quotes, 10 invoices and 10 emailed PDFs a month, unlimited clients and jobs. Pro is 12 GBP a month, flat, never per user.
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Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook
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Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook
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Audience
Solo consultants, freelancers, and small agency studios in design, marketing, and consulting that bill hourly or on retainer, have outgrown single-purpose freelancer tools, and find enterprise PSA platforms overkill.
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Audience
Sole traders and one-person trade businesses: plumbers, electricians, painters and decorators, landscapers, handymen, cleaners, carpenters and tilers. Industries: construction, home services, field service, cleaning, landscaping.
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Support
Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online
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Support
Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online
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API
Offers API
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API
Offers API
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Pricing
$19/month
Ascend uses flat pricing — no per-seat cost for solo operators.
Forms Free — $0 Client intake and lead-capture forms. Up to 3 active forms and 50 submissions per month, viewed in-app and exported to CSV. Docs and community support. Solo — $19/month ($190/year, two months free) Everything needed to run client work from first task to paid invoice: Inbox, Pages, Databases, Contacts, time tracking, branded invoicing, Forms and Dashboards, AI Advisor and Assistant, full API and MCP access, and Gmail/Outlook integration. One seat, 1M AI tokens per month. Email support. Studio — $49/month ($490/year, two months free) Everything in Solo, plus team roles and permissions, real-time co-editing, team chat, access groups, a 7-year compliance-grade audit log, and 5M AI tokens shared across seats. Up to 3 seats included; additional seats are $19/seat per month. Priority email support. Free trial: 30 days, no credit card required, with all Solo features unlocked. If you do not upgrade, the account moves to the Forms Free plan and your data is retained. Annual billing saves two months on Solo and Studio.
Free Version
Free Trial
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Pricing
£12/month flat (not per user)
Free Version
Free Trial
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Reviews/
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Training
Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person
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Training
Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person
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Company InformationOptivation
New Zealand
www.optivation.io
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Company InformationSoloDesks
Founded: 2017
solodesks.com
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Project Management Features
Agile Methodologies
Budget Management
Client Portal
Collaboration Tools
Cost-to-Completion Tracking
Customizable Templates
Gantt Charts
Idea Management
Kanban Board
Milestone Tracking
Portfolio Management
Resource Management
Time & Expense Tracking
Traditional Methodologies
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Integrations
Gmail
Microsoft SMTP Service
Notion
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