Getting Started

Welcome to FASPIT — the anti-bloat project management tool for freelancers and small to medium businesses.

Everything revolves around your tasks. Start by creating a client, then a project, and add tasks within it. From there you can track work, log time, and generate invoices. This guide walks you through the essentials.

Install the App

FASPIT is a Progressive Web App (PWA) — install it directly from your browser for a native app experience. Native app store listings are on the roadmap, but building and maintaining separate native versions requires significant development time, and both the App Store and Google Play take a 15–30% cut of all subscription revenue — cost that would ultimately be passed on to users. The PWA delivers the same experience without those trade-offs in these early stages of the platform.

Desktop

In Chrome, Edge, Brave, or Vivaldi, look for the install icon in the address bar (a monitor with a down arrow) or check the browser menu for an “Install app” option. Click it, confirm, and the app will appear in your system’s app list — pin it to your taskbar or dock for quick access.

In Safari on macOS (Sonoma or newer), go to File → Add to Dock. The app icon will appear in your Dock and Applications folder.

Mobile

On Android (Chrome, Brave, Vivaldi, or other Chromium browsers), tap the install prompt when it appears, or open the browser menu and choose Install app or Add to Home screen. Confirm, and the icon appears on your home screen and app drawer.

On iPhone or iPad, open the site in Safari, tap the Share button, then select Add to Home Screen. The app will appear on your home screen like a native app.

Set Up for Invoicing

Before diving into tasks and projects, make sure your company details are complete in Settings — this populates your invoices with the correct business name, address, tax info, invoice prefix, default payment terms and rounding.

Next, add your clients with full details: name, email, billing address, and any custom terms. Accurate client info keeps invoicing smooth and avoids back-and-forth.

When adding clients on the Clients page, customize their billing method in the details modal. Choose hourly (track time at set rates), fixed (flat fee per project), or retainer (recurring monthly terms) to match how you bill. This setting flows through to proposals, time logs, and invoices automatically.

Key Pages Overview

Here’s a quick tour of the main pages to help you navigate.

Clients & Leads

Manage your clients here — add contacts, track communication, and use the Leads tool to generate and nurture prospects automatically.

Projects & Proposals

Create projects, draft proposals with task estimates, and convert them to active work. Everything ties back to tasks for tracking.

Tasks & Workflow

Build your workflow by adding tasks within projects. Move them seamlessly from Plan (future work) to Active (in progress) with drag-and-drop.

Time Logging

Track hours directly against tasks — log time entries with notes, then review totals for accurate billing.

Invoicing

Pull completed tasks and logged time into invoices automatically. Customize, send, and get paid with integrated client details.

Tips & Extras

App-Wide Filtering

Filter app wide by client using the dropdown on any page. Your selection applies everywhere — tasks, projects, time logs, and invoices — giving you a unified view of each client’s work. Other page specific filters are also available for fine tuning your work canvas.

Custom Invoice Numbers

Set unique invoice numbering per client from their details modal on the Clients page (e.g., “ClientA-001”). This auto-applies to all future invoices for that client. Also, in the “Company settings” you can set a default company prefix to the numbering.

Time Logging Options

Log time from three places: the dedicated Log Time page, directly on any task detail view, or via the app-wide timer at the top of the interface. Pick whatever fits your workflow.

Light/Dark Mode

There are three options! Light, Dark (softer gray), and Black (not AMOLED but very dark). The app defaults to the softer gray so users are not flashbanged on opening the app for the first time. Once you change it to your preference, it will remember across devices and sessions.

FAQs

FASPIT supports Sign in with Google, GitHub, and Discord at launch — all free to implement. Apple charges a $99/year developer program fee just to offer Sign in with Apple, even for bootstrapped products. We’re not opposed to it; it’s purely a cost decision while FASPIT is self-funded. As the app grows and native iOS support is built out (which requires the Apple developer program anyway), Apple Sign-In will be added at the same time. It’s on our Planned roadmap.

Why is a credit card required for the trial?

FASPIT no longer offers a free tier. Requiring payment details upfront helps us maintain a community of serious users, reduces spam signups, and ensures seamless billing when your trial ends. Also FASPIT is fully bootstrapped with no outside funding or investors. Every subscription directly funds development, infrastructure, and support. When you pay for FASPIT, you’re not enriching a VC round — you’re keeping an independent product alive and growing. We’re grateful for every user who chooses to support that.

Where can I find support?

Documentation will continue to grow based on user feedback. For the fastest help, join our Discord server — it’s the primary channel for support, feature requests, and community discussion. You can also follow us on X for updates, and video tutorials are coming soon on YouTube.

FASPIT is in beta — what does that mean?

It means you’re getting early access to a product that’s actively evolving. The core features — clients, projects, tasks, time tracking, and invoicing — are fully functional and ready for real work. That said, beta means you may occasionally encounter rough edges, minor bugs, or UI polish that’s still in progress. We ship improvements continuously and your feedback directly shapes what gets built next.

Is my data safe during beta?

Yes. Beta does not mean experimental infrastructure. Your data is stored in a production-grade PostgreSQL database on Supabase with encryption at rest and in transit, row-level security, and automated backups. Authentication is handled by Clerk, and the app runs on Vercel. See our Security page for full details.

What happens to my data after beta?

Your account and all your data carry over seamlessly — there is no migration, no export/import, and no disruption. Beta users transition into the general release with everything intact.

How do I report a bug or request a feature?

The best place is our Discord server. Post in the appropriate channel and we’ll respond directly. You can also reach us on X.

Will pricing change after beta?

Beta users will be notified well in advance of any pricing changes. We’re committed to transparent, fair pricing — no surprise increases or features suddenly locked behind higher tiers.