RateRun
Free vs Cloud vs Pro: Which RateRun Plan Is Right for You?
RateRun has three tiers — Guest, Cloud, and Pro. Each one is designed for a different stage of your freelancing journey. Here is what you get with each, and how to decide which is right for you.
Guest — free, no account needed
Guest mode is fully local. Your data stays on your device, nothing is sent to a server, and you do not even need to create an account. It is ideal if you want to try RateRun risk-free or if you prefer to keep everything offline.
What you get:
- Unlimited projects and clients
- Real-time earnings dashboard
- Session timer with hourly rates
- A4 PDF invoice generation
- Browse and search the RateRun Directory
Best for: Freelancers who want a simple, private time tracker with no strings attached.
Cloud — free forever, with sync
Cloud is where most freelancers land. It is completely free, and you get everything from Guest plus cloud sync, multi-device access, and the ability to create your own business listing in the RateRun Directory.
Everything in Guest, plus:
- Multi-device cloud sync
- Persistent cloud backup
- Access on mobile and desktop
- Consolidated invoicing
- Create your business listing in the Directory
- Receive messages from potential clients
- Save and favourite other listings
- Leave and receive reviews
- Claim unclaimed business listings
Best for: Freelancers who work across multiple devices and want to be discoverable by new clients.
Pro — $7.99/month, agency features
Pro is built for freelancers and small agencies who want the full toolkit. You get expense tracking, emailed invoices with PDF attachments, and a set of premium Directory features to make your listing stand out.
Everything in Cloud, plus:
- Expense tracking with receipt uploads
- Email invoices directly to clients (with PDF)
- Priority email support
- No ads — completely distraction-free
- Portfolio gallery on your listing (up to 10 images)
- Display contact info publicly on your listing
- Custom accent colour for your listing branding
- Gold verified badge on your listing
- Priority support badge
Best for: Established freelancers and agencies who want professional invoicing, expense management, and a polished Directory presence.
Quick comparison
| Feature | Guest | Cloud | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free | $7.99/mo |
| Timer + Dashboard | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PDF Invoices | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync | — | Yes | Yes |
| Directory Listing | Browse only | Create + manage | Create + premium |
| Email Invoices | — | — | Yes |
| Expense Tracking | — | — | Yes |
| Gallery + Branding | — | — | Yes |
Which plan should you pick?
If you are just getting started, Cloud is the sweet spot. It costs nothing, syncs everywhere, and lets you list yourself in the Directory. Most freelancers never need more than that.
If you are running an agency or want to look polished — expenses, emailed invoices, gallery, verified badge — Pro pays for itself after one client.
See the full pricing breakdown or create your free account to get started.