The Complete Guide to CreateCollect

Everything you need to know about how CreateCollect helps freelancers and creatives get paid faster with beautiful, professional invoices.

How It Works

From sign-up to getting paid, here's the simple process that helps creatives spend less time on paperwork.

1

Create Your Account

Sign up in seconds with just your email and password. No credit card required to start.

2

Add Your Clients

Build your client database with names, emails, and contact details for quick invoicing.

3

Create & Send Invoices

Design professional invoices with your branding, add line items, and send directly to clients.

4

Get Paid

Clients pay securely via Stripe. Funds go directly to your connected bank account.

How Payments Work

We use Stripe Connect to ensure your payments are secure, fast, and go directly to you.

Secure Payments

All payments are processed through Stripe, a PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment processor trusted by millions of businesses worldwide.

Direct Deposits

Connect your own Stripe account and receive payments directly to your bank. No middleman, no delays.

Encrypted Data

Your financial data and client information are encrypted and securely stored. We never see your card details.

Multi-Currency

Accept payments in multiple currencies. Bill international clients in their local currency.

The Payment Flow

  1. 1
    You send an invoice — Your client receives a professional email with a secure payment link.
  2. 2
    Client clicks "Pay Now" — They're taken to a secure Stripe checkout page with your invoice details.
  3. 3
    Payment is processed — Stripe securely handles the transaction. We never see card details.
  4. 4
    Funds hit your account — Money goes directly to your connected Stripe account (typically 2 business days).

Note: A processing fee of 3.4% + $0.30 per transaction is deducted from your payout — this covers Stripe's card processing costs plus platform costs. There are no other transaction fees, and your clients always pay the exact invoice amount.

Features In-Depth

A closer look at everything CreateCollect offers to streamline your invoicing.

Professional Invoices

Choose from 5 beautifully designed templates: Brutalist, Classic, Modern, Minimal, and Aesthetic. Each template is optimized for different industries and styles.

All plans

Client Management

Store client details, view invoice history, and manage relationships all in one place. Quick-select clients when creating new invoices.

All plans

Product Catalog

Save frequently used items and services. Add them to invoices with one click, complete with descriptions and pricing.

All plans

Stripe Connect

Accept credit card payments directly. Clients pay through a secure link, and funds are deposited straight to your bank account.

All plans

Reports & Analytics

Track revenue, view payment trends, identify top clients, and monitor your business growth with detailed reports.

Standard & Pro

Recurring Invoices

Set up automatic invoicing for retainer clients. Choose weekly, monthly, or yearly billing cycles.

Pro only

Scheduled Sending

Write invoices now, send them later. Perfect for billing at the end of projects or on specific dates.

Pro only

Payment Reminders

Automatic email reminders for overdue invoices. Get paid faster without awkward follow-ups.

Pro only

Marketing Campaigns

Design emails with a drag-and-drop builder, send to your client list, and track opens and clicks. Announce new services, promote seasonal offers, and win repeat business — without paying for a separate email tool.

Standard & Pro

AI Support Chat

Instant answers about invoices, payments, and campaigns, built into the app for subscribers.

Standard & Pro

Plans & Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your needs. Upgrade or downgrade anytime.

Free
$0/month

Perfect for freelancers just getting started

  • 2 invoices per month
  • Brutalist & Classic templates
  • Client management
  • Basic dashboard
  • Email invoices
  • PDF downloads
  • Online payments via Stripe
  • "Powered by CreateCollect" brandingon invoices
  • Multiple templates
  • Business reports
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Recurring invoices
  • AI support chat
Most Popular
Standard
$5/month

For growing creative businesses

  • 5 invoices per month
  • All 5 invoice templatesBrutalist, Classic, Modern, Minimal, Aesthetic
  • Client management
  • Business reports & analytics
  • Remove CreateCollect branding
  • Custom invoice prefixe.g., STUDIO-001
  • Multi-currency support
  • Tax calculation
  • Partial payments
  • CSV export
  • Upload your logo
  • Marketing campaigns500 emails/month
  • AI support chat
  • Recurring invoices
  • Scheduled sending
Pro
$8/month

Unlimited power for serious professionals

  • Unlimited invoices
  • Everything in Standard
  • Scheduled invoice sending
  • Recurring invoicesWeekly, monthly, yearly
  • Automatic payment reminders
  • Duplicate invoices
  • Advanced analytics
  • Marketing campaigns2,000 emails/month
  • AI support chat
  • Priority support
  • Early access to new features

Online card payments: 3.4% + $0.30 per transaction

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Stripe account?

Yes, to accept payments you'll need to connect a Stripe account. Don't worry—it's free to create and takes just a few minutes. We'll guide you through the process in your Settings page.

What fees does CreateCollect charge?

For card payments through invoices, a processing fee of 3.4% + $0.30 per transaction is deducted from your payout. This covers Stripe's fees plus platform costs. Your monthly subscription covers all other features.

Can I try before I buy?

Absolutely! Our Free plan lets you send 2 invoices per month with no time limit. It's a great way to test the platform before upgrading.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes, you can cancel or change your plan at any time. If you downgrade, you'll keep your current plan's features until the end of your billing period.

Is my data secure?

Yes. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe—we never see or store credit card information.

Can I use CreateCollect internationally?

Yes! CreateCollect supports multiple currencies and Stripe is available in 40+ countries. You can invoice clients anywhere in the world.

What kind of support do you offer?

Standard and Pro subscribers get instant AI support chat right inside the app, any time — it knows the product inside and out. Everyone, on any plan, can email support@createcollect.com and a human will get back to you, usually within one business day.

Ready to get paid for your creative work?

Spend less time on paperwork and more time on the work you love. Start invoicing today.

No credit card required • 2 free invoices every month