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Description
Ascend consolidates five essential workflows that agencies engage in weekly—forms, databases, pages, time tracking, and invoicing—into a single workspace. Rather than relying on multiple platforms like Notion, Tally, Calendly, Toggl, and FreshBooks, you can manage the entire client lifecycle within one unified system that maintains consistent data throughout.
When a client fills out an intake form, the information is directly entered into your database. Each entry is accessible as a comprehensive page containing notes, files, sub-tasks, and a built-in timer for tracking purposes. Hours logged seamlessly contribute to an invoice created from that same entry, eliminating the need for CSV exports or the hassle of copy-pasting between different applications.
This platform caters specifically to independent consultants and small agency studios that charge on an hourly basis or a retainer model. You can begin with a free tier, and then choose between the Solo plan at $19 per month or the Studio plan at $49 per month, both of which come with no additional fees for extra users. Additionally, there’s a 30-day free trial available for paid plans, requiring no credit card for sign-up, allowing you to explore its features risk-free.
Description
Introducing a state-of-the-art client portal designed for forward-thinking businesses. Clients can easily log in through your website to share files, sign documents, make payments, communicate, and much more. This all-in-one application encompasses everything necessary for managing a virtual business, including billing, file sharing, electronic signatures, messaging, client intake forms, and a comprehensive knowledge base. The portal provides you with the flexibility to customize what your clients can view. You have the option to host the portal on your own domain, ensuring that every detail aligns with your brand identity. Whether you choose to integrate it with an existing marketing website or utilize our website builder to craft a page tailored for professional services, the possibilities are endless. Enhance your client portal by incorporating the secure file-sharing and eSignature features, effectively replacing services like Google Drive, Dropbox, ShareFile, and DocuSign. Additionally, implement the billing module to offer clients a branded payment experience, substituting platforms like Bill.com and FreshBooks. Streamlining your client intake process is effortless with the addition of the intake forms module, which can replace tools such as Formstack and Microsoft Forms, making your operations more efficient and cohesive. With this portal, you can revolutionize how you interact with clients, ensuring a seamless and professional experience every step of the way.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Gmail
No
Microsoft SMTP Service
No
Notion
No
Pricing Details
$19/month
Ascend uses flat pricing — no per-seat cost for solo operators.
Forms Free — $0
Client intake and lead-capture forms. Up to 3 active forms and 50 submissions per month, viewed in-app and exported to CSV. Docs and community support.
Solo — $19/month ($190/year, two months free)
Everything needed to run client work from first task to paid invoice: Inbox, Pages, Databases, Contacts, time tracking, branded invoicing, Forms and Dashboards, AI Advisor and Assistant, full API and MCP access, and Gmail/Outlook integration. One seat, 1M AI tokens per month. Email support.
Studio — $49/month ($490/year, two months free)
Everything in Solo, plus team roles and permissions, real-time co-editing, team chat, access groups, a 7-year compliance-grade audit log, and 5M AI tokens shared across seats. Up to 3 seats included; additional seats are $19/seat per month. Priority email support.
Free trial: 30 days, no credit card required, with all Solo features unlocked. If you do not upgrade, the account moves to the Forms Free plan and your data is retained. Annual billing saves two months on Solo and Studio.
Forms Free — $0
Client intake and lead-capture forms. Up to 3 active forms and 50 submissions per month, viewed in-app and exported to CSV. Docs and community support.
Solo — $19/month ($190/year, two months free)
Everything needed to run client work from first task to paid invoice: Inbox, Pages, Databases, Contacts, time tracking, branded invoicing, Forms and Dashboards, AI Advisor and Assistant, full API and MCP access, and Gmail/Outlook integration. One seat, 1M AI tokens per month. Email support.
Studio — $49/month ($490/year, two months free)
Everything in Solo, plus team roles and permissions, real-time co-editing, team chat, access groups, a 7-year compliance-grade audit log, and 5M AI tokens shared across seats. Up to 3 seats included; additional seats are $19/seat per month. Priority email support.
Free trial: 30 days, no credit card required, with all Solo features unlocked. If you do not upgrade, the account moves to the Forms Free plan and your data is retained. Annual billing saves two months on Solo and Studio.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$69 per month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
No
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Optivation
Country
New Zealand
Website
www.optivation.io
Vendor Details
Company Name
Portal
Country
United States
Website
www.joinportal.com
Product Features
Project Management
Agile Methodologies
Yes
Budget Management
No
Client Portal
Yes
Collaboration Tools
No
Cost-to-Completion Tracking
No
Customizable Templates
Yes
Gantt Charts
No
Idea Management
No
Kanban Board
Yes
Milestone Tracking
Yes
Portfolio Management
No
Resource Management
No
Time & Expense Tracking
Yes
Traditional Methodologies
No
Product Features
Billing and Invoicing
Billing Portal
No
Contact Database
No
Contingency Billing
No
Customer Portal
No
Customizable Invoices
No
Dunning Management
No
Hourly Billing
No
Invoice History
No
Mobile Payments
No
Multi-Currency
No
Online Invoicing
No
Online Payments
No
Payment Processing
No
Project Billing
No
Recurring/Subscription Billing
No
Service Ticket Billing
No
Tax Calculator
No
Digital Signature
Audit Trail
No
Authentication
No
Auto Reminders
No
Customizable Templates
No
Document Analytics
No
Mobile Signature
No
Multi-Party Signing
No
Progress Tracking
No
Task Progress Tracking
No
File Sharing
Audit Trail
No
Chat / Messaging
No
Collaboration
No
Document Management
No
Drag & Drop
No
Electronic Signature
No
Encryption
No
File Synchronization
No
Search
No
User Management
No
Version Control
No
Workflow Management
No
Forms Automation
Approval Process Control
No
Archiving & Retention
No
Collaboration
No
Document Indexing
No
Drag & Drop
No
Full Text Search
No
Remote Document Access
No
Rules-Based Workflow
No
Text Editing
No
Version Control
No
Knowledge Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
No
Cataloging / Categorization
No
Collaboration
No
Content Management
No
Decision Tree
No
Discussion Boards
No
Full Text Search
No
Knowledge Base Management
No
Self Service Portal
No
Live Chat
Canned Responses
No
Customizable Branding
No
Geo Targeting
No
Offline Form
No
Proactive Chat
No
Screen Sharing
No
Third Party Integration
No
Transfers / Routing
No
Website Visitor Tracking
No
Portal
Chat
No
Collaboration
No
Content Management
No
Document Management
No
File Sharing
No
Search
No