Quick answers about ApproveDeck, pricing, integrations, and scope protection.
- What is ApproveDeck?
- ApproveDeck is a client portal and scope protection platform for freelancers and agencies. It connects to Slack, email, and project tools to detect when client requests go beyond your agreed scope (scope creep), so you can bill for extras or decline. You also get contracts, SOW, approvals, and invoicing in one place.
- Is there a free trial?
- Yes. You can start with a free plan (one project, no card required) or start a 7-day free trial of Pro to try unlimited projects and AI scope clarity. No credit card is required to sign up.
- How much does ApproveDeck cost?
- Free plan: $0/mo for one project. Pro: $29/mo (founder pricing) with unlimited projects, AI scope clarity, change request estimates, and project health dashboard. See the pricing page for full details.
- Does ApproveDeck integrate with Slack?
- Yes. Install the ApproveDeck bot in Slack and tag a channel. Messages are checked against your SOW so out-of-scope requests are flagged. You can also connect email and project tools like Asana or Trello.
- What is scope creep and how does ApproveDeck help?
- Scope creep is when clients ask for more work than you agreed to—small "quick fixes" that add up but rarely get billed. ApproveDeck lets you define scope (contract/SOW), get client sign-off, and monitors Slack/email for requests that go beyond that scope so you can address them and bill for extra work.
- Do I need to change how I work?
- No. ApproveDeck sits on top of the tools you already use. Connect Slack or forward emails; we analyze requests and show scope creep on a dashboard. You can keep using your current project tools.
- Who is ApproveDeck for?
- Freelancers and agencies who want to get paid for every hour, reduce scope creep, and present a professional client portal. It's especially useful if you use Slack or email for client communication and want visibility into out-of-scope requests.
- Can I use ApproveDeck for contracts and invoicing only?
- Yes. You can use ApproveDeck for contracts, statements of work (SOW), client approvals, and invoicing without connecting Slack or email. Scope Radar (Slack/email monitoring) is an add-on layer for when you want to detect scope creep automatically.