Make every payment request explain itself.
Give clients a clear milestone review page showing what was delivered, the proof of work, approval status and payment due - without dragging them into your internal project tools.
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Core value
One workflow for proof, approval and payment clarity.
Show Proof Before Payment
Attach files, screenshots, links, notes and completed deliverables so clients can see exactly what makes up the payment request.
Keep Clients Out of Internal Tools
Your team can work in Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello, ClickUp, Figma or any internal system. Clients only see the clean review page they need.
Turn Approval Into Payment Clarity
Once a milestone is approved, the payment request becomes clear, traceable and easy to follow.
Project payments should not depend on messy emails.
Too often, clients receive invoices without a clear view of what was completed. Teams then chase approval through emails, chats and screenshots. StageDue brings the milestone, proof of work, client approval and payment status into one simple workflow.
Phase 1: Discovery
ApprovedClient approved the scope and timeline. Invoice was sent automatically.
- Client approved · Oct 02
- Invoice sent · Oct 02
- Payment received · Oct 05
Workflow
From project kick-off to payment - in 7 steps.
A clear workflow that keeps clients informed and your team aligned.
- 01
Create Project
Set scope and timeline
- 02
Add Milestones
Define key deliverables
- 03
Proof of Work
Share progress evidence
- 04
Client Review
Collect feedback
- 05
Approval
Confirm completion
- 06
Payment
Request invoice
- 07
Track Payment
Monitor payout status
Client review page
A simple page your client can actually understand.
Software Development - Phase 1: Discovery
Due: Oct 18 • Amount due: $4,800
What was promised
Deliver a discovery report, wireframes and a functional prototype for review.
What was delivered
Discovery report (PDF), wireframes (Figma), prototype (InVision), and a summary checklist.
Proof of work
- discovery-report.pdf
- figma.com/wireframes
- prototype-screenshots.zip
Acceptance criteria
Client confirms the scope, timeline and deliverables match the agreed milestone.
Client comments
"Looks great. Please confirm the payment instructions below."
Payment status
Awaiting paymentInstead of giving clients access to your internal project board, give them a clean review page that explains the work, the evidence and the payment request.
Why agile funding?
Know exactly what you're paying for, before you pay.
Agile means breaking work into small, tangible pieces-delivered in short cycles with regular checkpoints. This isn't just for IT projects: it helps every team and client stay aligned and confident. By tying payment to clear milestones, you protect both sides: the client gets value they can review, and the team gets predictable funding for the work they've delivered.
Incremental Delivery
Small, usable pieces of work delivered regularly.
Regular Check-ins
Short reviews to confirm progress and align next steps.
Pay Per Milestone
Funding tied to completed work you can review and approve.
Payment
Payment tracking without holding client funds.
The platform can show PayID instructions, bank transfer details, Stripe payment links or Xero invoice links. Payments go directly through the nominated bank account or payment provider. The platform only tracks the payment request and status.
No wallet. No escrow. No held funds. Just milestone review, invoice clarity and payment tracking.
For
Project-based service providers.
Consultants
Clear deliverables and approval before invoicing.
Agencies
Keep clients aligned across milestones and invoices.
Software teams
Evidence-based payment requests for sprints and releases.
Design studios
Share proofs and approvals in one clean workflow.
Contractors
Milestone-based payment tracking with clear evidence.
Project-based firms
Standardize review & payment workflows across teams.
Dashboard
Keep your team aligned with real-time payment status.
Active projects
12
Awaiting client review
3
Approved but unpaid
2
Overdue payments
1
Paid this month
$18,400
Disputed milestones
0
Features
Everything you need to run milestone-based projects.
Project milestone setup
Define project phases with deadlines, deliverables, and approval gates. Never lose track of where a project stands.
Deliverable checklist
Track completed items and evidence of delivery in one place.
Proof-of-work uploads
Attach files, screenshots, links and notes to each milestone.
Client review link
Share a clean review page without giving clients access to your internal tools.
Approval and change request workflow
Clients can approve, request changes, ask a question or dispute the milestone.
Payment request page
Show payment instructions and status alongside the approved milestone.
PayID and bank transfer instructions
Display payment details clearly on the client review page.
Stripe and Xero invoice links
Connect payment providers to keep payment status in sync.
Receipt upload
Clients can upload proof of payment for manual confirmation.
Manual payment confirmation
Mark payments as received when clients say they've paid.
Audit trail
Track who submitted work, who reviewed it, what was approved and when payment was requested.
Payment status dashboard
Monitor awaiting payment, paid, overdue, disputed and client-says-paid across all projects.
Audit trail
A clear record when questions come up.
Track who submitted work, who reviewed it, what was approved, when payment was requested and when payment was confirmed.
Give clients clarity before they pay.
Create a simple review and payment workflow that connects delivered work, client approval and payment status without exposing your internal delivery process.