Hardbook

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Hardbook is booking and contract software for day-rate freelance artists and professionals — anyone who gets hired by the day rather than by the project. It solves a specific problem: the gap between a client agreeing to dates and a signed, paid booking. Freelancers lose jobs in that gap — a client goes quiet after "sounds good," or the work happens and payment is late because nothing was ever signed. With Hardbook, a freelancer shares a branded booking link. The client picks open dates on a calendar, reviews the contract, and signs on screen. A booking fee — an authorized hold, not an upfront charge — can lock the date before the client walks away. Funds settle directly to the freelancer's own Stripe account; Hardbook takes no cut. Other features: Two-way Google Calendar sync, so booked dates and existing commitments live in one place. AI-assisted drafting for MSA and SOW contract templates, so freelancers don't start from a blank page. A dashboard with income forecasting, utilization tracking, and client history. A branded, no-signup portal for clients — no app to install, no account to create. Hardbook is built for solo freelancer who lost paid work to unsigned contracts and slow client replies, and built the tool he wished existed. Pricing runs Free, Pro ($19/mo), and Studio ($39/mo), with more contract templates, a custom domain, and advanced analytics unlocked at the higher tiers.