RetainerMeter

What it does

RetainerMeter helps independent consultants and small service firms manage retainer clients without spreadsheets. Track prepaid hours, monitor live burn, calculate additional hours, and generate professional PDF invoices locally from a desktop app.

RetainerMeter is retainer tracking and invoicing software for independent consultants. Choose local-first Desktop or browser-based Web.

RetainerMeter helps independent consultants track retainer hours, live burn, additional billable hours, and professional invoices. Choose local-first Desktop or browser-based Web. Desktop: 30-day trial, local-first, no cloud account. Web: 30-day full trial, no card required, separate cloud storage, no sync. Sign in or start a Web trial from this device. The full work-entry workflow currently requires a desktop browser. Invoice access is available on mobile. Want RetainerMeter updates by email? Occasional notes about major releases and important product updates. Local-first storage, offline day-to-day use, and a permanent one-time licence for Windows or Linux. No installation, a separate…from retainermeter.com

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