Billing for software agencies
Dev work is agile, your billing should be too.
Connect your dev workflow to Handl. Automate billing, track scope creep, and lock code delivery to payment — no more chasing invoices.
The problem
Traditional invoicing won’t just cut it
Agile teams need real-time data — but 57% of invoice info is still entered manually, causing delays and milestone misalignment.
Manual invoice creation eats up hours
Code gets delivered before payment lands
Late payments threaten project timelines
Scope creep leads to unpaid hours
No link between dev work and billing status
Milestone billing
Get paid before you ship code.
With Handl, you can tie each project milestone to a payment checkpoint. Your clients receive the code only after the transaction clears. It’s a seamless system that protects your work — and your revenue.
Built for dev teams
Built for how dev teams actually work
Handl is built to keep your dev team in flow and your billing on track.
Automate billing with every milestone
Link payments directly to your project phases. Handl instantly generates invoices when milestones are hit — so your cash flow keeps up.
Release code only after payment clears
No more sending work on good faith. With built-in release controls, Handl ensures your assets only go out after you’ve been paid.
Keep your team in sync
Whether it’s the project manager or senior dev — everyone can see what’s been delivered and paid. No more chasing updates.
Focus on shipping, not admin
With reminders and approvals running in the background, your team stays focused on code and clients, not admin work.
Secure handovers
Secure code handovers with milestone-based invoicing
No more chasing payments or sending code on blind trust — Handl makes every handoff smooth and secure.
Automate the release of assets after payment
Establish trust and accountability in every project
Create professional payment milestones from day one
Prevent awkward conversations with clear terms upfront
Track every transaction and milestone in one place
Why Handl
Why software teams choose Handl
Chasing payments isn’t why you got into software. We Handl the billing stuff — so you can focus on building great things.
Faster payments with zero manual follow-ups
With milestone-linked invoices and automated reminders, Handl users report 45% faster collections within the first month.
Built-in payment protection for code releases
Prevent code leaks and underpaid work. Handl ensures clients only get access to deliverables once payments are cleared.
Save hours on admin every week
Say goodbye to spreadsheets and copy-paste billing. Our users save an average of 4-6 hours/week on invoicing alone.
Designed for lean teams that scale fast
No bloated features or complex workflows — just a clean interface your dev team and ops team can both use without training.
Integrations
Integrate with your dev stack and accounts.
Handl connects with the tools you already love. Sync milestones, track progress, and automate billing without jumping between tabs.
The difference
What makes Handl different?
Other tools weren’t built for how you work — we were. Here’s what sets Handl apart.
No-code setup wizard for fast onboarding
Code release protection secures your payments
Milestone-based billing for per-phase payments
Ideal for small, fast-growing teams (3-15 people)
Real-time tracking for every transaction and milestone
No credit card needed. Full access to all features. No pressure.
Getting started
Get started in 4 easy steps
No complex setup. No dev hours. Just a quick start to smoother, smarter billing.
Set up your project milestones
Break work into phases that match your workflow.
Link tasks and invoices
Connect milestones to payments for instant billing.
Notify clients and track changes
Send reminders, spot scope creep, and align everyone.
Collect payments the easy way
Clients log in, approve, and pay — no chasing, no friction.
Answers to your questions
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Reclaim your time
Stop being your own debt collector.
Get paid faster with automated invoicing and reminders.
