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.
| Feature | LinkVault | DearClient |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Agencies and freelancers looking to save on transaction fees | Small 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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