Comparison Guide

LinkVault vs DearClient

Stop paying 5% of your contract value

DearClient is built for approvals but charges hefty transaction fees. LinkVault is flat-rate and fully secure.

FeatureLinkVaultDearClient
Best forAgencies and freelancers looking to save on transaction feesSmall design teams that prefer commission-based billing
Payment before download
Dynamic Watermarking
Transparent Pricing

The core difference

With DearClient

DearClient focuses on design feedback, but they take a 5% commission on your invoices, which gets extremely expensive for high-value contracts.

With LinkVault

LinkVault charges 0% platform fees on our paid plans and features enterprise-grade anti-copy and screenshot deterrents.

When DearClient is enough

  • You only run very small projects and prefer no fixed subscriptions
  • You don't mind losing 5% of your invoice to transaction fees
  • Basic client approval feedback is your only requirement

When LinkVault is better

  • High-value freelance contracts and agency projects
  • Flat-rate pricing where you keep 100% of your earnings
  • Securing non-design files like video drafts, code ZIPs, or PDF reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is LinkVault more affordable than DearClient?

Because LinkVault does not take a cut of your sales. On a $5,000 project, DearClient takes $250. LinkVault takes $0 in platform fees.

Does LinkVault offer anti-copy protection?

Yes. LinkVault includes advanced features like canvas-based rendering, right-click disabling, print blocking, and custom watermarks.

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