Pilot launching soon • Limited early access

Book pros with confidence.
Pay only when approved.

The trust layer for freelancers and their clients. Fund milestones upfront, release on approval.

Funded milestones
Partial approvals
Auto-release safety
Full audit trail

How FairHold works

Simple, secure milestone payments in four steps

1

Define milestones

Create clear milestones with amounts, due dates, and specific acceptance criteria.

2

Both agree

Client and provider review and digitally sign the milestone agreement.

3

Fund securely

Client funds milestones. Money held safely with our regulated payment partner.

4

Approve & release

Review work, approve milestones. Funds release instantly or via auto-release timer.

The problem with current payments

Traditional deposits

  • High risk for clients after paying
  • Chargeback nightmares for providers
  • No structured approval process

Payment apps

  • No milestone holds or approvals
  • Limited dispute resolution
  • No audit trail or documentation

Simple, transparent pricing

No hidden fees. Everything shown upfront.

Client fee
4.9%
+ $0.30 per funding
Contract cap
$99
Maximum fee per contract
Providers
Free
Optional Pro features

Bank-level security

Your money and data are protected

256-bit encryption
PCI compliant
Regulated payment partner
Full audit trail

Frequently asked questions

PayPal holds the funds securely until release. FairHold routes payments through Stripe or PayPal, so your money never sits with us and stays protected end-to-end.
Funds release on client approval or auto-release after 48 hours if no action is taken. If something looks off, open a dispute within 48 hours to pause release and protect both sides.
Yes. You can approve a percentage (for example, 50%), and that part pays out right away while the remaining balance stays on hold for revisions or resolution.
Clients pay 4.9% + $0.30 per funding, capped at $99 per contract. Providers (freelancers) are free, with optional Pro features coming later.
Open a dispute within 48 hours of delivery to stop auto-release. Both sides share clear evidence tied to the milestone criteria, and our goal is to complete the dispute phase within 7 days.
We use 256-bit encryption, are PCI compliant, and record a full audit trail for every action. You get bank-level security plus clear, timestamped records.
FairHold is built for freelancers and the clients who hire them, ideal for projects with clear deliverables and milestones. We're in pilot now—join the waitlist for early access.

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