Anchor

Anchor is a web and mobile service for creating proposals and agreements, managing invoices, and collecting payments. It includes built-in e-signatures, client activity tracking, online payment collection, CRM integrations, custom branding, and analytics and reporting. The platform is available on the web, iOS, and Android. Its Platform access plan costs nothing and has no subscription fee. That plan includes unlimited users, companies or clients, proposals and agreements, and automated invoices and payments. A separate Payment fee plan costs $5 a month and is charged when a payment is received. It includes all features and tools, free bank transfer, and unlimited proposals, agreements, automated billing, and payments. Anchor’s maker is headquartered in New York, New York, United States. The listed facts describe the service’s proposal-to-payment workflow, but do not specify details about its CRM integrations or reporting tools.

Anchor combines proposal, agreement, invoicing, and payment tools across web and mobile platforms. Review the distinction between its no-subscription Platform access plan and the fee charged when payments are received.

Anchor suits businesses or independent professionals who need proposals, agreements, invoices, and payment collection in one service. Its free Platform access plan may suit users who want those tools without a subscription fee.

Anchor is a web and mobile platform for managing proposals, agreements, invoicing, and client payments. It suits freelancers and teams that want unlimited users and client work without a recurring platform subscription. Its appeal depends on whether the separate payment charge fits how you collect.

Overview

Anchor covers a client engagement from proposal and agreement through automated billing and payment collection. Built-in e-signatures, client activity tracking, and CRM integrations support that process; custom branding and analytics and reporting add tools for managing client-facing work.

The clearest advantage is that Platform access has no subscription fee and allows unlimited users, clients, proposals, agreements, and automated invoices. The catch is that receiving a payment triggers a separate $5 a month charge. Teams evaluating Anchor should weigh that fee against the value of keeping their client workflow in one platform.

Key features

• Proposals and agreements: Both plans allow unlimited proposals and agreements, and built-in e-signatures help keep signing within the same workflow. That combination suits businesses handling repeated client engagements; it is less compelling if you only need occasional document signing.
• Automated billing and payments: Both plans include unlimited automated billing and payments. The Payment fee plan also includes free bank transfer. The payment charge applies when a payment is received, so the cost is tied to collection rather than simply having an account.
• Client management tools: Activity tracking, CRM integrations, custom branding, and analytics and reporting support follow-up, connected client work, and a consistent presentation. These tools give Anchor a wider role than a proposal-only service.

Pricing

Anchor is freemium, with two plans that divide platform access from payment collection:

• Platform access — free: No subscription fee is required. It includes unlimited users, companies and clients, proposals and agreements, automated invoices, and automated payments. This is the natural starting point for solo users and teams that want the workflow without a platform subscription.
• Payment fee — $5 a month: Charged when a payment is received. It includes all features and tools, free bank transfer, unlimited proposals and agreements, and unlimited automated billing and payments. It fits users who want to collect through Anchor, but the charge should be factored into the economics of each payment.

The free plan is generous on users, clients, and document and billing volume, so there is no stated seat or usage cap to outgrow. Its trade-off is the payment charge when money comes in; users who do not need Anchor's payment collection may find the no-subscription plan sufficient.

Platforms

Anchor runs on web, iOS, and Android, giving teams access across desktop and mobile platforms.

Who it's for

Anchor is best suited to freelancers and businesses that handle recurring proposals, agreements, invoices, and payments, especially those working with multiple users or clients. Its unlimited Platform access makes it practical for teams that want broad access without per-user subscription costs. Businesses that only need proposals, or that prefer to avoid a charge tied to received payments, should compare alternatives before choosing it.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Platform access costs nothing and includes unlimited users, clients, proposals, agreements, and automated invoices, making it workable for a growing team without a subscription bill.
• Pros: E-signatures, CRM integrations, activity tracking, branding, and reporting support more of the client workflow than proposal creation alone.
• Pros: Web, iOS, and Android support suits teams that work across devices.
• Cons: Receiving a payment triggers the $5 a month Payment fee, which changes the cost of using the platform for collection.
• Cons: The paid plan's charge is tied to receiving payments, so users who mainly need proposal and agreement tools may not benefit from paying for its collection features.

Alternatives

Consider these options if their pricing or platform scope better matches your proposal workflow:

• PandaDoc is a freemium alternative with a free plan and trial, available on Android, iOS, web, and API. Its free plan allows 60 documents per year and two recipients per document, making it a defined-volume option for lighter use.
• Proposify is a paid alternative with a free trial and web, iOS, and API support. Its Basic plan costs $29 a month, includes 10 sends per month and unlimited documents, and charges $0.50 per send over that allowance; it suits buyers who prefer a send-based proposal plan.
• GetAccept is a paid web and mobile option with an eSign plan at $25 per user/month. Choose it when unlimited electronic signatures, contract management, and automated reminders are the priorities.
• Cone is a paid option with a free trial, available on Android, iOS, and web. Its Essentials plan costs $13 per user billed monthly and includes unlimited clients and proposals.
• MyProposer offers a free plan and trial on Android, iOS, and web. Its free tier limits users to two proposals, quotes, contracts, and invoices every 30 days, alongside 10 AI generations per month and four live proposal links.
• Portal is a paid web and iOS option. Its Lite plan costs $29 a month for one user and 10 new proposals per month; Pro costs $89 a month for two users and unlimited new proposals.
• Proposal.biz is a freemium, web-based alternative with a free plan and trial.
• AgencyKit Proposals is a paid alternative with a free trial and web and mobile support. Its Starter plan costs $9 a month per account and includes 10 clients, 10 proposals, 10 contracts, and up to 50 invoices.
• Browse the Proposal Software category for more options.

Verdict

Anchor is a strong fit for freelancers and teams that want a shared, unlimited client workflow for proposals, agreements, and automated billing across web and mobile. Its no-subscription Platform access plan is the main reason to choose it; the decisive reason to look elsewhere is the $5 a month charge triggered when a payment is received, particularly if you only need proposal tools or want payment collection without that fee.