Helios
I'm 15 and built this solo. Freelancers typically juggle 5-6 disconnected tools to run what is essentially a one-person business. Helios puts CRM, contracts, invoices, proposals, time tracking and client outreach in one place. Free tier available, no card required. Pro is £29/mo founding rate. Also built three free tools that don't need an account: rate calculator, invoice template, and proposal template — helios.today/tools Built on React, Node.js, Supabase and Stripe. Currently pre-revenue and would genuinely appreciate brutal feedback.
Helios launched on May 31, 2026 with 5 votes, #2,008 of 20,538 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
What it does
Most freelancers pay £80-100/month across HubSpot, Harvest, Bonsai and Mailchimp — tools that never talk to each other. Helios replaces all of them. Leads, sequences, invoices, proposals, contracts and time tracking in one place — with automation built in. Sequences run automatically. Invoices chase themselves. Stale leads surface before they go cold. Free plan available. 14-day Pro trial, no card required.
Helios — leads, invoices, proposals, contracts and time tracking for freelancers. All connected.
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