Introduction
I built DueChat because I was tired of watching freelancers do the same awkward dance every month: finish the work, send the invoice, then wait — and wait — and eventually have to write an uncomfortable "just following up" email to someone who owes them money. Chasing payment shouldn't feel like begging. DueChat turns that whole process into something you can hand off to a simple chat and forget about.
The Problem
Freelancers are great at their craft and bad at collections — not because they lack the skill, but because chasing your own invoices means constantly managing an emotionally loaded conversation on top of the actual work. Reminders get put off, tone gets second-guessed, and the longer an invoice sits unpaid, the harder it feels to bring it up. Late payments aren't just annoying; they're a cash-flow problem that compounds the more clients you have.
The Solution
DueChat automates the uncomfortable part. Tell it who owes you and for how much, and it sends a structured sequence of reminder emails on your behalf — polite at first, firmer as the due date slips further away. You stay out of the back-and-forth entirely unless you want in; DueChat handles the escalation logic so you don't have to decide, every time, how nicely (or firmly) to ask for your own money.
Key Features
- Escalating reminder sequence: A friendly nudge, a firmer follow-up, and a final notice — sent automatically as an invoice ages, so the tone always matches how overdue it is.
- Simple chat-based setup: No dashboards to configure — just tell DueChat who owes you and it takes it from there.
- Free tier to start: Three invoices a month at no cost, so you can try the whole reminder flow before committing to anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
What problem does DueChat solve?
It solves the awkward, time-consuming job of chasing unpaid invoices. Instead of you drafting and timing follow-up emails yourself, DueChat sends an escalating series of reminders automatically until the invoice is paid.
Who should use DueChat?
Freelancers and independent contractors who invoice clients directly and don't have (or want) a full accounts-receivable process. If you've ever delayed sending a "hey, just checking in on this invoice" email because it felt awkward, this is for you.
When is DueChat the right choice?
As soon as you send an invoice with a due date. The earlier DueChat is tracking it, the more useful the automatic escalation is — it's built to run quietly in the background rather than be something you reach for only after a payment is already very late.
How is DueChat different from alternatives?
Most invoicing tools treat payment reminders as an afterthought — a single generic nudge, if that. DueChat is built specifically around the follow-up: a graduated, multi-stage reminder sequence set up through a simple chat interface, rather than a full invoicing suite you have to learn.
Conclusion
Getting paid for your work shouldn't require an uncomfortable conversation. DueChat handles the chasing so you can focus on the work itself. Try it free with up to three invoices a month — no card charges unless you decide to upgrade.