Client workflow, unified

Run your business from one place

Briefs, quotes, projects, invoices, and a client portal your clients will actually use. Built for service businesses in the UK.

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🇬🇧 UK-Based 🔒 GDPR Compliant 💳 No Credit Card Required

Sound familiar?

If you're still managing clients through email threads, scattered apps, and spreadsheets...

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Brief chaos

Clients describe projects across 6 different email threads, a voice message, and a PDF from 2022. Nothing is in one place.

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Quote roulette

You build quotes in a spreadsheet, email them, then manually update three times when the scope changes. No paper trail.

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"Where's my project at?"

Clients message you every few days for updates because there's nowhere for them to see progress. You end up being the project tracker.

There's a better way.

How it works

Up and running in minutes

No onboarding call required. Set up your business, invite your team, and start managing projects the same day.

1

Client submits a brief

Share your branded brief link. Clients fill in their project details — no account needed.

2

You send a quote

Create a professional quote with line items, VAT, and deposit terms. Send it in one click.

3

Deliver & get approval

Upload deliverables to the client portal. They review, leave feedback, and sign off — without endless back-and-forth.

4

Get paid

Send a polished invoice with your payment details or a payment link. Track what's paid and what isn't.

Your current stack is held together with duct tape

Every service business hits this wall. The tools that got you started can't keep up. Client details live in five places, invoices get lost, and your team coordinates through a chat group that's 3,000 messages deep.

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Spreadsheet Quotes Version 7 — who has the latest?
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Scattered Messaging Scroll up to find that one message
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Email Approvals "Did you see my email from Tuesday?"
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Separate Invoicing Tool Copy-paste totals, hope they match
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Everything your business needs

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Client Portal

Your clients see progress, approve work, and sign off — without the usual back-and-forth. Branded with your logo and colours.

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Quotes & Invoices

Professional quotes with VAT, deposits, and payment terms. Send invoices that get paid. Track everything in one place.

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Team & Sub-contractors

Invite your team. Bring in freelancers on specific projects. Everyone sees what they need, nothing more.

Your client portal

One link. Everything your clients need.

Share your portal link on social media, in your email signature, or on your website. Clients submit briefs, approve quotes, review deliverables, and pay — all in one place. One link instead of five scattered tools.

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Drop it in your bio

One link for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or anywhere you promote your services. Clients click once and land on your branded portal.

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Add it to your website

Add a "Work With Me" or "Submit a Brief" button to your website — just link it to your Kestern portal. Works on any website. Just paste your link.

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Share in your signature

Put your portal link in every email. Every new contact can submit a brief, get a quote, and pay — without you lifting a finger.

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Zero friction for clients

Your clients don't need an account. Each project gets its own private, secure link. They click once and they're in — no passwords, no friction.

Replace the 5 tools you're juggling with one link.

Send clients to your Kestern portal — one link where they can submit a brief, see quotes, track progress, approve deliverables, and pay. That's it.

Simple pricing

Predictable pricing, no surprises

Simple plans that scale with you. Cancel anytime. No setup fees.

Monthly Yearly 2 months free
Starter
£ 290 /yr
Save £58/yr

Perfect for solo operators just getting started. Everything you need to look professional from day one.

  • Client portal with your branding
  • Unlimited project requests
  • Brief management & workflow
  • Professional invoicing
  • File sharing with clients
  • Client review & approval flow
Start 14-Day Free Trial →
Studio
£ 1190 /yr
Save £238/yr

For established businesses that need the full Kestern experience — team, collaboration, and the ability to work with partner businesses.

  • Everything in Pro
  • Up to 15 team members
  • Sub-contractor invites & collaboration
  • Custom portal domain
  • Multi-currency invoicing
  • Dedicated support
Subscribe — £1190/yr →
Agency
Coming Soon

For agencies scaling up — unlimited clients, white-label portals, sub-contracting workflows, and full API access.

  • Everything in Studio
  • Unlimited team members
  • Unlimited concurrent clients
  • White-label portals + custom domain
  • Sub-contracting workflows
  • Financial dashboards & API access
We're building this next. Get notified →

Got questions?

Frequently asked questions

Kestern is a client workflow platform for service businesses. It handles briefs, quotes, project delivery, invoicing, and client communication in one place — so you can stop juggling tools and start delivering great work.

Any service business that manages client projects — video production, architects, consultants, caterers, photographers, event planners, personal trainers, freelancers, agencies, and more. If you send quotes and invoices, Kestern is built for you.

Yes. Clients submit briefs, view quotes, approve work, and access their portal — all without creating an account. You share a link, they click it, done.

Predictable pricing — Starter at £29/mo, Pro at £59/mo, Studio at £119/mo. Annual plans save two months. You can cancel anytime, and there's a 14-day free trial with no card required to start. Agency tier is coming soon.

Yes. Your data is encrypted at rest and in transit. We follow GDPR guidelines and are registered in the UK. You can request a data export or deletion at any time from your settings.

Yes, on the Studio plan. Invite collaborators and assign them to specific projects. They only see what you share with them — perfect for freelancers and partner studios.

At the end of your 14-day trial, you choose a plan and enter payment details. If you don't add a payment method, your account stays active in read-only mode — your data is safe.

Trello and Notion are general project tools. Kestern is purpose-built for service businesses: client-facing briefs, legally-binding quotes with e-signatures, VAT invoices, and a branded client portal. It handles your entire client workflow, not just your internal to-do list.

The simpler way to run your business

From the first client request to the final payment — Kestern gives every service business the tools to look professional, stay organised, and get paid on time.

No credit card required