What is Ascend?
Ascend integrates five crucial workflows that agencies typically utilize on a weekly basis—forms, databases, pages, time tracking, and invoicing—into one cohesive workspace. Instead of juggling various tools like Notion, Tally, Calendly, Toggl, and FreshBooks, you can oversee the entire client journey within a single streamlined system that ensures data consistency across all functions.
When a client submits an intake form, their details are automatically integrated into your database. Each entry can be viewed as a detailed page that includes notes, files, sub-tasks, and a built-in timer for tracking hours. The time logged is instantly reflected in an invoice generated from that same entry, removing the need for cumbersome CSV exports or the repetitive task of copying and pasting between different software.
This innovative platform is designed specifically for independent consultants and small agency studios that operate on an hourly billing or retainer basis. You can start with a free tier, then opt for the Solo plan priced at $19 per month or the Studio plan at $49 monthly, both of which come without extra user fees. There is also a 30-day free trial for the paid plans, which does not require a credit card to sign up, providing an excellent opportunity to test the platform's capabilities without any financial commitment. The ease of consolidating these workflows can significantly streamline your business operations, allowing you to focus more on serving your clients effectively.
Pricing
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.
Integrations
Screenshots and Video
Ascend is an all-in-one "inbox to invoice" workspace for agencies and freelancers. This overview shows an issue database with a record open in the detail panel — full description, steps to reproduce, and a Priority/Status/Assignee sidebar — alongside the left-hand navigation for Inbox, Databases, Pages, Time & Billing and more.
