Stop free work at freelancers.
Creepless for freelance
When you work alone, every unpaid “quick favour” comes straight out of your own hours. Creepless checks every request against what the client pays for, so included work goes ahead and extra work becomes a quote they approve first.
Where the hours go
Common scope creep in freelance work.
Typical setup: A fixed project or a small monthly retainer, often agreed over email.
Extra deliverables after the project is “done”
Unlimited calls and check-ins
Rush work without a rush fee
Example scope rules
Write the line down once.
| Included in the plan | Quoted as extra |
|---|---|
| The deliverables in your proposal | New deliverables |
| 2 revision rounds | Rush turnaround |
| Email support during the project | Work after handover |
How requests get checked
Three requests. Three calls.
“Can you fix the typo on slide 4?”
IncludedA correction to an agreed deliverable is included.
“Can you also make a one-pager from this?”
ExtraA new deliverable, so it's quoted.
“We need it by tomorrow instead of Friday.”
Needs reviewRush work isn't covered. Decide whether to add a rush fee.
Questions
Scope creep in freelance, answered.
How do freelancers avoid scope creep?
Agree the deliverables in writing, give clients one place to send requests, and answer extras with a price instead of a yes. Doing this every time is easier with a tool than with memory.
Is Creepless free for freelancers?
Yes. The Free plan covers 1 active client with unlimited requests. Paid plans start at $15 a month for up to 10 clients.
Other teams using Creepless: Web design agencies, Digital marketing agencies, SEO agencies, Social media agencies, Branding and design studios, Video production agencies, Web and app development agencies.