Looking for a Refrens alternative?
Refrens is a solid invoicing and quotation platform. DealInSec is built for a different job — running each client deal a freelancer takes on, from quotation to accepted scope 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, revision rounds, 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, ready to invoice — the dashboard tells you what to bill and what to chase 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 freelance work runs.
your main need is invoicing and quotations — a broad billing and accounting toolkit with a strong free tier, for when you mostly need documents out fast.
your work is deal-shaped: you quote, get the scope accepted, 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 checks, and payment follow-up built into the same thread.
Freelance projects with an advance, milestones and a revision limit — a website build, a brand identity, a batch of articles, a video edit — where one forgotten invoice or unsigned scope costs you real money.
Side by side
| Refrens | DealInSec | |
|---|---|---|
| Core job | Invoicing, quotations & accounting | Running each client deal through 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 or Hinglish), you send |
| Pricing | See their site | Free plan; Pro ₹199/month |
| Best for | Fast, broad invoicing & accounting | Freelancers who want the scope signed and the payment followed up |
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, each with its quotation) with no card, plus free no-sign-up tools (GST invoice, quotation maker, bill maker). Agreements, invoices and payment tracking are on Pro at ₹199/month. 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 would a freelancer choose DealInSec over Refrens?
Choose DealInSec if your work is deal-shaped — you quote, get the scope accepted, deliver in stages and chase payment — and you want those documents on one consistent thread with e-signed agreements and scope-creep checks. 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 on the free plan and run one live client 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.