Retainers.
On Autopilot.

Set up recurring retainers, automatically invoice clients each cycle, and track balances in real time. Stop chasing payments and let your retainers run themselves.

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Retainers
Invoices Retainers Recurring
$8,500
Retainer Liability
$5.5k
Invoiced This Month
$3.5k
Outstanding
Sent
INV-0052 Monthly Retainer - March
Greenleaf Botanicals · Mar 1, 2026
$3,500.00
INV-0051 Monthly Retainer - Feb
Greenleaf Botanicals · Feb 1, 2026
$3,500.00
Draft
INV-0050 SEO Retainer - March
Meridian Labs · Mar 1, 2026
$2,000.00
INV-0049 Monthly Retainer - Jan
Greenleaf Botanicals · Jan 1, 2026
$3,500.00
INV-0048 Website Redesign Deposit
Bright Pixel Studio · Dec 15, 2025
$5,000.00
INV-0047 SEO Retainer - Feb
Meridian Labs · Feb 1, 2026
$2,000.00
Retainer Cycle
Invoice Sent
$3,500/mo auto-generated
Payment Received
Credit card or ACH
Work Invoiced
Invoice draws on the balance
Balance Draws Down
Updates automatically

Clientary makes retainer management effortless.
Set it up once and let automatic invoicing and balance tracking do the rest.

Stop manually creating invoices every month and tracking retainer balances in spreadsheets. Set up a retainer, define the billing cycle, and let automatic invoicing handle the rest. Track hours against the retainer, monitor balances, and give clients full visibility. Try us for Free.
Recurring Invoices

Automatically generate and send invoices each billing cycle. Set the amount, frequency, and start date, then let it run.

Balance Tracking

Monitor retainer balances in real time. See what each client has prepaid, what's been drawn, and what's remaining.

Automatic Top-Ups

When a client's balance falls below a threshold you set, a new retainer invoice refills it automatically. No manual tracking needed.

Client Transparency

Clients see their retainer invoices and remaining balance in their portal. Everyone stays on the same page.

Clientary works with the solutions you already love

Automatic recurring invoices

Set the billing cycle and amount, and invoices are created and sent automatically. Monthly, quarterly, or custom schedules, all on autopilot. More on recurring billing.

Real-time balance tracking

See how much retainer balance remains at a glance. As invoices draw on it, the balance updates automatically so you always know where things stand.

Invoices draw down the balance

Recurring invoices for your work apply the client's retainer balance first, and only the remainder is charged. Track the time behind them as usual.

Rollover and overages handled

Unused balance carries over to the next invoice. When work runs past the balance, the difference is charged to the client's saved payment method.

Client visibility through portal

Clients see their retainer balance and invoice history right in their portal. Full transparency builds trust and reduces check-in emails.

Connected to your workflow

Retainers tie into your projects, time tracking, and invoicing. Log time on a project and it flows to the retainer. Everything stays in sync.

Be Professional. Give Confidence.

Clientary presents your projects, invoices, and documents under your branded Client Portal giving your clients the confidence to move forward.

Your clients can access their history and documents at any time, giving you a home base for your work and billing that also acts as a digital space for your clients.

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Frequently asked questions

What is retainer management software?

Retainer management software handles recurring monthly billing for service businesses on retainer arrangements. Clientary automates the invoice, tracks balance and rollover credit per client, and gives clients visibility through their portal.

Can balances roll over month to month?

Yes. Unused retainer credit can carry over from month to month, with full visibility for both you and the client in the branded portal.

Can I automate recurring invoices for retainers?

Yes. Set the schedule once (monthly, quarterly, etc.) and Clientary generates and sends invoices automatically. No more Sunday-night invoice-sending sessions.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. 14 days, no credit card required.

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Clientary is a comprehensive suite of tools for professional service businesses. We help you take care of retainers, online invoicing, time tracking, proposals, contracts, and client portals.

We're a service that saves you time and improves your client relationships.