Looking for a Refrens alternative?
Refrens is a solid invoicing and quotation platform. DealInSec is built for a different job — running the whole client deal, from quotation to signed agreement to milestone invoices to getting paid, on one thread.
One thread from quotation to payment
Every document is generated from the one before it, so the numbers never drift between your quotation, your agreement and your invoice.
Generated from the deal record — itemised deliverables, terms, a stable number (QT-series) and a clean PDF in your name.
The accepted quotation becomes an agreement with the same figures. Electronic acceptance is recorded — who, when, which signature.
Billed from the agreement — advance/balance or milestones — and DealInSec won't let you invoice more than the agreement is worth.
Overdue, due this week, signed-but-not-invoiced — the dashboard tells you what is collectible today.
When Refrens fits — and when DealInSec does
This is an honest comparison, not a takedown. Both are made in India and priced in rupees; they're built for different jobs, and the right pick depends on how your work runs.
your main need is invoicing and quotations — a broad billing and accounting toolkit with a strong free tier, popular with freelancers who mostly send documents fast.
your work is deal-shaped: you quote, sign a scope, deliver in stages and chase payment. The quotation, agreement and invoices live on one record and can't drift apart.
Refrens documents your billing; DealInSec runs the deal around it — e-signed agreements, scope-creep protection, and payment chasing built into the same thread.
High-value, milestone-billed service work — interior design, architecture, agencies, consulting — where a forgotten invoice or unsigned scope costs real money.
Side by side
| Refrens | DealInSec | |
|---|---|---|
| Core job | Invoicing, quotations & accounting | Running the whole client deal to payment |
| Quotation | Yes | Yes — and it converts into the agreement & invoice |
| E-signed agreements | Focused on billing docs | Built in — acceptance recorded with an audit trail |
| Scope-creep protection | — | Protection Check flags missing revision limits, exclusions, advance |
| Payment chasing | Reminders | AI-drafted follow-ups (English/Hinglish), you send |
| Best for | Freelancers wanting fast billing | Deal-led service businesses & studios |
Refrens is a capable product — check their site for current features and pricing. Pick the tool that matches how your work actually runs.
Frequently asked questions
Is DealInSec a free Refrens alternative?
DealInSec has a free plan (4 deals a month) and a 7-day Pro trial with no card, plus free no-sign-up tools (GST invoice, quotation maker, bill maker). It isn't a clone of Refrens, though — it's built to run the whole deal, not just billing, so compare on the job you need done.
Why choose DealInSec over Refrens?
Choose DealInSec if your work is deal-shaped — you quote, sign a scope, deliver in stages and chase payment — and you want those documents on one consistent thread with e-signed agreements and scope-creep protection. Choose Refrens if your main need is fast, broad invoicing and accounting. They're built for different jobs.
Can I switch from Refrens to DealInSec?
Yes — start with the free trial and run one live deal end to end (quotation → agreement → invoice) to see if the thread fits how you work. Keep using whatever handles the rest of your accounting.