Send a client a clear freelance quote before you start. Lay out the scope and price, add a valid-until date and an acceptance line, and download a professional PDF - free, no account. When the client approves, convert it to an invoice in one click.
What a freelancer quote should include
- Your details and the client (“Prepared For”)
- A quote number, the date and a valid-until date
- The scope of work with quantities and prices
- What is included - and anything explicitly excluded
- A deposit requirement and an acceptance signature line
Example freelancer quote
A typical set of line items — click the button to open it as an editable estimate (with a valid-until date and an acceptance line), then change the details.
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services - project work | 1 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Hourly consulting | 8 | $85.00 | $680.00 |
| Revisions - additional round | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Total | $2,330.00 |
Freelancers often keep a quote valid for 14-30 days and ask for a deposit before starting.